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Mind Champion of the Year Award 2008 shortlist announced

Progressive psychologist Rufus May and acclaimed author Clare Allan shortlisted for mental health prize

Mind Journalist of the Year Award 2008 shortlist announced

Strong showing for campaigning local reporters in Mind's mental health journalism award shortlist.

Mind Champion of the Year Award 2008 shortlist announced

Progressive psychologist Rufus May and acclaimed author Clare Allan shortlisted for mental health prize

Mind praises groundbreaking documentary opening eyes and ears to hearing voices

Money does grow on trees for Mind

Mind wins £8.8m to fund eco-projects that will tackle stigma and promote mental wellbeing.

Mind Awards 2008: Book of the Year shortlist announced

The award, now in its 27th year, celebrates writing that contributes to a greater understanding of mental health issues in all their forms.

New health and social care complaints system does not go far enough

Mental health charity Mind believes that the Government's reforms to the health and social care complaints system are insufficient to address serious complaints on mental health wards.

Public must be able to have trust in medicines

Mind welcomes news that the Government is to increase drug companies' responsibility to pass on clinical trials information.

New psychotherapy services cannot arrive fast enough

Three years is too long to make someone wait for help that could transform their life, possibly even save their life.

Mind comments on Healthcare Commission investigations report

Mental health charity Mind welcomed the Healthcare Commission's Learning from investigations report, particularly its emphasis on safeguarding vulnerable adults and leadership.

Mind comments on a new report that shows patients are living in fear

A Mental Health Act Commission report out today highlights the shocking level of fear and intimidation that patients experience on mental health wards.

The price of Christmas on your mental health

40 per cent increased levels of stress or anxiety and 25 per cent increased levels of depression

In the red and feeling blue: FSA awards Mind £95k to tackle debt worries

The Financial Services Authority has awarded Mind £95,000 towards a campaign in 2008 which will explore the link between debt and mental health.

Mind comments on the closure of Henderson Hospital

Payment by results, which is used to reward good practice in NHS trusts is not used to measure mental health services because it is considered too difficult to define a 'successful outcome' of mental health treatment.

Is 'Ready for work' up to the job?

The vast majority of people with mental health problems are keen to get back to work as soon as possible but they often need some help to be able do this. We welcome the reforms announced by the Government today as a step in the right direction.