Sent to the asylum: The Victorian women locked up because they were suffering from stress, post natal depression and anxiety Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/you/article-2141741/Sent-asylum-The-Victorian-women-locked-suffering-stress-post-natal-depression-anxiety.html#ixzz1ujePZnA9
These days, work stress, postnatal depression and anxiety are addressed with compassion. But just a few generations ago, the women who suffered from these conditions, were confined to an asylum. Click here for full article With thanks to Mail online
Read MoreUK addicted to sleeping pills: Stress-related insomnia on rise since start of the economic crunch Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2142663/UK-addicted-sleeping-pills-Stress-related-insomnia-rise-start-economic-crunch.html#ixzz1ujcX77zl
Britain has become a nation of sleeping pill addicts since the start of the economic downturn, figures revealed yesterday. The annual cost to the NHS of handing out the pills has risen by a sixth in the past three years to nearly £50million. Click here for full article With thanks to Mail online
Read MoreMen’s group fills gap in depression help
Inner-city project gives men feeling divorced from their community a chance to get together to boost their confidence. Click here for full article With thanks to Guardian online
Read MoreWhy GPs need to be more carer aware
New research by the Carers Trust suggests that 60% have never accessed any outside support. A similar figure – 58% – say their mental health has been affected by their caring role, while 27% say both their physical and mental health has suffered. Other common problems include having to give up work, financial hardship and isolation. Click [...]
Read MoreAs sickness benefit cuts take effect, thousands face hard times
Paul Farmer, chief executive of the mental health charity Mind warned: “Most people with mental health problems need longer than 12 months of support before they are ready to seek employment”. Click here for full article. With thanks to Guardian online
Read MoreMental health course hailed a success
A DOCTOR who launched free mental health sessions for men in Newmarket has hailed the course as a success. Click here for full article With thanks to Newmarket Journal online
Read MoreRound up: public health
Mental wellbeing is impacted by many of the policies delivered by councils. Click here for full article With thanks to Guardian online
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