New report highlights the daily suffering of individuals and families who are failed by services for schizophrenia or psychosis…
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New Industry Guidance for Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England has launched best-practice guidance for employers on how to implement Mental Health First Aid in the workplace…
Grant Supporting Disabled People in the Workplace Increases
The Department of Work and Pensions has announced disabled employees will be able to benefit from almost £60,000 a year to assist them at work…
UK Farmers Open Up About Depression and Mental Health
New ‘Mind Your Head’ campaign from the Farm Safety Foundation aims to raise awareness of the mental health issues faced by farmers and agricultural workers…
Instagram Bans Self-harm Content: Two Sides to the Story
Instagram has proposed to remove all graphic self-harm images, following the death of a British teenager. But is this the only answer for young self-harmers?…
It's Time to Talk, Face to Face
Over half of Brits say they don’t feel they need to talk to friends in real life because they’re kept up-to-date with friends and families’ social media.…
Today is the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
Globally, it is estimated that there are at least 200 millions girls and women who have undergone some form of FGM. Today is a day for everyone to join the #EndFGM campaign and raise awareness about the dangers of FGM…
Young People Struggle With “Consent Confusion” Online, New Research Reveals
According to the latest research commissioned by the UK Safer Internet Centre, young people are finding it difficult to navigate the “rules” around consent and sharing online…
NHS Urge Social Media Ban on Celebrity Endorsements for “Dubious” Health Products
Professor Stephen Powis, Medical Director for NHS England is urging social media companies to ban “irresponsible and unsafe” endorsements for health products by celebrities…