‘There is a stigma in training’: the battle to find mental health workers
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‘There is a stigma in training’: the battle to find mental health workers

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/may/15/battle-to-find-mental-health-workers By Debbie Andolo Recruitment figures for psychiatrists and nurses are poor, although there are signs that things may be starting to shift At first glance the recruitment and retention statistics for the mental health workforce look grim. Vacancies for mental health nursing – the largest staff group in the…

How technology is transforming mental health treatment
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How technology is transforming mental health treatment

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/mental-health-supplement-2019/2019/may/15/how-technology-is-transforming-mental-health-treatment By SA Mathieson Clinicians and patients alike are warming to apps and VR programs that can help tackle mental illness Digital technologies should have much to contribute to tackling mental health conditions. Treatment can take place remotely and some patients may prefer to discuss problems through a screen rather…

Mental Health Awareness Week 2019: Body image survey reveals over a third of adults have felt anxious or depressed about their appearance
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2019: Body image survey reveals over a third of adults have felt anxious or depressed about their appearance

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.standard.co.uk/futurelondon/health/over-a-third-of-adults-have-felt-anxious-or-depressed-about-their-body-image-survey-finds-a4141201.html By Edwina Langley The Body Image report was produced by the Mental Health Foundation for Mental Health Awareness Week Over a third of adults have felt anxious or depressed about their body image, with one in eight having experienced suicidal thoughts or feelings about it, a report released today by the…

New partnership launches to better understand and support mental health
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New partnership launches to better understand and support mental health

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: http://www.imperial.ac.uk/news/191206/new-partnership-launches-better-understand-support/ By Justine Alford Institute of Global Health Innovation A new partnership is set to transform understanding of mental health in the UK and support the growing number of people with mental health problems. The College’s Institute of Global Health Innovation (IGHI) is collaborating with the digital charity Mental Health Innovations (MHI),…

Mental health spending varies widely across England
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Mental health spending varies widely across England

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.com/news/health-48228622 By BBC Health News There is nearly a two-fold difference in mental health spending across England, an analysis suggests. Mental health charity Mind looked at investment across 42 NHS regions. It found that Surrey Heartlands spent the least – £124 per person last year – compared with South Yorkshire and…