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Police opens investigation into abuse at mental health hospital revealed by BBC

Community Care

Police have opened an investigation into abuse of patients at a mental health hospital uncovered by the BBC. Panorama filmed staff assaulting , inappropriately restraining and secluding and verbally abusing and humiliating patients at the Edenfield Centre run by Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

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Getting Through Recovery with Four Tips

Gary Direnfeld

The event passed quickly with no particular intervention. It was the recovery that would pose a challenge. With regard to my recovery as is often the case, it wasn’t linear. I truly developed and considered my recovery plan. The more support, the easier the recovery. No, recovery wasn’t linear.

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Social care reform: making mental health a priority

Social Care

Since then, the pandemic has seen social care brought to the forefront of public attention like never before and whilst reform of the sector has been long-awaited, the vital role of mental health provision still needs to be stated. Our members not only promote and support recovery, they enable people to lead fulfilling lives.

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World Mental Health Day 2021: Addressing Inequities in Care

Relias

Across the world, October 10 is hailed as World Mental Health Day. A program of the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH), World Mental Health Day has been observed since 1992. World Mental Health Day is one way WFMH seeks to recognize the goals of this mission.

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Costume, Cosplay and Dressing Up: Fashion and Mental Health

MQ Mental Health

Research has shone a fascinating light onto the power costume can have on our mental health. A few years ago, many conversations were had around Halloween costumes where people can dress up as a mental health patient or an ‘asylum escapee’. So it’s worth mentioning clearly - mental illness is not a costume.

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NHS heavily reliant on inappropriate out-of-area mental healthcare despite target to end it, finds report

Community Care

The NHS remains “heavily reliant” on inappropriate out-of-area mental health hospital placements despite a government target to eliminate them by March 2021, psychiatrist leaders have warned. Proposed Mental Health Act overhaul included in Queen’s Speech. ‘Inhumane and costly’ scandal.

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The long awaited second edition Psychopharmacology: A mental health professional’s guide to commonly used medications by Herbert Mwebe

The Critical Blog

This jargon-free book is suitable for all trainee and registered health professionals who require knowledge and understanding of drugs used in the treatment of mental health conditions for prescribing or administering purposes. ISBN: 9781914171444 235pp £24.99.