Discovery of a link between genes which play a key role in brain development and a heightened risk of schizophrenia raises hopes for future therapies.
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How can NHS mental health services improve? Readers have their …
I would love to see NHS mental health treated with the same urgency as NHS physical health. I think mental health services should focus more resources on early intervention, and fundamentally decrease waiting times.
Mental health crisis takes huge and increasing share of police time …
UK police are spending as much as 40% of their time dealing with incidents triggered by some kind of mental health issue, against a backdrop of severe cuts in social and health services, the Guardian has learned. Research …
Thousands have been abused by Isis and their mental health is …
Thousands have been abused by Isis and their mental health is shattered. Yazidi survivors of rape, violence and forced exile are getting help for physical ailments, but there is a crying need for mental health care. Refugees …
Schools trying to help children shut out by mental health services …
Some teachers report being 'frightened and overwhelmed' by pressure to support troubled pupils who do not meet the threshold for NHS care.