Mental disorder

Millions With Eating Disorders Will Suffer Silently This Christmas

When you’re nearing the end of that bottle of port, spare a moment to think about, or, better yet, watch out for those suffering from our society’s most deadly mental illness
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Releasing Prisoners From Jail On Fridays 'Heightens Risk Of Reoffending'

Ex-offenders struggle to access crucial support over the weekend, campaigners say.
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What Actually Happens When A Person Is Sectioned To Get Help For A Mental Illness?

Stigma is stopping people from seeking the help they need at crisis point.
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More Than 100,000 People With Problem Debt Attempt Suicide Every Year – Report

Money and Mental Health Policy Institute is calling for an end to "near thuggish" debt collection letters.
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Is Social Media Becoming A Harmful Addiction?

If social media is an addiction, to a daily user it will feel like the solution to their problems but it may well be the cause to them as well
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Uni Criticised After Student Died By Suicide Following Warning Of 'Failure'

Aspiring RAF pilot and aviation student 'was not given support' despite being warned over 'failure', family says.
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This Is What The Government Should Be Focusing On Instead Of Brexit

They know – and we know – that for the foreseeable future, MPs will have neither the time nor the energy to deal seriously with anything that isn’t Brexit-related
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How The Budget Helps Break The Mental Health Taboo In Minority Communities

As a black man, I am 17 times more likely than a white man to be diagnosed with a serious mental health condition - but right now treatment is often delayed for those who are suffering
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‘Better Call Saul’ Actor Todd LaTourrette Admits He Cut Off His Own Arm, Which Led To More Roles

'I was dishonourable... I’m killing my career by doing this.'
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The NHS Is Not ‘Free At The Point Of Need’ For People With Mental Illness

Illness may bring with it physical and emotional distress, but it shouldn’t result in financial distress
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