Mind news and press releases

Janet Dean MP addresses mental health needs at Mind's Rural Conference

Although most people perceive country life as a healthier, stress-free alternative to life in the city, problems of greater isolation and poverty in remote areas mean that some groups in rural communities are at high risk of developing mental distress.

Mind responds to Healthcare Commission report into community mental health services

We are pleased that more people are now being offered copies of their care plans, that access to emergency out of hours care over the phone is growing and that many people are experiencing improved relationships with their psychiatrists.

New booklet to open young minds

M.A.D. art – making a difference

M.A.D. art - making a difference aims to increase public understanding of mental health issues by taking visitors on a journey through mental distress and the psychiatric system.

Mind comments on Age Concern inquiry into mental health and wellbeing in later life

Mental Health Alliance gives final verdict on 2007 Mental Health Act

The 77-member Alliance said that the Act was much improved by Parliament but fails to modernise mental health law or to promote equality for people with mental health problems.

How to Mind your money

1 in 4 people who experience mental distress have debt problems compared to 1 in 11 of the general population.

Mind comments on Healthcare Commission report into adult mental healthcare services

New research reveals alarming increase in mental health prejudice in England

Mental health charity Mind today expressed deep concern that public attitudes to mental ill health have deteriorated further, with people now more likely to wrongly associate mental distress and violence.

Mental Health Bill remains a missed opportunity for humane and progressive legislation, says Alliance

The Government has missed an historic opportunity to achieve a modern and humane new Mental Health Act, but has made important concessions to protect patients and their families from abuse and neglect.

Mental health service users need more help to stub out smoking

Mind comments on new mental health in the workplace report

This report shows that mental health is everybody's business. It's up to employers, employees and the Government to recognise the need to take mental health in the workplace seriously.

BT Mind Book of the Year 2007 awarded to Michele Hanson for 'Living With Mother - Right To The Very End'

Stephen Fry named BT Mind Champion of the Year 2007

Mental health charity Mind yesterday announced Stephen Fry as BT Mind Champion of the Year at its annual awards ceremony in central London hosted by Melvyn Bragg.

Go Green to beat the blues

Leading mental health charity Mind today launches a groundbreaking new report which sets a new green agenda for mental health.