Mental Health News

Mental Health news

The UK's biggest news source dedicated soley to mental health. With new mental health news going live daily. We report on the stories that matter to you; from breaking news, new studies and surveys, medical breakthroughs, charity and government news, even real-life and celebrity accounts of mental illness. We get to the heart of issues that matter to you.

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Labioplasty is on the increase as women battle with self-esteem issues
Mental Welfare Commission report on care under the mental health laws in Scotland
Tory policy means most mental health services to be funded by GPs
A statement from the Winehouse family says that there were no illegal substances in Amy's system.
Megan Fox talks negatively about mental health disorders and her tattoo removal
New study finds that males are happy to talk about problems but think it's a waste of time
The difference in working hours for men and women and the knock-on financial implications
Mums who accept that they just can't do it all have lower risk of depression
Mr. Elastic Brain makes top 10 place for bestsellers on mental health and poetry
The emotional stability of contestants on talent and reality programmes should be a major concern
Collecting and hoarding are two very different things - hoarding can have distressing consequences.
New centre to investigate how internet and smartphone apps. can help with mental health
A new programme to help reduce anxiety and OCD that can accompany childbirth
Naidex South will be supoorting Mencap as its charity of the year for 2011
PTDS impairs the ability to detect facial expressions according to new study
A personal look at life with bipolar disorder
As Kerry Katona enters the house on Big Brother we ask is she mentally strong enough to cope?
29% increase in child and teenage ADHD diagnosis
A book that fills the void for men with eating disorders, their family, friends and professionals
Study shows that when it comes to mental illness men and women are quite different
New insight into the implications of postnatal depression in fathers
New findings suggest that not all overweight and obese individuals are unhealthy
New research into workplace stress shows that we are taking it home with us
Women's Aid needs your support for the 'Real Man' Campaign for 2011
New analysis shows that not all mood stabilishing drugs are effective
Staying Connected through Illness and Improving Wellness
Maltreatment in childhood doubles the risk of persistent depression throughout life
Newly developed blood test for the diagnosis of schizophrenia and depression
CQC report reveals that Lancshire mental health serices are among the best in the country
Accidental death linked to men’s display of honour and bravery
A national challenge to help improve the life of dementia patients
The side effects of medications used for many mental health conditions needs to be fully monitored
Keeping Your Spirit Up is a 'must read' to combat a busy, working, modern life
Gail found herself in 'a scary place' after being sectioned last April
Edinburgh restauarant set to employ people with mental health problems
New study links depression in older women with increased risk of stroke
Many mental health service users are confused over Personal Health Budgets
New specialist service at the Priory in Co. Durham for treatment of BPD