The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

NHS London and Met unveil plans to drastically reduce number of patients being detained under Mental Health Act

After a survey revealed the stresses that authors face when placed in the spotlight for the first time, publishing houses and industry bodies have pledged extra training and pastoral care

Survey finds nearly 19% of people with mental health problems in the past two years are behind with one key bill

People with recent mental health issues three times more likely to be behind on at least one key bill, research finds

Money advice services should be located on the same site as NHS talking therapies services, the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute said.

A crime spree that spanned two counties ended with five people dead, including the man investigators believe killed four of his neighbors.

It is thoughtfully crafted legislation that represents the best compromise to safeguard young peoples’ mental health, a former tech CEO writes. Minors don’t have the critical thinking skills to filter the truths and lies online.

Chicago officials are closing in on plans to transform a budget motel along North Lincoln Avenue into a housing pilot that would provide on-site substance abuse and mental health treatment — part of the city’s long-term efforts to combat chronic homelessness by pairing temporary shelter with intensive health care.

The legislation would overhaul the process to appeal denials of coverage by private health insurance companies.