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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 17h

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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 17h

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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 1d

Lampard Inquiry - 'We begged for help for years but it wasn't there'

The sister of a man who took his own life after battling mental health issues for years said there was "a complete lack of care and compassion" towards him.

Read the full article here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Lampard Inquiry: 'We begged for years but the help wasn't there'

Terry White's sister is giving evidence to the Lampard Inquiry into mental health deaths.

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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 1d

The positive impact of art on the body

Viewing art in galleries has an immediate positive impact upon the body according to new research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London.

Read more here: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/the-pos...

The positive impact of art on the body | King's College London

Viewing art in galleries has an immediate positive impact upon the body according to new research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London.

www.kcl.ac.uk

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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 1d

NHS needs £3bn to cover strikes, redundancies and drug costs, say health leaders

Health leaders are warning that NHS services and jobs in England will have to be cut unless up to £3bn more in funding is allocated to cover unexpected costs.

Read more here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

NHS needs up to £3bn extra to avoid cuts, health leaders warn

Health leaders say progress on reducing waiting lists will be affected if there is no help in making up the financial shortfall.

www.bbc.co.uk

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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 2d

An NHS trust failed to provide "safe care and treatment" for a teenage girl who died on hospital grounds after running from her ward, a court heard.

Read more here: www.itv.com/news/meridia...

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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 2d

Antidepressants differ widely in how they affect the body, according to new research from the University of Oxford and the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London.

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Research establishes wide variation in physical side-effects of antidepressants

Antidepressants differ widely in how they affect the body, according to new research from the University of Oxford and the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College ...

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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 2d

NSFT improvement welcomed by Norfolk mental health campaign.

Campaigners fighting for better mental health services have cautiously welcomed a report highlighting improvements at the region's NHS trust.

Read more here: www.edp24.co.uk/news/2556672...

Campaigners welcome improvements at NHS trust but fears remain

Improvements at the Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust have been cautiously welcomed by mental health campaigners.

www.edp24.co.uk

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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 2d

Reports of OCD among under-25s triple in 10 years

The number of 16-24 year olds in England reporting symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD, has more than tripled in a decade, BBC analysis of NHS data has found.

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Reports of OCD among under 25s triple in 10 years

More 16-24 year olds in England say they have symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder - BBC analysis finds.

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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 6d

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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 7d

This time of year can be challenging for many people’s mental health 🌧️

That’s why we’ve put together a mini Autumn Self-Care Guide, to help you look after your wellbeing, even when the days get darker! 🍁🍂

Let us know your favourite self-care tips in the comments below 👇

#autumn #mentalhealth

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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 7d

This time of year can be challenging for many people’s mental health 🌧️

That’s why we’ve put together a mini Autumn Self-Care Guide, to help you look after your wellbeing, even when the days get darker! 🍁🍂

Let us know your favourite self-care tips in the comments below 👇

#autumn #mentalhealth

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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 13d

Questions over mysterious death in mental health hospital

A mental health trust says it is planning to install CCTV following the death of a patient in mysterious circumstances.

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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Questions remain over mysterious death in mental health hospital

An inquest into Maria Morris's death found it was accidental, but her family still have questions over what happened the night she died.

www.bbc.co.uk

SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 13d

Landmark Mental Health Bill one step closer to becoming law

The Bill will give patients a greater say over their case and treatment, and reform the use of detention and compulsory treatment.

Read more here: www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

Landmark Mental Health Bill one step closer to becoming law

The Bill will give patients a greater say over their case and treatment, and reform the use of detention and compulsory treatment.

www.independent.co.uk

SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 13d

Trust admits 'possible' misuse of monitoring system

A senior healthcare boss has admitted a controversial monitoring system in mental health patients' bedrooms - which uses infrared sensors and cameras - could potentially be misused.

Read about it here:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

'Possible' misuse of Oxevision monitoring system, trust admits

The use of the monitoring system in mental health wards has been explored at the Lampard Inquiry.

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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 13d

Kent and Medway NHS trust has officially changed its name in a £250,000 rebrand as it hopes to help people across the county better access mental health care.

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www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/me...

Mental health trust changes name in £250k rebrand

An NHS trust which has been ordered to make significant improvements has changed its name as it hopes to better help people access support.

www.kentonline.co.uk

SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 13d

🧵 OCD Awareness Week Pt.2

If you need to reach support, SANEline services are here to support you 🫂

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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 13d

🧵It's OCD Awareness Week! Pt.1 ❤️

Swipe to learn key facts about OCD and what it can be like to live with the condition.

If you need to reach support, SANEline services are here to support you 🫂

#OCDawarenessweek #OCDawareness

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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 13d

Group singing reduces symptoms of postnatal depression for up to six months.

New research has shown that a specially designed group singing intervention, Breathe Melodies for Mums, is an effective and acceptable way to treat postnatal depression.

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Group singing reduces symptoms of postnatal depression for up to six months | King's College London

New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London and the social enterprise Breathe Arts Health Research has shown that a specially designed gro...

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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 13d

Lack of third-party access tools fuels financial abuse

www.moneyandmentalhealth.org/press-releas...

Lack of third-party access tools fuels financial abuse - Money and Mental Health Policy Institute

Research shows people are at risk of financial abuse due to lack of banking tools for sharing money management with friends and family

www.moneyandmentalhealth.org

SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 19d

This World Mental Health Day, we are sending love to anyone who has ever struggled with their mental health 🌎❤️‍🩹

You are not alone. You are not a burden 🫂

If you need support, we are here for you, tap the link 🔗

sane.org.uk/support

#worldmentalhealthday #mentalhealth

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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 22d

6, 190 suicides were registered in England and Wales in 2024.

The latest statistics on suicide registrations, which were published last week by the Office for National Statistics.

Read our full comment here: www.sane.org.uk/campaigning-...

#mentalhealth #suicideprevention #mentalhealthsupport

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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · Sep 29

“Actually, I’m the same as you, I’ve lost my parent as well” ❤️‍🩹

In our brand new interview with Lisa Riley, much loved actress and presenter, we talk about her journey with loss and resilience, and why mental health matters so deeply to her.

Tap the link to watch it now🔗

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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · Sep 19

Too many young people are struggling and not receiving the help they need.

Delays in support and treatment risk creating a lost generation.

It’s time for real change.

#YouthMentalHealthDay

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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · Sep 18

If you are feeling worried or anxious about what's happening in the UK and in the world right now, you are not alone ❤️

Please don't hesitate to reach out for support.

Share this post for anyone who might need it.

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