Mental health support for NHS staff accessed 800,000 times
3 years, 11 months ago

Mental health support for NHS staff accessed 800,000 times

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Mental health support services for NHS staff set up in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic has been accessed nearly 800,000 times. NHS England said services including a confidential support line, specialist bereavement support and a library of mental health apps were accessed 780,000 times since the pandemic began. The government has allocated an extra £500m to help shore up mental health services across the country and NHS England said it would be prioritising investment for mental health. “So the immediate demands on mental health services haven't gone away, they've continued and they're growing, but I think the thing that our mental health colleagues would want us to be aware of, is that we need to be thinking about this as a long term, not just a short term increase in demand.” In the autumn spending review Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the extra £500m for mental health recovery.

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Vulnerable patients escaping from secure hospitals because they’re so short-staffed, regulator reveals
5 months ago

Vulnerable patients escaping from secure hospitals because they’re so short-staffed, regulator reveals

The Independent  

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NHS waiting lists force Britons to save up to pay for private healthcare, says report
6 months, 3 weeks ago

NHS waiting lists force Britons to save up to pay for private healthcare, says report

The Independent  

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Anxiety referrals for kids double in four years, with 4,000 under 18s diagnosed every week
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Anxiety referrals for kids double in four years, with 4,000 under 18s diagnosed every week

Daily Mail  

The number of children referred for specialist anxiety treatment has doubled in just four years, striking new figures have shown. This is up more than 100,000 on 2019/2020 when almost 99,000 were stuck in the queue A 2022 joint survey of 1,130 teachers conducted by the children's mental health charity Place2Be and the National Association of Head Teachers also found …

Met Police send warning over ‘stretched’ NHS services as it redirects 6,000 mental health calls
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Met Police send warning over ‘stretched’ NHS services as it redirects 6,000 mental health calls

The Independent  

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Three in four NHS staff are struggling with mental health, new figures reveal
11 months, 1 week ago

Three in four NHS staff are struggling with mental health, new figures reveal

The Independent  

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Almost half a million children waiting to start mental health treatment, new figures show
1 year, 2 months ago

Almost half a million children waiting to start mental health treatment, new figures show

The Independent  

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Call for more support to help millions caught up in record NHS backlog
1 year, 6 months ago

Call for more support to help millions caught up in record NHS backlog

The Independent  

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‘Mental health emergency’ as urgent referrals for under 18s triple
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Mental health emergency’ as urgent referrals for under 18s triple

The Independent  

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Almost half of doctors say their mental health is worse than during pandemic
1 year, 7 months ago

Almost half of doctors say their mental health is worse than during pandemic

The Independent  

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The NHS’s mental health review will fail to answer its darkest secret
1 year, 8 months ago

The NHS’s mental health review will fail to answer its darkest secret

The Independent  

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To the mums and dads with teenagers in mental health units: I’m taking action to help your child
1 year, 8 months ago

To the mums and dads with teenagers in mental health units: I’m taking action to help your child

The Independent  

Throughout history, mental illness has frequently been misunderstood. That’s why I’ve confirmed the current inquiry into the tragic deaths of mental health inpatients at NHS trusts across Essex will become a public inquiry. To the mums and dads with teenage children in mental health units, to the patients across the country seeking support close to where they live, and to …

One in 10 health workers felt suicidal during pandemic, study finds
1 year, 9 months ago

One in 10 health workers felt suicidal during pandemic, study finds

The Independent  

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Why are vulnerable patients travelling hundreds of miles for mental health treatment?
1 year, 11 months ago

Why are vulnerable patients travelling hundreds of miles for mental health treatment?

The Independent  

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Record levels of NHS staff seek mental health help in crisis ‘worse than pandemic’
2 years, 1 month ago

Record levels of NHS staff seek mental health help in crisis ‘worse than pandemic’

The Independent  

Record levels of NHS staff are seeking mental health help as clinicians warn the “crisis” facing workers is “worse than the pandemic”. Its chief executive, Karl Demian, said: “We’ve seen everything from dealing with the stresses of the job or the long-term impact of a traumatic call out to anxiety about returning to work after being attacked by someone they …

Suicidal NHS staff lose mental health support in ‘irresponsible’ cuts
2 years, 1 month ago

