Last month, five Cif commenters related their personal experiences of mental health problems and recovery. The diversity of their contributions show that, when it comes to treatment of the 1 in 6 people in the UK who live with a mental health problem, there are no definitive answers. Read the full article here
Working for Wellbeing
An article from the British Journal of Wellbeing about the importance of employment to mental health. Working for Wellbeing
Stress link to financial squeeze
Work pressures during the recession have caused a big rise in mental health problems, the charity says. A survey for Mind suggests that one in 11 British workers has been to the GP for stress and anxiety from the financial squeeze. Read the full article here
Health@Work says Liverpool workers are suffering mental health illnesses
A LIVERPOOL charity is warning that mental health illness among employees is on the rise after the sustained recession. Health@Work has highlighted a new report revealing that 47% of workers are experiencing depressive symptoms during the recession which is five times higher than levels recorded before the slump. Read the full article here
High rate of mental health issues in London serious case reviews
Serious case reviews in London identified mental health as a problem affecting the care of children in 60 per cent of families, compared to just 24 per cent nationally, a region-wide study has found. Read the full article here
Rethink: Time to Change: Celebrities pledge to help end mental health prejudice
Boxer Frank Bruno, television presenter Trisha Goddard and comedian Ruby Wax have joined a host of other well-known celebrities including Patsy Palmer, Mel C, Gok Wan and Trevor Nelson in making a pledge to help end mental health prejudice for the next exciting stage of the Time to Change [1] campaign, which begins on Monday [...]
War veterans mental health warning
The country faces a “potential mental health timebomb” when veterans return to civilian life, shadow Defence Secretary Liam Fox has warned. Representatives from the three main parties took part in a defence debate before an invited audience at the National Army Museum in London on Tuesday evening. Mr Fox said the fact more veterans of [...]
Millions wasted on treating mentally ill away from their communities
Slowly but methodically, George is rebuilding his life after a long period of mental health problems. He has his own flat in the community where he grew up, is working on his fitness, and is doing a couple of small voluntary jobs to get back into the rhythm of employment Read the full article here
Our Stories exhibition demystifies mental illness
The myth of ‘them and us’ still exists between those who have suffered from mental health problems and those who have not. ‘our stories’, a new exhibition by the mental health charity together aims to dispel the idea that mental illness happens to other people. Read the full article here
Mental health call centre set for April
After months of planning, the new Contact Centre at West London Mental Health NHS Trust will open for business on 1 April 2010. Until now, calls to the Trust have been answered by Ealing Hospital’s switchboard team. Read the full article here
