Posted on 4th November 2019 by Zac Mavin
A record number of detentions due to mental illness has been recorded in Scotland - With major increases in cases involving young people in crisis.
To read the full article click the link below:
https://www.nursingtimes.net/news/mental-health/concerning-rise-in-young-people-mental-health-detentions-in-scotland-28-10-2019/
Posted on 7th October 2019 by Zac Mavin
Ant and Dec Interrupted Britain's Got Talent last night to launch a mental health campaign backed by a host of ITV's top stars
To read the full article click the link below:
https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/ant-and-dec-talk-the-talk-on-mental-health/
Posted on 24th July 2019 by Lisa Yates
Ever fancied working in Australia?
Well fear not - Alfred Health has 2 fantastic opportunities available with the 2 x posts below:
One is for a lead clinical for mental and addiction health, and a senior clinical for community mental health.
Links are:
https://careers.alfredhealth.org.au/job/21383/0XZMTM6V2G/lead-pharmacist-mental-and-addiction-health
https://careers.alfredhealth.org.au/job/21421/QXQXWSXNY1/senior-pharmacist-psychiatry
Please don't wait too long though as the closing dates are very soon.....
Posted on 9th July 2019 by Zac Mavin
A health watchdog has recommended that improvements need to be made surrounding help with mental health for expecting and new parents.
To read the full article, follow the link below:
https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/health/2019/07/08/need-for-improved-mental-health-support-for-new-and-expecting-parents-shropshire-watchdog-says/
Posted on 24th June 2019 by Zac Mavin
Dr Bernadka Dubicka, chairman of the Child and Adolescent Faculty at the Royal College of Psychiatrists, said: “Unfortunately, the rise in detentions is not surprising due to the increasing number of young people that are presenting in crisis with mental health disorders that could have been supported much earlier, were more services available.”
To read the full article, follow the link below:
https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/coventry-news-children-sectioned-hospital-16467694
Posted on 14th May 2019 by Zac Mavin
Concerns about body image are making large numbers of people depressed and even suicidal a survey has suggested.
The poll of 4,500 UK adults found a third had felt anxious about their bodies, with one in eight experiencing suicidal thoughts. The Mental Health Foundation, which commissioned the survey, said the issue could affect anyone at any age. The charity wants advertising and social media firms to take more care with the way bodies are portrayed.
The issue of body image is one of the main themes of this year's Mental Health Awareness week.
