Frank Bruno backs the Sunday Mirror’s new mental health campaign
The ex-boxer is one of thousands of men, women and children who have been hit by illnesses such as depression and bipolar disorder Click here for full article With thanks to Mirror online
Read MoreManchester’s Unsung Heroes: Charity campaigners crusade against mental health stigma and discrimination
Mental health problems are sometimes brushed under the carpet, but tackling the stigma surrounding the illness is something that a Greater Manchester charity is trying to tackle. Click here for full article With thanks to Mancunian Matters online
Read MoreWhere is the self in treatment of mental disorders
The focus for most treatment professionals is on a patient’s symptoms and the alleviation of symptoms. Few professionals delve into how a disorder changes our identity. Click here for full article With thanks to PsychCentral online
Read MoreIt’s time to talk about mental health
Angela McNab, chief executive of one of England’s larger mental health trusts, explains how listening to patients has led to improvements Click here for full article With thanks to Guardian online
Read MoreIn the UK, a DIY approach to mental health help
With a long wait to see a psychologist, the British government is turning to the classroom to treat people with mild-to-moderate mental health problems with a mix of PowerPoint presentations and group exercises Click here for full article With thanks to Medical Xpress online
Read MoreGoogle Trends suggest seasons affect all mental health disorders
A study has shown that Google searches for mental health disorders ranging from anorexia to bipolar depression peak in winter, suggesting seasons have a greater role to play in causation than previously thought. Click here for full article With thanks to Wired online
Read More3 out of 4 Britons Value Mental Wellness Over Weight and Sexual Drive, but Only 40% Would Seek Help From Their Doctor
According to results from a survey of 1,000 people in the UK, 77% of Britons value or highly value their mental health, yet only 40% would consult their doctor if their condition started to impact their everyday life. Click here for full article With thanks to PR Newswire UK online
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