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IFS finds depression rise among poorer women in 50s and 60s

By Lee Peart 19 November 2025

Over one in five women (21%) in their late 50s and early 60s have depressive symptoms, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS).

CHATBOTS

Over one in three using AI Chatbots for mental health support

By Liz Wells 18 November 2025

More than one in three adults (37%) have used an AI chatbot to support their mental health or wellbeing, new research reveals.

REGULATION

Mental health trust fined over £500k over patient death

By Lee Peart 17 November 2025

North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT) has been fined more than £500,000 following the death of 22-year-old Alice Figueiredo at Goodmayes Hospital on 7 July 2015.

PREVENTION

UKHSA report highlights impact of climate change on mental health

By Liz Wells 12 November 2025

The effects of extreme weather are the biggest climate-related issues affecting mental health in the UK, particularly impacting vulnerable populations who find it increasingly difficult to access t...

WORKFORCE WELLBEING PROGRAMME

Programme funding aims to boost wellbeing of NHS staff

By Liz Wells 12 November 2025

NHS Charities Together and NHS England have announced £2.4m to help bolster crucial mental and physical wellbeing support for NHS staff.

MENTAL HEALTH

Care workers charged following mental health unit investigation

By Lee Peart 10 November 2025

Two care workers have been charged following an investigation into The Edenfield Centre in Prestwich, Greater Manchester.

MENTAL HEALTH

ICBs urged to use voluntary sector to support young people's mental health

By Lee Peart 03 November 2025

ICBs have been urged to commission voluntary and community (VCSE) sector providers for non-clinical mental health support.

COMMUNITY

One in four children wait over a year for community services

By Lee Peart 16 October 2025

One in four children are waiting over a year for community services, with one in fifteen waiting over two years, according to a new analysis.

WORKFORCE

WHO warns about mental health and wellbeing of Europe's doctors and nurses

By Liz Wells 15 October 2025

Doctors and nurses in Europe are working in conditions that harm their mental health and wellbeing, a new survey reveals.

NIHR

NIHR awards over £1.5m for technologies for children and young people's mental health

By Liz Wells 15 October 2025

The NIHR has awarded more than £1.5m of funding to 17 health technology projects aimed at reducing waiting times for children and young people in need of mental healthcare and support.

UK GOVERNMENT