Mind news and press releases

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.

Mind comments on shocking true picture of mixed-sex wards and racial discrimination in NHS

Mental healthcare in 2007: a bleak picture?

Positive Weather Solutions shine a light on Mind

Mind reveals alarming levels of disability hate crime

Mind comments on boost to war veterans mental health care

There's no doubt that soldiers can suffer considerable trauma in conflict zones, and it goes without saying that for people experiencing trauma on a daily basis, mental health care should be an absolute priority.

Mind comments on the new incapacity benefit test

Incapacity benefit gives people the opportunity to access counselling services, participate in voluntary work and be helped to successfully return to work at an appropriate pace.

Mind Comments on the Government's Comprehensive Spending Review

We are delighted that on World Mental Health Day, this significant breakthrough in mental health care has occurred, meaning that finally people will be getting the help they want when they are most in need

Charities welcome major boost for psychological therapies in England

Five national mental health charities today joined together to welcome the Secretary of State for Health's commitment to ensuring all GPs in England can offer their patients psychological therapies within six years.