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Poorly regulated clinics in England are putting children with ADHD at risk, warn doctors
Private providers accused of prescribing powerful stimulants without examining young patients properly
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Mental health units discharging eating disorder patients with ‘dangerously low’ BMIs
FoI request reveals some people sent home despite BMIs below 15 – considered to be ‘severe malnutrition’
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Davina McCall backs the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ call for more action on menopause and women’s mental health
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
It’s Helplines Awareness Day, which is all about raising awareness of the amazing work helplines do every day and reminding people that support is always available ❤️
If you’re struggling with your mental health, you are not alone.
Find our SANEline Services: sane.org.uk/support 🔗
"NHS talking therapies completely changed my life”: NHS launches major campaign to support millions more people with anxiety.
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Suicide rates for UK men are a ‘national catastrophe’, says Prince William
William tells radio panel that talking about emotions and mental health should become ‘second nature to us all’
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What have families told the Lampard Inquiry into mental health deaths?
England's first public inquiry into mental health-related deaths has heard two weeks of evidence from bereaved families and friends about how their loved ones were treated.
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It’s Random Acts of Kindness Day! Here’s some inspiration for what you can do to get involved💕
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At SANE, we really appreciate every single act of kindness, no matter how small. If you would like to donate, you can do so here: sane.org.uk/donate
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This Children's Mental Health Week, the Royal College of Psychiatrists has identified that there are currently 550,610 children and young people, who have been referred to mental health services in England and on waiting lists for treatment.
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Aerobic exercise such as running, swimming or dancing can be considered a treatment for mild depression and anxiety, according to research that suggests working out with others brings the most benefits.
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It’s Safer Internet Day! ⭐️
We understand that there’s a lot of heavy and overwhelming content online at the moment, so here are some tips to help protect your mental health while online!
Reminder: it’s okay to take time away from social media❤️
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NHS body increases ADHD providers to tackle waitlist
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London Ambulance Service is bolstering its response to patients suffering a mental health crisis with a new team of specialists in the capital.
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www.londonambulance.nhs.uk/2026/02/09/n...
The British Medical Association (BMA) has described an NHS trust's decision to shut a region's only adult eating disorder inpatient ward as "deeply concerning".
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It’s Time to Talk Day 💬 This is your reminder that simply asking how someone is feeling can make all the difference ❤️
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We’re looking for a Fundraising Assistant to help deliver exceptional supporter care, manage donations, and bring fundraising campaigns to life!
Full of ideas, detail-driven and highly organised? We’d love to hear from you!
Apply by 9th February 2026
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Are you a young person or carer of someone who has moved from/is in the process of moving from CAMHS to AMHS?
Share your experience with leading researchers at the University of Manchester and help shape better mental health services for young people.
www.qualtrics.manchester.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...
This National Hug Day, we’re celebrating the benefits of hugging for your wellbeing 🫂
Just one hug from a family member, friend, or a pet can lower stress, boost mood, and remind you you’re not alone💕
Reminder: always check that a hug is welcome and everyone’s comfortable 🥰
#NationalHuggingDay
This National Hug Day, we’re celebrating the benefits of hugging for your wellbeing 🫂
Just one hug from a family member, friend, or a pet can lower stress, boost mood, and remind you you’re not alone💕
Reminder: always check that a hug is welcome and everyone’s comfortable 🥰
#NationalHuggingDay
Long waits for mental health help in Leicestershire 'could be harming patients'
Long waits for mental health care, averaging 133 days in May 2025, could have harmed patients in Leicestershire, inspectors have warned.
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www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicest...
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New study from The University of Manchester has found little evidence that social media use or video gaming are causing mental health problems in young teenagers, challenging one of the most widespread concerns among parents and teachers today.
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www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...
Staff at Nottinghamshire's mental health hospitals report 'blame culture'
Hospital staff have said they face reprisals, racism and harassment as part of the "blame culture" at the NHS trust that operates them.
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www.nottinghampost.com/news/health/...
A dedicated mental health response partnership between East of England's ambulance service and local mental health trusts helped dozens of patients avoid hospital over the Christmas and New Year period.
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www.eastamb.nhs.uk/newsroom/ded...
£1.3m national study launches to evaluate how changes to police involvement in mental health crisis responses are affecting people, services, and communities across England.
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www.cntw.nhs.uk/news/crisis-...
The NHS is overspending by £164m a year on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) services, with an increasing amount going to unregulated private assessments, a Guardian investigation has found.
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www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Reminder: your mental health matters 🫶
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Mental health is a vital aspect of wellbeing, and seeking help or acknowledging struggles is a sign of strength, not weakness, and there is nothing to be ashamed of. There is support available you can contact your GP, or a charity like @sane.org.uk #talkinghelps #itsokaynottobeokay #mentalhealth 💜