The rate of Black people detained under the Mental Health Act continues to be more than four times higher than white people…
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McDonald’s launches free activity week for families, hosted by famous faces
Fast-food chain McDonald’s launches week-long free family initiative to boost community spirit…
59% of Brits struggling with mental health in lockdown have reached out for help
New statistics show that mental health problems are on the rise, but that more than half of Britons feel comfortable reaching out for help. So what can you do to prepare for conversations about mental health, and where can you turn if you don’t have someone in your life you can talk to?…
3 feel-good stories to break up bleak news
We bring you three feel-good stories to break up the daily barrage of tough news…
Urgent improvement needed in endometriosis care
Endometriosis sufferers have called for action from government as new report shows no improvement in diagnosis or care in a decade…
55% of people say climate change is affecting their mental health
A new study reveals that the consequences of climate change stretch beyond the environment and our physical health…
Watching nature documentaries boosts wellbeing, study finds
Watching nature documentaries boosts wellbeing, study finds…
Mental health support searches by 18–24-year-olds have increased by 175%
Data from Counselling Directory reveals a 175% increase in people aged between 18-24 looking for mental health support throughout September 2020.…
It’s time for greater investment in mental health
This year, the theme of World Mental Health Day 2020 is focused on greater investment in mental health care and research. And it’s never been more needed…