A new form of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is being used to treat eating disorders, reports The Independent. The tests were carried out by researchers from the University of Oxford, on 154 paitients in Oxfordshire and Leciestshire and the results showed a ‘complete and lasting response’. The enhanced form of CBT focused on treating bulimia, read more »

The government has announced extra funding to help children caught in the middle of family break ups, reports The Guardian. An extra £60 million will be put into 1500 schools for counselling services and peer mentoring, as well as £5.5 million for local support for couples going through a separation. With 350,000 children experiencing family read more »

There is not enough support for those with mental illnesses in employment, says a new report, highlighted over at The Guardian website.. The Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health (SCMH) and the College of Occupational Therapists have just released a new joint report which says that those with mental illnesses are not getting the help they read more »

New figures released today show the extent of the increase in demand for housing, debt and couples counselling, reports The Telegraph. The recent economic climate has seen people struggling holding onto jobs and homes, and the financial burden can put a strain on relationships. 155 local authorities were surveyed, and 93% said there had been read more »

With an increasing number of people having debt counselling, the new credit card rules may have come too late to help many, reports an article at Times Online. The new rules mean that customers will be given more warning when they have missed a payment on their credit card, and be informed earlier about interest read more »

According to an article on the BBC News Website, the practice of forcing psychiatric patients to take medication is not backed by evidence and very few investigations have been done into the use of coerced medication, despite it being widespread. Alison Cobb, a spokeswoman for Mind said “The threat of coerced medication can discourage people read more »

The Drinkaware Trust has launched a new campaign to show members of the public how to manage their drinking over the Christmas period. Figures show that as many as seven out of ten peak-time admissions to A&E are alcohol related, and with the festive season around the corner, the number of people adversely affected by read more »

The Guardian has reported how new research shows that ‘locking up’ those with mental health conditions, such as depression and schizophrenia, has no benefits. Patients who are locked up due to safety fears end up feeling singled out and like prisoners, which can contribute to destructive behaviour and promote suicidal thoughts. The number of patients read more »