The American Psychiatric Association today released the proposed draft diagnostic criteria for the fifth edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)...
£1million Given To A 'Load Of Old Rubbish'… And Other Eco Projects, UK Over £1million has been awarded today to 9 eco-projects throughout England from new grants scheme Ecominds [1]. They are the first of 125 projects set to benefit from £7.5million funding over the next 5 years, as leading mental health charity Mind continues to set the green agenda for mental health [2]. The generous donations will fund projects that involve people with experience of mental di
Statement Of Mental Health America On Preventing Mental, Emotional, And Behavioral Disorders Among Young People Mental Health America concurs with the Institute of Medicine/National Research Council report that the prevention of mental health and substance abuse conditions among young people must be a national priority. In addition, the report illustrates the importance of including the prevention of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders as a core element of health care reform.
Charity Backs Damning Healthcare Watch Dog Report On Mental Healthcare, UK Mental health charity Rethink today backed the claims of the Health Care Commission that mental health services are still lagging behind the rest of the NHS. Paul Corry, Director of Public Affairs, said: "Hundreds of thousands of people with schizophrenia still aren't getting treatments like psychological therapies, even though the Government's own watchdog has said they work and are val
Department Encouraging Anti-Discrimination Hearings The Wyoming Department of Health is encouraging interested community members to host local mental illness anti-discrimination public hearings around Wyoming. "Local public hearings about this issue provide a venue for people with real-life experience to be heard," said Rodger McDaniel, Wyoming Department of Health deputy director for mental health and substance abuse services.
A New Vision For Mental Health And Wellbeing, Says Care Services Minister, Phil Hope, UK The millions of people who suffer from or might face mental illness at some point in their lives will be the focus of a new strategy, Care Services Minister Phil Hope announced today. "New Horizons" is a new strategy that will promote good mental health and well-being, whilst improving services for people who have mental health problems.
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