The Welsh Government has today published its Draft Budget for 2021-22. The draft budget states that “protecting Mental Health Services… read more
Welsh Government proposes increases for mental health in its Draft Budget 2021-22
“A perfect storm of mental illness” Health Committee hears
The Senedd’s Health Committee is today calling on the Welsh Government to put mental health at the centre of its… read more
More than half of Welsh adults are worried about the mental health of a loved one this festive season
Over half (56%) of Welsh adults are worried about the mental health of someone they know this Christmas according to… read more
Mental Health Wales journal special issue: how can we improve support for young people?
In the latest issue of the Mental Health Wales journal we talk to young people across Wales and ask: how… read more
MPs to debate petition relating to deaths in mental health care
On Monday 30th November, MPs will debate issues relating to deaths in mental health care. Led by Petitions Committee member… read more
Looking after someone? Know your rights
Most of us will provide unpaid care for someone who is older, disabled or seriously ill at some point in… read more
Bangor University: ‘More psychiatric nurses needed to deal with Covid mental health crisis’
A World Health Organisation warning about an explosion in cases of depression caused by the pandemic has led to a… read more
“Over half of UK drinkers have turned to alcohol for mental health reasons during pandemic”
A new survey for Alcohol Awareness Week (16-22 November), commissioned by charity Alcohol Change UK, suggests almost one in three… read more
Number of children in Wales counselled by Childline over mental health worries soars significantly since lockdown
Since lockdown measures were first introduced Childline has delivered more than 1,500 counselling sessions about mental and emotional health, with… read more
Carers Wales: ‘It’s time for unpaid carers in Wales to be recognised as the third pillar of our health and social care system’
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the public perception of health and social care and its importance. The active support shown… read more