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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Mild electrical stimulation therapy “improves brain function”
Miami Dolphins star opens up about his battle with BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder)
A worring number of young people receiving treatment for eating disorders
New research shows that oestrogen plays a role in later-life depression
Report reveals that people in Devon are not haveing a satisfactory experience when it comes to their GP and mental health
New DVD raises awareness and understanding of complex identity disorders
Legislation is now in place to protect GPs who whistle-blow about abuse in vulnerable adult patents
Borough of Kensington and Chelsea hold arts exhibition to celebrate local creativity
Belgian research suggests link between cosmetic surgery, mental health disorders and body dysmorphic disorder
Music therapy is effective in helping people with depression
Changes are planned for the diagnosis of personality disorders in the DSM
Motherhood came as a shock, coupled with a serious dose of PND
USA and France depression rates much higher than China and Mexico
The life and death of troubled skier Jeret Peterson
The number of teenagers drinking, smoking and using drugs is consistently decreasing
Ad banned after MP Jo Swinson complained to watchdog
Innovative approach to counselling launched in the West Midlands
Alarm bells ring as 'problem use' of benzodiazepines rises
'Eureka moment' for schiophrenia sufferers comes a step closer
Aerobic exercise plays a vital role brain and cognitive health
A new study highlights the different reasons for male and female infidelity
Exclusive interview with a survivor of sexual abuse by a priest
Dudley residents encouraged to attend meeting on mental health services
It is estimated that a quarter of patients with heart disease, cancer and major surgery suffer from PTSD
Speculation over the 'mental state' of the Norwegian shooter is so unnecessary
UK study shows the risk of PTSD and other mental health disorders in soldiers returning from combat
Only £11b of the NHS annual budget is spent on mental health.
Our condolences extend to her family at this time
Wiltshire GPs are offered a new service to help with diagnosing eating disorders
Disney start speaks frankly about 'ongoing process' of mental illness
A 10% cut in funding results in big shake-up for mental health services in Sheffield
Could a recent survey indicate a move to make mental health patients even more vulnerable?
Tens of thousands of patients waiting more than the 18 weeks from referral to treatment
New resource to support groups who work with dementia
New study shows that young people use the internet for mental healt advice
The NHS Choice agenda has been extended to include community and mental health services
Katie Price and Chantelle Houghton make headlines over eating disorder
An increasing number of middle-aged and older women are suffering from eating disorders.
The Causeway centre will remain open after plans to close it are scrapped