Steve Appleton

One in four young people in England have mental health condition, NHS survey finds Rates are three times as high in young women as in young men and mental ill health up across age groups, study says

One in four #youngpeople in #England have #mentalhealth condition, #NHS survey finds

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GLE is delighted to welcome Dr Miriam Delphin-Rittmon to its Board of Directors. Until recently Dr Delphin-Rittmon was the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

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#MentalHealth responses must be tailored to community and population needs -

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Mental ill health is behind soaring disability benefits bill in England and Wales, report says Institute for Fiscal Studies says half of the rise in working-age people claiming the benefit last year is linked to mental health

Institute for Fiscal Studies report says half of the rise in working-age people claiming #disability benefit last year is linked to #mentalhealth

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I was pleased to have the chance to share the work of @gleworld.bsky.social with New Zealand’s Minster of #mentalhealth Hon. Matt Doocey today.

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our friend and colleague Erin Geaney

We mourn the loss of someone we cared about deeply, who always went out of her way to help others

Our thoughts are with Erin's husband, children and wider family 🤍

Mental health patients with nowhere to go cost NHS £71m in England, report finds Accommodation shortages caused 109,000 days of delayed discharge in 2023-24, says National Housing Federation

This highlights once again the inescapable connection between #mentalhealth and #housing
and the damage done by the lack of access both for clients and providers.
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Returning from a few days away, hearing the #NHS planning guidance abandons a number of key areas that will stall, denude or plain stop progress in #mentalhealth #improvement, #prevention and #parity. Demoralising that the progress made in last 25 years is now at risk.

Child mental health admissions to acute wards in England rise 65% in a decade Hospital wards struggle to cope with rising cases of self-harm and eating disorders, the study warns

@theguardian.com reporting on study showing continued rise in #child #mentalhealth admissions over the last 10 years. We need to focus on both the capacity and response but we should also ask what’s driving and causing this rise and how to address it.
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Half of the psychiatrists in NSW’s public service are preparing to resign. Here’s why Health minister Mark Butler has warned about ‘devastating consequences’ for patients and their families if the strike goes ahead

The current crisis engulfing #mentalhealth services in #newsouthwales
#NSW #psychiatry

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Heading back to #schiphol after a good couple of days in #utrecht and #amersfoort with our @gleworld.bsky.social partners at #ggznederlandse

A picture of the Dom in Utrecht at night which is lit up

Lovely to be back in #utrecht for my first work trip of 2025. Looking forward to meetings with my #dutch #mentalhealth colleagues tomorrow.

Ministers plan biggest shake-up of adult social care in England for decades But final report on reforms would not emerge until 2028, which health leaders say is kicking crisis ‘into the long grass’

I’ve mixed feelings about the announcement of the commission on #socialcare Louise Casey is undoubtedly the right person to lead it, but another three years to wait for a sector struggling to survive. I guess hopefulness is my overriding sense.
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In an attempt to hold on to the last vestiges of Christmas, a pint of #Yuletide from @adnamssouthwold.bsky.social Today I was delighted to see that the one and only @solebear-adnams.bsky.social is following me. The man is a brewing genius!

As we mourn the passing of #presidentjimmycarter it is worth reminding ourselves of his and his wife Rosalyn’s contribution to #mentalhealth which was hugely significant and continues through the work of @cartercenter.bsky.social

Controversial face-down restraint still being used for mental health patients in England Dangerous practice was supposed to be phased out but new data reveals thousands of incidents every year

It is profoundly disturbing that #pronerestraint continues to be used in the #mentalhealth system, despite plans to stop
it. I fail to understand how we find ourselves here again making the argument for its cessation.

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A green square graphic. Words read: "Important Announcement: Mental Health Investment Standard Will Stay."

We are relieved that Health Secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed the continuation of the Mental Health Investment Standard (MHIS) today. The MHIS ensures that local mental health services in England receive essential, protected funding so that millions of people access support.

#MentalHealth #News

Must mention @drsarahhughesceo.bsky.social and #Mind #rethink #sirsimonstevens and others who lobbied hard to keep the #MHIS in place

@wesstreetingmp.bsky.social has pledged to keep the #mentalhealth #investment standard” which protects spending on mental healthcare, but has revealed 2025-26 planning rules will not be confirmed until next year. This welcome news and in part due to #VSCE leaders campaigning @assocmhp.bsky.social

BBC Sounds - The Reith Lectures - Available Episodes Listen to the latest episodes of The Reith Lectures on BBC Sounds.

Fascinating listening to Gwen Adshead giving this years #reithlectures. A thoughtful and studied analysis of four key questions, someone is respect hugely for her work, particularly in challenging perceptions about #violence and #mentalillness.

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Care beyond beds - Centre for Mental Health Exploring how inpatient care can be reorientated to meet people's needs quickly, compassionately and closer to home

New @CentreforMH report says that #inpatient care is an important part of our #mentalhealth system, but that comprehensive #investment in alternative provision would enable more people to get effective #care closer to home: www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/publications... #CareBeyondBeds

Petition: Exempt all social care providers from the employer NIC increase We believe the increase in employer National Insurance will put immense pressure on the social care sector, a sector already stretched by funding and staffing issues. We call on the government to revi...

📢 Protect Social Care

National Insurance increases are set to push #SocialCare to the brink: wage freezes, service cuts, closures. We’re calling on the government to exempt social care providers from this to save crucial services and #Support.

Join us: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...

YouTube video by Association of Mental Health Providers Islamophobia and Mental Health Webinar

Missed our #Webinar on Islamophobia and #MentalHealth?

Watch experts reveal how culturally appropriate care, policy changes, and cross-sector action can drive real change for affected communities.

Don’t miss out - click to watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nq7s...

I’m proud to serve as the Chair of @assocmhp.bsky.social If you’re part of the #mentalhealth #VCSE sector please join and follow this great organisation.

Long wait for NHS mental healthcare has ‘stark consequences for children’s life chances’ Consultant psychiatrist on why early intervention is key and why delays are unacceptable

Long wait for #NHS #mentalhealth has ‘stark consequences for #children’s life chances’. Sadly the headline is borne out everyday.
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Lords to consider landmark reforms to mental health care Mental Health Bill will give patients enhanced rights to make decisions regarding their own care, ensuring their voice is heard throughout the treatment process

In #England reform of the #MentalHealthAct is a step closer to becoming law, as the Mental Health Bill has its Second Reading in the House of Lords today.

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Government 'won't agree on everything' with the charity sector but wants to work with it, minister says Stephanie Peacock, the Minister for Civil Society, hopes the government's forthcoming civil society covenant will enable the charity sector to be an equal partner in delivering a decade of renewal

As chair of the Association of #MentalHealth Providers, I am really aware of the key role of #VCSE organisations. They need the govt to listen and work with them to ensure they can continue to rocket viral support to over 8 million people.
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Home is the most dangerous place for women, says global femicide report Of the 85,000 women killed by men in 2023, 60% died at the hands of a partner or family member, new UN figures show

Home is the most dangerous place for #women, says global #femicide report. Of the 85,000 women killed by men in 2023, 60% died at the hands of a partner or family member, new #UN figures show.
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Homeless people to be given cash in first major UK trial to reduce poverty Led by King’s College London, study will recruit 360 people in England and Wales to explore benefits of scheme

@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
to trial benefits of giving #cash rather than traditional forms of help to the #homeless

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I had the pleasure of spending this evening with #shroederstribling CEO of @mentalhealtham.bsky.social We discussed the growing need for #leadership in #mentalhealth that can look beyond the immediate future, navigate the uncertainty right now and draw strength from #partnership Big challenges!