Suicidal NHS staff lose mental health support in ‘irresponsible’ cuts

The Independent  

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Millions of mental health patients ‘facing NHS delays or missing out’
2 years, 1 month ago

Millions of mental health patients ‘facing NHS delays or missing out’

The Independent  

Millions of people with mental health problems, including children with eating disorders, are missing out on NHS treatment or face lengthy waits, the National Audit Office has said. The NAO said current mental health services are under “continued and increasing pressure”, with many people using them also reporting poor experiences. The watchdog noted the Covid pandemic had disrupted NHS performance, …

Government orders urgent review into safety of mental health patients in England
2 years, 2 months ago

Government orders urgent review into safety of mental health patients in England

The Independent  

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Man waits eight years for mental health therapy as services hit by demand
2 years, 2 months ago

Man waits eight years for mental health therapy as services hit by demand

The Independent  

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Warning over mental health services without new cash injection
2 years, 2 months ago

Warning over mental health services without new cash injection

The Independent  

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Surge in mental health problems among teenagers is ‘national emergency’ Government warned
2 years, 3 months ago

Surge in mental health problems among teenagers is ‘national emergency’ Government warned

The Independent  

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NHS ‘needs thousands more staff to meet cost of living crisis demands’
2 years, 4 months ago

NHS ‘needs thousands more staff to meet cost of living crisis demands’

The Independent  

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Calls for inquiry into inpatient mental health services after ‘systemic abuse’ allegations
2 years, 4 months ago

Calls for inquiry into inpatient mental health services after ‘systemic abuse’ allegations

The Independent  

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Seven in 10 people experience ‘Sunday scaries’, poll suggests
2 years, 5 months ago

Seven in 10 people experience ‘Sunday scaries’, poll suggests

The Independent  

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750,000 extra bereavements during pandemic amid ‘huge’ support gap – report
2 years, 5 months ago

750,000 extra bereavements during pandemic amid ‘huge’ support gap – report

The Independent  

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GPs warn of ‘tsunami of demand’ this winter as patient contacts surge 200%
2 years, 6 months ago

GPs warn of ‘tsunami of demand’ this winter as patient contacts surge 200%

The Independent  

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NHS fails on mental health targets as waiting list rises 1.2 million
2 years, 7 months ago

NHS fails on mental health targets as waiting list rises 1.2 million

The Independent  

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NHS staff shortages ‘impacting children’s services outside of hospital’
2 years, 7 months ago

NHS staff shortages ‘impacting children’s services outside of hospital’

The Independent  

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Calls for £1bn to save ‘buckling’ mental health services as suicidal children are turned away
2 years, 7 months ago

Calls for £1bn to save ‘buckling’ mental health services as suicidal children are turned away

The Independent  

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Hundreds of children in mental health crisis facing ‘unacceptable’ A&E waits every week
2 years, 8 months ago

Hundreds of children in mental health crisis facing ‘unacceptable’ A&E waits every week

The Independent  

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Mental health referrals for children surge by more than HALF
2 years, 11 months ago

Mental health referrals for children surge by more than HALF

Daily Mail  

The number of children and young people needing mental health support has hit an 'unprecedented' high after surging by more than half after the start of lockdown. Mental health services for children and young people are seeing 'unprecedented' demand YoungMinds saw the number of calls to its email, web chat and crisis text line – for children and young people …

NHS pays out £20m in clinical negligence claims over children’s mental health care
2 years, 11 months ago

NHS pays out £20m in clinical negligence claims over children’s mental health care

The Independent  

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Mental health funding plan stalled over fight between state and federal governments
3 years ago

Mental health funding plan stalled over fight between state and federal governments

ABC  

Critical support for an increasing number of Australians with mental health conditions like anxiety and depression has stalled, as the states and federal government argue about the details of a multi-billion-dollar funding plan promised more than a year ago. Key points: States and territories have still not agreed on a national mental health plan that was meant to be finalised …

Boots launches online mental health support services as demand soars
3 years ago

Boots launches online mental health support services as demand soars

The Independent  

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Covid-19 triggered 25% jump in anxiety, depression; youngsters worst hit: WHO
3 years ago

Covid-19 triggered 25% jump in anxiety, depression; youngsters worst hit: WHO

India Today  

With the Omicron variant of coronavirus now under control and life returning to normal, a new report from the World Health Organisation paints a grim picture when it comes to mental health. The pandemic also had an impact on the availability of mental health services as the report flagged gaps in provisions to include mental health and psychosocial support in …

