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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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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 2009 shortlist announced
Former No 10 PR guru Alastair Campbell and chat show host Paul O'Grady are among those nominated by the public for the Mind Champion of the Year Award 2009.
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AprMind Awards 2009: Book of the Year shortlist announced
England’s leading mental health charity Mind announced the shortlist for its annual Book of the Year Award on 6 April 2009.
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MarMental health services failing young and old
Two reports published today by the Healthcare Commission show significant failings in the care and treatment offered to mental health service users over and under 65 years old.
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Mar£1 million given to a 'Load Of Old Rubbish' ... and other eco projects
Over £1 million has been awarded today to nine eco-projects throughout England from new grants scheme Ecominds.
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MarInvestment in mental health essential as recession bites
Mind today welcomes the Government’s commitment to invest £93m in mental health services to prepare for the human cost of the recession.
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MarGot mental health problems? You’re dumped
A partner is four times more likely to leave you because of a mental health condition like depression than because of a physical disability.
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MarIt’s harder to ‘come out’ about mental health than being gay
Brits find it harder to ‘come out’ about mental health problems than being gay, having cancer, having drink problems or being bankrupt.
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FebFit for work pilots on the right track
Mind welcomes the Government’s announcement today to pilot new proposals to provide more support for employees during sickness absence.
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FebDon’t forget the side effects when erasing memories
New research suggests that beta blockers could be the answer to weakening or erasing painful or emotional memories for patients who experience phobias or post-traumatic stress disorder.
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JanMind says no more coercion to ‘No secrets’ consultation
Mind warns against more intervention by care staff into the lives of mental health service users.
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JanJustice at last on mixed sex wards scandal
Today the Health Secretary Alan Johnson has announced a package of measures aimed at eliminating mixed sex wards.
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JanHigh Court finds Crown Prosecution Service to be discriminating against victims with mental health problems
In a landmark ruling, the Crown Prosecution Service Human Rights Act after deciding not to pursue the case of an assault victim in court on the grounds that the victim had a mental health problem.
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JanOverwhelming demand crashes charity website after millions see mental health TV advert
Thousands visited the Time to Change campaign website after the first screening of a new TV advert about mental health stigma.
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JanTV ad shows mental health stigma can be a matter of life and death
A new hard-hitting advertising campaign shows that being told to "pull yourself together", being left out of things and treated as "a problem" can lead people with mental health problems to despair.
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JanMind comments on the indignity of mixed sex wards
A report by the Conservative Party reveals that patients with mental health problems continue to suffer the indignity of being accommodated on mixed sex wards.