Mind news and press releases

Justice system failing victims with mental health problems

A new House of Commons report highlights concerns about the treatment of people with mental health problems in the criminal justice system.

Brits abroad leave depressed friends at home

New research reveals Brits prefer to rearrange or cancel their summer holiday than go with a friend who has mental illness.

New Horizons an opportunity to build a healthier, happier nation

The Government has launched New Horizons, a major new consultation on mental health.

Troubled mental health trust symptomatic of failings nationwide

A damning report from the Care Quality Commission has found multiple failings in inpatient care for patients at West London Mental Health Trust.

Local Mind shop makes handbags from gladrags

Mental health charity Mind's Ipswich shop is launching 'Piece of Mind' next Monday, a range of eco-friendly bags designed and made by volunteers at the shop.

Mental health patients neglected and forgotten

A shocking report from the Mental Health Act Commission reveals the shameful conditions of many of our mental health wards where poor practice is entrenched, staff are overstretched and often lack the basic skills to prevent tragedies occurring.

Mind welcomes radical reform of social care

Mind welcomes the Government's move to simplify the process and create a fairer system for the many thousands of people with mental health problems who currently pay for social care services.

Fresh vision makes mental health the priority for all public services

Police, teachers and other public sector workers should be trained in spotting signs of mental ill-health as a new report from a coalition of mental health groups sets out its vision for mental health services that spans across public services.

Regulation must be extended to help stamp out abuse

Patients will continue to be unprotected if counsellors and psychotherapists are not regulated by the government.

Verdict reached in landmark mental health employment case

Cheltenham Borough Council has today lost its case to sue a former employee for not disclosing her past experience of depression.

Attitudes towards mental health heading for tipping point

New Government figures suggest public attitudes towards mental health are finally changing.

£13K cheque given to Durham Ecominds project

A local Durham charity was today handed a giant cheque of £13K from grants scheme Ecominds. The award will give trainees from the college, many of whom experience mental distress, the opportunity to enter a conservation themed garden into the 2009 RHS Tat

Mind and WITNESS respond to ruling on Derek Gale case

The Health Care Professionals Council has today struck off an Arts Therapist following wide ranging incidents of misconduct and abuse towards patients in his care.

Alastair Campbell gets majority vote! Mind Champion of the Year 2009

Local journalist Eleanor Harding wins Mind Journalist of the Year

A local journalist who has tackled often overlooked mental health issues has been crowned Mind Journalist of the Year 2009.