What is Mental Wellbeing?
When we are mentally and physically well, we are able to: do things we like to do, feel motivated realise our own potential cope with everyday stresses and strains (resilience) thrive and work productively and [...]
Female BAME domestic violence victims ‘being failed’ in Manchester
Public authorities in Manchester are failing to uphold the basic human rights of ethnic minority women and children who have been victims of domestic abuse, according to a report. View the Article
Too many children in England’s mental health hospitals unnecessarily – report
Vulnerable children with learning disabilities are stuck in mental health hospitals for long periods and in poor conditions, the Children’s Commissioner for England has warned. View the Article
Schools of thought: can mindfulness lessons boost child mental health?
Children are taking 10 minutes out from the hurly burly school day to reflect on their thoughts and their feelings. Some ground themselves by thinking about their feet on the floor, while others concentrate on [...]
Mental health: seeking help can stop the spiral of debt
One in three people regularly worry about money to the extent that it has a negative impact on their mental health, according to new research. As Mental Health Awareness Week kicks off on 13 May, [...]
Most depressed English communities ‘in north and Midlands’
The most depressed neighbourhoods in England are all in the north and the Midlands, with almost a quarter of patients at some GP surgeries seeking help for the condition, research by the Guardian shows. View [...]