The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

Experts say the code recognises that the workplace can impact our mental health, and employers could be held responsible for harms.

Claire Murdoch, NHS England’s national mental health lead, told MPs it will take at least two years for new guidance to be consistently implemented.

Two men developed psychosis after becoming infected with Covid-19. One of them ultimately received treatment after his concerns were repeatedly dismissed, while the other died of a possible suicide. Now, their families are trying to raise awareness about the rare and devastating condition. Andrea Blanco reports

NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard told MPs there is a direct link between mental health staff shortages and the funding available.

Jamie Aitchison's mum Debbieanne Marriott and best pal Cammy Moore have set up a charity in his memory after he took his own life in December

NHS Confederation’s mental health network says patient safety will be ‘put at direct risk’ by strike

Patients, doctors and families highlight issues with record-keeping and sharing, a lack of continuity of care, and the breakdown of vital relationships between clinicians and patients. Peter Blackburn and Ben Ireland investigate

The Emmerdale storyline focused on men's mental health has received lots of praise

According to new research, people with epilepsy who live in disadvantaged neighbourhoods with higher poverty rates and fewer educational and employment opportunities may be more likely to have memory, thinking, and mental health problems than people with epilepsy who live in less disadvantaged neighbourhoods. Read further on Dynamite News;

Jasmine Davies packed up and moved when she was unable to find a bulk-billing GP in Newcastle. Despite being NSW's largest regional city, it's one of four federal electorates where no GPs offer the concession.

Research for the Royal College of Psychiatrists showed women were being paid 6% less than their male colleagues.