Prince William and Kate Middleton team up with Public Health England for new mental health campaign

Prince William and Kate Middleton team up with Public Health England for new mental health campaign as coronavirus lockdown is extended for another three weeks By Terri-ann Williams For Mailonline Published: 06:33 BST, 17 April 2020 | Updated: 06:33 BST, 17 April 2020 The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have teamed up with Public Health … Read more

ISABEL HARDMAN reveals how the wonders of the wild pulled her back from a mental health crisis

On the day of my breakdown, I was at the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham, trying to write the political briefing for the Spectator magazine.  I’d done it every day for four years, usually in just 30 minutes, and it was read by everyone from the Prime Minister down. This time, I found myself staring … Read more

Prince William and Kate Middleton support mental health campaign

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have narrated a powerful new film in support of a mental health campaign which encourages people to look after their mental and physical wellbeing.  Public Health England’s Every Mind Matters platform has launched new advice, focused on looking after people’s mental wellbeing during the coronavirus pandemic.  It has been … Read more

Majority of patients in intensive care suffer from long-term physical and mental problems

The majority of patients admitted to intensive care suffer long-term physical and mental health problems, scientists claim. Seven in ten ICU survivors end up with post intensive care syndrome, which can include fatigue, frailty, anxiety or difficulty holding a conversation. The findings, based on 1,300 people, are the first from an ongoing five-year study across … Read more

Retired mental health worker, 59, dies from coronavirus after answering call to return and help

Retired mental health worker, 59, dies from coronavirus after answering call to return and help struggling NHS in its fight against Covid-19 Glen Corbin, 59, worked at the Park Royal Centre for Mental Health in London He recently returned to his role working in both acute and rehabilitation services His colleagues have now paid tribute … Read more

Wigan mental health nurse given new car after helping Covid-19 patient, 78, who hit her car

A nurse who helped a dying pensioner with coronavirus symptoms get to the hospital after the pair had been involved in a crash has been offerd a new car. Mental health nurse Lucy Duncan, 24, was driving her Fiat 500X home from a 12-hour shift at Wigan Infirmary last Thursday, when her car was hit … Read more

Sam Frost’s tips for managing mental health during coronavirus

‘It’s really triggering’: Home and Away’s Sam Frost reveals her tips for managing your mental health during the coronavirus lockdown By Daily Mail Australia Reporter Published: 03:53 BST, 31 March 2020 | Updated: 04:24 BST, 31 March 2020 She’s best known for being a reality star and soap actress. But away from the spotlight, Sam … Read more

Do insurance fears stop people talking about mental health?

JOHNNY TIMPSON: We encourage men to talk about mental health but do worries about insurance in the future cause some to suffer in silence? By Johnny Timpson For This Is Money Published: 09:15 BST, 18 February 2020 | Updated: 09:15 BST, 18 February 2020 Johnny Timpson, a financial protection specialist at Scottish Widows, says that … Read more

Kate and William launch £5million scheme to support Britain’s mental health

Kate and William launch £5million scheme to support Britain’s mental health during the anxious coronavirus lockdown Duke and Duchess of Cambridge urged people to follow health guidance Video calls to keep in touch with family and friends can help, they said Royals also recommended sticking to a regular routine and working on hobbies Coronavirus symptoms: … Read more

DR MAX THE MIND DOCTOR: My mental toolkit to help you through these tough coronavirus times

Well, what a week it has been for all of us as we come to terms with a world dominated by coronavirus and the restrictions on lives that, less than a week ago, seemed unimaginable. Yes, it was happening in Italy, in France, in Spain, in New York and in California. But surely not here? … Read more