“Teachers are on the front line for children’s mental health. They see their pupils every day and if they are concerned enough to refer a child for help, they must be taken seriously. Early intervention is vital when it comes to mental health but the thresholds for accessing mental health...
Mental Health Stigma Hinders Call for Help
The city launched a new option for people to connect right away with an on-site mental health professional when they dial 911. “In just the first week of adding mental health services to the 911 script, we have had the highest call volume for our cl...
BEIJING, March 11 (Xinhua) -- Psychological experts said steady efforts in mental health prevention are needed as people's psychological status changes along with the situation of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) epidemic in China. The general public has remained psychologically stable thanks...
Health experts have called for increasing investment in mental health services in China, as a recent study has revealed that only 0.5 percent of people suffering depressive disorders received adequate treatment. It is estimated that 9.5 percent of individuals diagnosed with different degrees of depressiv...
SEE ALSO:5 years in the making: Mental health app for youth and children launches in B.C. “It’s hard to imagine, just once you finally reach out for help, you’re just put on hold.” Sahota said the problem with lack of access will continue far beyond the pandemic...
SEE ALSO:5 years in the making: Mental health app for youth and children launches in B.C. “It’s hard to imagine, just once you finally reach out for help, you’re just put on hold.” Sahota said the problem with lack of access will continue far beyond the pandemic,...
"We will be launching a national conversation to inform the development of a new long term Mental Health Plan later this year. "Mental health services are there for those who need them, so if you need support or are concerned about someone else, please reach out for help." ...
AFTER the horrors of war, many ex-servicemen and women find themselves facing another battle - against the mental scars. Depression, anxiety and post traumatic stress are common mental health conditions that former troops suffer when they leave the army. The NHS does provide help for ex-troop...
We are interested in articles that address public mental health understanding, or interventions that can help to target mental disorders and promote mental health globally. We welcome manuscripts focusing on public mental health issues such as: assessment tools and indicators, policy, ...