Mental health demand soars as pandemic leaves new mothers ‘isolated’
3 years ago

Mental health demand soars as pandemic leaves new mothers ‘isolated’

The Independent  

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Record number of children referred for serious mental health issues in pandemic
3 years, 1 month ago

Record number of children referred for serious mental health issues in pandemic

The Independent  

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‘I’ve waited days and hours for a bed’ : Mental health services facing ‘desperate’ situation
3 years, 2 months ago

‘I’ve waited days and hours for a bed’ : Mental health services facing ‘desperate’ situation

The Independent  

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Pandemic has exacerbated trauma of sexual abuse survivors, Rape Crisis says
3 years, 4 months ago

Pandemic has exacerbated trauma of sexual abuse survivors, Rape Crisis says

The Independent  

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Cases of psychosis rise significantly over the past two years in England
3 years, 5 months ago

Cases of psychosis rise significantly over the past two years in England

The Independent  

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The nation’s mental health is in urgent need of support – the government must act now
3 years, 5 months ago

The nation’s mental health is in urgent need of support – the government must act now

The Independent  

Last week, I heard about someone who spent three days in A&E waiting to get help while experiencing a mental health crisis. The government does not seem to see the 1.6 million people on mental health waiting lists, or the 8 million not considered mentally unwell enough to receive treatment, as a priority. This uplift must be in line with …

More than a million waiting for mental health treatment with one in 10 doctor posts empty
3 years, 5 months ago

More than a million waiting for mental health treatment with one in 10 doctor posts empty

The Independent  

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Doctors reveal 'staggering' mental health crisis as 'pandemic fatigue' takes toll
3 years, 7 months ago

Doctors reveal 'staggering' mental health crisis as 'pandemic fatigue' takes toll

ABC  

A surf club identity on the Gold Coast has spoken publicly about his battle with "pandemic fatigue" in a bid to help others who are suffering in silence. Key points: Gold Coast surfing identity Steve Edgar reveals his battle with "pandemic fatigue" A Brisbane GP says 50 per cent of patients have pandemic-related mental health issues The waiting time to …

Children’s mental health services reach breaking point as Covid sees demand soar
3 years, 10 months ago

Children’s mental health services reach breaking point as Covid sees demand soar

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Mental Health Awareness Week: How to access free and private therapy in lockdown
3 years, 10 months ago

Mental Health Awareness Week: How to access free and private therapy in lockdown

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Pupils to have access to NHS mental health support at school to tackle pandemic impact
3 years, 10 months ago

Pupils to have access to NHS mental health support at school to tackle pandemic impact

The Independent  

More than a million pupils will be given access to mental health support as part of efforts to tackle the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. By 2023, nearly 3 million pupils – or 35 per cent of England’s student population – are expected to have access to an NHS mental health support team at school. NHS England said the “dramatic …

Covid: 800,000 clinically vulnerable people may have missed support, MPs say
3 years, 11 months ago

Covid: 800,000 clinically vulnerable people may have missed support, MPs say

The Independent  

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Mental health need increases amid long waitlists for professional help, sharp rise in emergency presentations
4 years ago

Mental health need increases amid long waitlists for professional help, sharp rise in emergency presentations

ABC  

Psychiatrists are urging the Queensland government to fund more mental health positions as they grapple with having just two-thirds of required staff amid a "mental health crisis" that has seen a 90 per cent increase in emergency department presentations. Key points: A Queensland psychiatrist says more professionals are needed to cope with "the mental health crisis gripping the community" Patients …

Coronavirus: Mounting fears over burnout among NHS staff as second wave intensifies
4 years ago

Coronavirus: Mounting fears over burnout among NHS staff as second wave intensifies

The Independent  

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Susannah Taylor: If you're in crisis, here's how to get help
4 years, 1 month ago

Susannah Taylor: If you're in crisis, here's how to get help

Daily Mail  

Bereavement, illness, social isolation, unemployment, financial insecurity plus daily worry have caused a tsunami of psychological problems over the past year. If you, a colleague, friend or family member are suffering, here’s my guide to getting mental health help from the comfort of your sofa. If you’re under 25 and suffering, or you know someone who is, head to themix.org.uk …

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