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Government plans network of nearly 200 specialist services to help those facing mental health crises.

Ten families are claiming their children were amongst those harmed by their treatment in the rooms.

The mum of Elise Sebastian, who died in a mental health unit, gives evidence to the Lampard Inquiry.

The system which tracks pulse and breathing rates, and takes images is used by a number of trusts.

Demand is soaring beyond capacity, meaning children in England wait years for help with various conditions.

People living with conditions include heart problems, stroke risks, eye infections and bipolar are unable to get hold of the drugs they rely

A health trust is withdrawing a care package that helped an 84-year-old man to look after his two sons.

ADHD affects the brain's frontal lobe and can impact organisation and focus, a specialist says.

The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last year.

Four days after giving birth, Lizzy Berryman's psychosis forced her to be taken from York to Derby for specialist care.

Lucinda Ritchie, who has full mental capacity, was transferred from a hospital bed despite her refusal.

Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surpris

The actor says starting ADHD medication has allowed him to put on a one-man show about his life.

Chris Stone-Houghton had been experiencing paranoia when he killed his wife Ruth, an inquest heard.

The health secretary said the aim was to tackle a rising demand for services and the increased pressure on the NHS.

The government is facing political pressure as it tries to reform the "broken" system of support for children with special educational needs

Four months after a young woman died in a mental health unit, another patient tried to harm herself in similar circumstances, leaked documen

Failing Mental Health Sevices