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Archive for February, 2012

Mid-life women and mental health

29 February 2012 0 Comments

A new study suggesting that older mothers are more likely to suffer from depression than women who have children at a younger age.

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To good health!

21 February 2012 0 Comments

We’d like to see increased education about the association between alcohol use and mental health in schools and youth clubs, and for health staff to advise patients about the dangers of excessive drinking to both their mental and physical health.

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People with learning disabilities are still not being included in decisions about their care

16 February 2012 0 Comments

Based on its review of services for people with learning disabilities, a recent Care Quality Commission (CGC) report indicated that many care homes and hospitals are still failing to provide patient-centred care.

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Physical and mental illness – the need for an integrated approach

15 February 2012 0 Comments

The evidence to support a close – even inseparable – link between mental and physical health leads to new challenges facing the health care system – and for new challenges we need new policy.

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Attending the Inclusive Community Experience

3 February 2012 0 Comments

During the last few days of January, I went to the Inclusive Community Experience at Ribby Hall in Blackpool.

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