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The latest news from the leading mental health charity in England and Wales.
Below you'll find all the latest news from Mind. In this section you can also learn about the services our media office can provide, and find a list of Mind's spokespeople.
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Please note that these contact details are for media enquiries only. Find other ways to contact Mind.
For comment, interviews, case studies or information on our latest news and campaigns, journalists contact the Mind media team on media@mind.org.uk or phone 020 8522 1743 or 07850 788514 out of hours.
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Please note, the media office is only able to respond to enquiries from or about the media.
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AprMind Champion of the Year Award 2008 shortlist announced
Progressive psychologist Rufus May and acclaimed author Clare Allan shortlisted for mental health prize
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AprMind Journalist of the Year Award 2008 shortlist announced
Strong showing for campaigning local reporters in Mind's mental health journalism award shortlist.
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AprMind Champion of the Year Award 2008 shortlist announced
Progressive psychologist Rufus May and acclaimed author Clare Allan shortlisted for mental health prize
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AprMind praises groundbreaking documentary opening eyes and ears to hearing voices
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AprMoney does grow on trees for Mind
Mind wins £8.8m to fund eco-projects that will tackle stigma and promote mental wellbeing.
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MarMind 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.
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MarNew 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.
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MarPublic 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.
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FebNew 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.
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FebMind 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.
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JanMind 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.
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JanThe price of Christmas on your mental health
40 per cent increased levels of stress or anxiety and 25 per cent increased levels of depression
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DecIn 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.
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DecMind 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.
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DecIs '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.