Making Mental Notes

Frank Bruno backs the Sunday Mirror’s new mental health campaign

mmn — Mon, 06 May 2013 07:41:16 +0000

The ex-boxer is one of thousands of men, women and children who have been hit by illnesses such as depression and bipolar disorder

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With thanks to Mirror online

Psychiatry divided as mental health ‘bible’ denounced

mmn — Mon, 06 May 2013 07:34:56 +0000

The world’s biggest mental health research institute is abandoning the new version of psychiatry’s “bible” – the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, questioning its validity and stating that “patients with mental disorders deserve better”.

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With thanks to NewScientist Health online

Manchester’s Unsung Heroes: Charity campaigners crusade against mental health stigma and discrimination

mmn — Mon, 06 May 2013 07:26:49 +0000

Mental health problems are sometimes brushed under the carpet, but tackling the stigma surrounding the illness is something that a Greater Manchester charity is trying to tackle.

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With thanks to Mancunian Matters online

Where is the self in treatment of mental disorders

mmn — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:08:48 +0000

The focus for most treatment professionals is on a patient’s symptoms and the alleviation of symptoms. Few professionals delve into how a disorder changes our identity.

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With thanks to PsychCentral online

It’s time to talk about mental health

mmn — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 05:57:05 +0000

Angela McNab, chief executive of one of England’s larger mental health trusts, explains how listening to patients has led to improvements

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With thanks to Guardian online

In the UK, a DIY approach to mental health help

mmn — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 06:34:39 +0000

With a long wait to see a psychologist, the British government is turning to the classroom to treat people with mild-to-moderate mental health problems with a mix of PowerPoint presentations and group exercises

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With thanks to Medical Xpress online

Google Trends suggest seasons affect all mental health disorders

mmn — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 06:18:00 +0000

A study has shown that Google searches for mental health disorders ranging from anorexia to bipolar depression peak in winter, suggesting seasons have a greater role to play in causation than previously thought.

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With thanks to Wired online

3 out of 4 Britons Value Mental Wellness Over Weight and Sexual Drive, but Only 40% Would Seek Help From Their Doctor

mmn — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 06:11:36 +0000

According to results from a survey of 1,000 people in the UK, 77% of Britons value or highly value their mental health, yet only 40% would consult their doctor if their condition started to impact their everyday life.

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With thanks to PR Newswire UK online

Fears as mental health beds cut

mmn — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 11:47:38 +0000

MORE than 10 per cent of emergency mental health beds were axed last year despite a Government pledge to prioritise psychiatric care.

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With thanks to Express online

Mental health anti-stigma campaign fails to shift health professionals’ attitudes

mmn — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 11:29:34 +0000

People with mental health problems are experiencing less stigma and discrimination, but attitudes of health workers are not improving.

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With thanks to Guardian online