A new NHS partnership is exploring how artificial intelligence could transform mental health services, improve access to care, and reduce pressure on clinicians.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced a set of recommendations designed to embed mental health considerations into every corner of government policymaking.
As the number of mental health cases increases in classrooms, early and proactive intervention must also rise, states Ed Robbins, the CEO of Fresh Start in Education.
A classroom‑based mental health initiative, myHappymind, prevented 936 referrals to child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) and 1,240 to mental health support teams in one local authority over six months.
The Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health (CCSMH) has created the first clinical guidelines to address SI&L, urging healthcare professionals to recognize these issues as national concerns. Executive Director Claire Checkland tells us more.
A £50 million government investment has been announced to transform mental health research in the UK, aiming to improve treatment options, support innovation, and ensure those with lived experience are central to shaping future care.
A UCL-led study reveals that over 1.3 million people were referred to social prescribing services by GPs in 2023, surpassing the NHS’s five-year target.
Geoffrey Roth, member of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, highlights the mental health crisis faced by Indigenous Peoples. He advocates for a holistic approach to health that connects mental wellbeing with cultural identity, community governance, and environmental health, as emphasized in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Dr Andrea Pickering, Consultant Clinical Psychologist at Clinical Partners and Fellow of the British Psychological Society, makes the case for better diagnostics, earlier intervention, and family-centred care in eating disorders.
