Children in care are too often missing out on treatment for mental health problems despite being four times more likely to experience them, say MPs. The Commons Education Committee says children fostered in England are sometimes denied treatment simply because they move placement too often. They…
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A quarter of TV viewers suffering from mental health problems have been prompted to seek help after following mental health storylines, according to a new poll by the mental health charity Mind. The survey asked over 2,000 British adults how soap and drama storylines affected their attitudes to…
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In a recent article in the Huffington Post, her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge highlights the importance of mental health for children to reduce stigma: ''It is such a privilege to have this opportunity to be Guest Editor of the Huffington Post today, and to celebrate the amazing work being
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People with eating disorders in England can wait for up to 182 days for mental health treatment, according to new NHS figures. The average waiting time for adults in England can vary from 20 to 182 days depending on the mental health trust, BBC Breakfast found after making freedom of information…
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