MPs launch inquiry into young people's mental health
By Lee Peart 13 February 2026
A new inquiry into children and young people’s mental health has been launched by the Education and Health and Social Care committees.
Mental health in crisis
09 February 2026
The mental health crisis has major implications not just for the NHS but for economic dynamism, social cohesion and the well-being of citizens and communities, writes Matthew Taylor is chief execut...
Think tank - mental health support
By Lee Peart 09 February 2026
Nuffield Trust explores how demand for mental health support in emergency departments has increased in recent years and unpicks whether the new mental health A&Es announced in May last year can ach...
BREAKING NEWS: People waiting too long for mental health care, CQC finds
By Lee Peart 29 January 2026
People are waiting too long for mental health and are becoming ill while they wait, the CQC has found.
National mental health crisis plan launched by charities
By Lee Peart 28 January 2026
A national crisis plan has been launched by leading charities alongside a survey showing three-quarters of parents are worried about their children’s mental health.
Research centre to help improve mental health capacity and capability
By Lee Peart 27 January 2026
The University of Huddersfield has received a £11m National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) award to open a research centre to help improve mental health research capacity and capabil...
Advice on mental health apps and technologies published
By Lee Peart 27 January 2026
Advice on using mental health apps and technologies has been published by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
Scotland's new suicide prevention action plan published
By Liz Wells 23 January 2026
A new national action plan setting out Scotland’s priorities for suicide prevention over the next three years has been backed by an increased budget of at least £3m in 2026-27.
NHS 'falling short' on autism and ADHD, admits Streeting
By Lee Peart 23 January 2026
Health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has admitted the NHS is ‘falling short’ on meeting demand for adult autism and ADHD diagnosis.
Online therapies recommended for eating disorders
By Lee Peart 22 January 2026
Online therapies have been recognised as interim support for people with eating disorders while on waiting lists for specialist NHS treatment.
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