But for government cuts, Mark Wood, a mentally ill young man, might not have died. And with suicide rates continuing to rise, austerity measures are costing more minds and lives every day. Mary O’Hara wonders why the system doesn’t care When Mark Wood was found dead in his home in August 2013 it could have beenContinueContinue reading “In the news – Austerity cuts are causing mental distress and are linked to rise in suicides, health professionals warn – #Depression”
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#depression – In the news – Movember is nearly here!
Most of you will have heard of Movember… in case you are one of the few who haven’t it is a charitable event that happens annually where men grow moustaches to raise money for good causes linked to mens’ health. Initially aimed at raising funds and awareness of prostrate cancer the charity foundation has branchedContinueContinue reading “#depression – In the news – Movember is nearly here!”
In the news – England’s mental health crisis: Shocking figures reveal the number people being sectioned has risen by 10% in just a YEAR
The epic scale of mental health problems in England was laid bare today as shocking new figures revealed the number of people being sectioned has risen by 10 per cent in the last year alone. Mental health charities have slammed the soaring number of patients being detained under the Mental Health Act as a ‘nationalContinueContinue reading “In the news – England’s mental health crisis: Shocking figures reveal the number people being sectioned has risen by 10% in just a YEAR “
In the news – Physical Health of Mentally Ill People ‘Ignored’
The article below appeared on the BBC News website on the 14 October. It makes for some sobering reading when you look at the percentages… People in England who have had mental health problems are five times as likely to be admitted to hospital as an emergency as those who have not, a study shows.ContinueContinue reading “In the news – Physical Health of Mentally Ill People ‘Ignored’”
In the news – World Mental Health Day 2015
So, hello again. How are you doing? What did you do for world mental health day? I’ll be honest here I was spending the day out and about with my children and parents. Didn’t have a clue it was world mental health day. Now I do.. And so I am wondering what everyone else hasContinueContinue reading “In the news – World Mental Health Day 2015”
In the News – Movember Radio podcast encourages men to talk about their health and wellbeing
The charity wants listeners to feel a part of the multitude of stories and experiences from around the worldWhat is it?The Movember Foundation has launched its first podcast, Movember Radio: Continuing the Conversation, which is airing stories about men from around the world who have faced tough challenges and overcome odds.The podcast, which is designed to be personal,ContinueContinue reading “In the News – Movember Radio podcast encourages men to talk about their health and wellbeing”
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