Part 2: Chronic conditions, personalised care, ongoing support – but not for mental health?
Part 1 Accepting that you will never be fully free of things that cause you difficulties is not a defeat, especially where an understanding of how they cause difficulties is part of finding ways of living better with them. And that means resources. Social care could provide some of the ongoing long-term care and support
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Mental health support for veterans – why we need evidence-based solutions
Harry Palmer responds to the Commons defence committee’s report on mental health care for veterans
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A slow emergence into something new – life after cancer
David reflects on his gradual psychological recovery from cancer
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Mental health in fashion
Natasha Vinnikova reflects on the impact of working in a pressured freelance fashion environment on her mental health
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Why the messages in ‘Filling the Chasm’ need to be heard right now
Lucy Marks highlights the importance of treating primary mental health care as a team sport
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Best time of your life? Managing mental health at university
Thea looks back on her experience of university whilst navigating recovery
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What next? Delivering fundamental reform for the Mental Health Act
Andy emphasises the need for legislation change and concerted action to bring about fundamental reforms
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Why disinvesting in mental health rehabilitation services is a false economy
Rajesh argues that the NHS Long Term Plan must address neglected rehabilitation services and a rise in out of area placements
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Resetting the rules for primary care and mental health
Dr Paul Turner highlights a fundamental need to challenge prevailing assumptions in mental health care
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The children’s mental health survey and its implications
Lorraine takes a longer look at yesterday’s children’s prevalence survey and its key findings
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