The NHS has a serious shortage of mental health services available in Welsh, with most health boards employing a much… read more
1 in 3 men feel lonely at Christmas, even in the company of others, new research finds
Though the festive period is arguably the busiest time of year, it seems that males aged 25+ often experience loneliness,… read more
Rise in children hospitalised for self-harm
Nearly 19,000 children and young people in England and Wales were hospitalised for self-harm last year according to figures obtained… read more
“Get real this Christmas,” says Samaritans
Nearly half of people questioned in a poll for Samaritans said they hide their real feelings at Christmas to… read more
“Most people in the world with depression receive inadequate treatment,” suggests study
The vast majority of people with depression across the world are not receiving even minimally adequate treatment for their condition,… read more
Winter edition of the Mental Health Wales journal now online
The Winter 2016 edition of the Mental Health Wales journal is now online and it’s an older people’s special. In… read more
Interview: Sarah Rochira, Older People’s Commissioner for Wales
The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales, Sarah Rochira, is an independent voice and champion for older people across Wales, standing… read more
Online survey seeks participants with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder who experience feelings of agitation
Agitation is a symptom of some mental health disorders that is very poorly understood. A new study is seeking the… read more
Open letter to Government on second chance to stop ESA cuts
Ahead of today’s debate in the House of Commons on cuts to Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and Universal Credit,… read more
Mental health should be taught in school alongside literacy and numeracy, says new report
A new joint report, ‘What really matters in children and young people’s mental health’, published by the Values-Based Child and Adolescent… read more