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10-year mental health and dementia strategy hailed an 'exemplary project'

A 10-year mental health and dementia strategy has been hailed as an "exemplary project". Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust's older people's mental health teams have won ...
BBC on MSN.com · 4d

Same-day mental health help pledge as demand rises

Same-day mental health support without the need for a referral is the aim of a new strategy after calls to an urgent hotline doubled in a year. A free NHS urgent mental health support phone line which launched in late 2022 gets an average of 6,000 calls each month, while the overall number of calls almost doubled between 2023 and 2024.
Psychology Today · 11d

10 Ways to Improve Your Mental Health Without Therapy

Strength training has been linked to reductions in anxiety, while yoga can alleviate symptoms of PTSD. Whether it’s a solo workout or a sport like pickleball, moving your body will also improve your mind.
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Mental Health First Aid in Bangladesh: 10 Years of Progress

Ten years ago today, Bangladesh launched its Mental Health First Aid program. One focus was on reducing disaster impacts, further contributing to Bangladesh’s internationally renowned successes ...
Icon for www.walesonline.co.ukWales Online · 4d

Big change planned for mental health services in Wales

People with mental health issues are to be able to ... the Welsh Government has said on Wednesday. A 10-year strategy has been published which it is said is to be focused on early intervention ...
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Wales introduces same day mental health support

People in Wales will have access to same-day mental health support in new plan. This is part of a new 10-year Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy that aims to improve care across the country. The strategy focuses on early intervention, prevention ...
Icon for uk.news.yahoo.comYahoo News UK · 4d

Big change planned for mental health services in Wales

People with mental health issues are to be able to get same-day services in Wales, it has been announced. People would not need a referral before going to open access services, the Welsh Government has said on Wednesday. A 10-year strategy has been ...