Artist hopes Dundee Oor Wullie mural will help mental health discussion
An artist has described how he hopes his incredible Oor Wullie mural can help open up a conversation on mental health.
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Dundee support group for people with mental health and addiction problems to launch
A support group aimed at helping people with mental health and addiction problems will launch next month.
William urges football fans to take care of mental health
The Duke of Cambridge has called on football fans across the country to look after their mental health so they can be “match fit” as he kicked off a new campaign at Wembley.
Brain activity of depression patients ‘can determine CBT success’
The brain activity of patients with depression could help doctors predict who will respond to cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
Mental health app could help young people who self-harm – research
A smartphone app designed to manage negative emotions and periods of anxiety could help to reduce self-harm in young people, according to research.
Independent report into NHS Tayside mental health services must be impartial, says patient group
The chief of a patients’ rights group has called for a “no compromise” outcome to a mental health inquiry after NHS bosses were able to suggest amendments to its first critical report.
Dundee nurse intentionally stood on teen patient’s legs hours after suicide attempt
A nurse working at Dundee’s mental health crisis unit trod on the legs of a vulnerable teenager hours after the youngster had tried to take his own life, a new report has revealed.
Family of suicide victims blast NHS Tayside for ‘suggesting edits’ to mental health inquiry
The independence of Tayside’s mental health probe has been cast into doubt after it emerged its first report was delayed so NHS chiefs could suggest changes.
Leigh Griffiths opens up on his battle with depression
Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths discovered that opening up and talking can save lives amid his long battle with depression.
More than 3,400 patients go missing from mental health hospitals in 12 months
More than 3,400 patients went missing from mental health hospitals in England last year.
Robin Williams went out and performed even while struggling, says son
Comedy star Robin Williams went out and performed even while “struggling”, his son has said.
Netflix removes controversial 13 Reasons Why suicide scene
A scene depicting a graphic suicide in teen drama 13 Reasons Why has been removed by Netflix.
Increased screen time ‘linked to growth in teenage depression’
Increased social media use and television viewing are linked to worsening teenage depression, researchers say.
Hundreds may be suffering mental health problems following London attacks
Hundreds of people may be suffering from mental health problems related to the spree of London terror attacks in 2017, a leading doctor has said.
Negligence of NHS staff led directly to death of tragic David after leaving Carseview
The “negligence” of NHS staff at a mental health unit led directly to the death of a man who was refused help, an expert has concluded.
NHS Tayside admits mental health needs to be ‘higher up the agenda’
NHS chiefs have admitted mental health needs to be “higher up the agenda” after services were given a scathing report by the leader of an independent inquiry.
Campaigners call for 24-hour Dundee crisis centre to end high suicide numbers
Campaigners have urged public bodies in Dundee to fund and open a 24/7 mental health crisis centre in the city amid a continuing high trend in suicide figures.
Charlie Webster: I can’t ever have alcohol or salty foods after malaria battle
Sports presenter Charlie Webster has told of the lasting effects malaria will have on her body, including having to cut out alcohol and salty foods for the rest of her life.
READER’S LETTER: Dad of tragic Lee says more action needed on mental health
Re: Councillor Lynne Short being appointed chairwoman of the Tay Road Bridge board.
NHS gambling addiction service for children launched
Betting firms could be taxed to pay for addiction treatment, the head of the NHS has warned, as he launched a new service to help children with gambling problems.