Following the publication of Professor Michael Williams’ proposal for an all-Wales mental health organisation, “Iechyd Meddwl Cymru,” service users in Wales have been listening to the experiences of patients in England who receive their services under a similar system…
Cardiff University Bipolar study identifies genetic links
Bipolar Disorder may be linked to the control of the activity of brain cells according to a new genetic study led by scientists at Cardiff University, the Broad Institute of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University…
Long waiting times for psychological therapies harmful, says mental health report
A group of leading mental health charities has published a report which says that the lives of those stuck on long NHS waiting lists for psychological treatments are being damaged as a result. Mental health problems can worsen, relationships can break down and some people are forced to take time off from work – or give up a job completely – according to “While we are waiting: Experiences of waiting for and receiving psychological therapies on the NHS”.
Study shows huge drop in mental health homicides
A new study suggests that the number of homicides committed by people with mental health problems has fallen drastically in the last three decades and has now reached an historic low…
Suicide rate in England at record low
The 2007 Annual Report of the National Suicide Prevention Strategy for England has reported that the suicide rate for England is at an all-time low…