identity, relationships, adaptation and assimilation
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong condition characterised by significant difficulties in social communication and interaction. Furthermore, those diagnosed...
Mental Health
Former child mental health patients allege ‘cruelty’ from nurses
A Scottish health board has launched an investigation into claims that nursing staff were abusive and “cruel” towards patients at...
New research on metabolomic pathways supports the case to routinely screen for antenatal depression
Depression is a major health condition during pregnancy. Postnatal depression, defined as depression occurring up to a year after giving birth,...
Retired nurse to advise inquiry into Essex mental health deaths
A retired mental health nurse with more than 30 years’ experience has been appointed to advise an inquiry into the...
‘Blame culture’ preventing learning from mental health deaths
A culture of blame and fear across mental health services is preventing staff from learning and reflecting following a patient...
Not all people who make a suicide attempt have a psychiatric diagnosis
Suicide is preventable and not inevitable. Despite this, more than 720,000 people die by suicide every year, and there are...
How physical exercise can support trauma treatment
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) consists of three main symptom clusters: (1) re-experiencing the trauma in the present moment, (2)...
Updated review of experiences of compulsory treatment builds the case for legal reform to be grounded in lived experiences
Following large scale reviews, new legislation for England and Wales will be debated soon in Westminster, while the Scottish Government...
Nurse working to address ‘big problem’ of suicide in farming
A mental health nurse is embarking on an international study into preventing suicides among farmers. Lucia Slack, who lives on...
School connectedness may protect against suicidal ideation in adolescents
Suicide is a serious public health issue which has devastating impacts on families, friends and communities. Each year, 720,000 people...
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