When the nation's eyes turn to an outbreak of shocking violence, we are quick to characterize the episode in vague terms implicating mental illness as the culprit. We refer to “crazy” acts, “pure insanity” or “madmen.”.
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Majority of students experience mental health issues, says NUS …
The survey, released as MPs meet to discuss student mental health, also shows 54% don't seek help.
Review explores cancer screening, prevention, and treatment in …
A new report calls attention to cancer in people with mental illness, suggesting that healthcare system and societal factors are just as critical as individual lifestyle factors— linked to smoking and obesity—that lead …
The NHS is failing people with mental health and substance use …
People who have mental health along with substance use problems (known as dual diagnosis) have multiple needs, and yet struggle to find services to help them. Those with complex needs have often experienced a great …
Poorer areas need better access to mental healthcare
People who live in poorer areas in England are more likely to need mental healthcare but are less likely to access support and to recover from their symptoms following treatment, according to researchers at the University …