The Department of Health has announced that up to 6,400 former military personnel and their families will be offered training to help veterans experiencing mental health problems. Read more »
The Government has set out actions to improve mental health and wellbeing, the largest cause of disability in the UK which is closely connected with other problems, including poor physical health, education and work prospects. Read more »
The Mental Health (Discrimination) Act 2013 removes three legal barriers that contribute to a stigmatised view of mental health problems. It also sends a wider message that discrimination of people with mental health problems will not be tolerated. Read more »
The Department of Health has become the first government department to sign up to Time to Change the mental health anti-stigma programme. Read more »