Mental Health

Brain health plans: Strengthening coordination to address the growing burden of brain disorders

Brain disorders pose a significant global health challenge that demands a strong, united response. To tell us what a unified framework that supports an integrated approach to mental and neurological health looks like, we reached out to the European Brain Council (EBC), a network of key stakeholders in the field of brain health.

Thousands in mental health crisis face days-long waits in A&E, RCN warns

The Royal College of Nursing is calling on the UK Government to invest in nursing to support patients experiencing a mental health crisis.

Mental health crisis: The urgent need for human care

The UK is facing a deepening mental health crisis, with rising demand, long waiting times, and growing concerns over the use of AI as a stopgap solution.

Progress on expanding maternal mental health services at risk, warns Royal College of Psychiatrists

New analysis from the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) finds that almost two-thirds of Integrated Care Boards in England planned real-terms cuts to funding for perinatal mental health services in 2024-2025.

Indicators of red flags for fatal child assault and neglect

The Queensland Family and Child Commission worked with researchers from the University of Queensland on a study to understand the key risk factors that can lead to filicide.

‘We regularly fail to meet the mental health needs of Deaf people’

Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist Dr Alex Hamilton emphasises the need for significant changes to better support mental health needs of Deaf people.

Sharp rise in alcohol deaths in England an ‘acute crisis’

The increase in alcohol deaths in England since the pandemic in 2020 is an ‘acute crisis’ and requires urgent intervention from the government.

Benefit cuts will worsen mental health crisis for low-income people

Mental health charity Mind warns that cutting benefits will deepen the mental health crisis for people on low incomes.

Dartmouth study shows AI chatbot can help improve mental health symptoms

A clinical trial conducted by  Dartmouth researchers has shown the potential of a generative AI-powered therapy chatbot, known as Therabot, in improving the mental health of individuals with conditions like depression, anxiety, and eating disorders.

Belgium and WHO strengthen partnership to advance global health goals

On March 11, 2025, Belgium and the World Health Organization (WHO) concluded a three-day strategic dialogue to strengthen their ongoing collaboration in global health.

Cross-departmental collaboration and digital treatments can help get Britain working

The Health Secretary, Wes Streeting’s, call for a “new relationship” between the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England is an opportunity for more effective collaboration.

Adapting the Icelandic Prevention Model to improve the wellbeing of young people in Ireland

Improving health outcomes for young people: What is the Icelandic Prevention Model, and how does it work.

Mental health patients stuck in hospitals for over 100,000 days due to shortage of supported housing

A new report has revealed that mental health patients across England are ready to be discharged but are unable to leave due to a severe shortage of supported housing.

Suicide prevention: Study reveals misconceptions about home firearm safety

A Rutgers study reveals widespread misconceptions about home firearm safety. Many adults overestimate protection against home invasions while underestimating the increased suicide risk.

New reform to support those in the health and disability system to work

A recent survey from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has shown that 200,000 individuals currently claiming health and disability claims are ready to work if the right job becomes available.

New guidance launched for digital mental health technologies

Medical and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has released new guidance to help manufacturers meet UK medical regulations.

EU mental health community services

Pietro Vittorio Barbieri, a member of the EESC, and the rapporteur for the EESC opinion on mental health community services, emphasises the necessity for increased resources and enhanced coordination at the European level.

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