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Kent and Medway mental health services now run by one trust From April, one local NHS trust now runs all mental health services for Kent and Medway.

'Landmark' change to Kent mental health services

For the first time in Kent and Medway, children and young people's mental health services, adult mental health services, and care for eating disorders are being run by one local NHS mental health trust.

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What is the Nottingham Inquiry, how does it work and what happens next? Deadly attacks carried out by Valdo Calocane on 13 June 2023 are being examined at a public inquiry.

What is the Nottingham public inquiry and how does it work?

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This World Health Day, the focus is on the importance of research to improve future health, and guide policy and decision making.

At SANE, research drives better mental health through our research centre in Oxford.
 
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Over 2 million people in the UK are waiting for mental health support - a demand the NHS is struggling to meet ❤️‍🩹

Change is essential, so everyone can access the support and treatment they deserve ✊

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It's Trans Day of Visibility🏳️‍⚧️

Everyone deserves acceptance, safety, and access to the support they need 🩵🩷🤍

To anyone struggling, you are not alone. For LGBTQIA+ specific support, there are resources listed on the second slide.

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You can’t see what others are carrying or what they may be facing. Choose kindness always ❤️

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We know how easy it is for work, deadlines, and endless to-do lists to take over our week but please don't forget the most important thing on your schedule: you ❤️

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One consultant psychiatrist for every 2,500 people who will experience a mental illness each year in England, latest census shows People who have a mental illness are unable to access vital care and treatment due to "unsustainable” staff shortages, the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) is warning today.

People who have a mental illness are unable to access vital care and treatment due to 'unsustainable' staff shortages, the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) is warning today.

www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...

Swipe to learn more about neurodiversity and the importance of this week💕🙌 SANEline Services are here for you: sane.org.uk/support 🔗

Neurodiversity Celebration Week is all about celebrating the many skills and talents of neurodivergent individuals, and challenging the misconceptions around neurological differences.

Mental health accounts for over 20% of demand on health services, yet the government has confirmed that the share of NHS spending on mental health in England will fall again next year, the third consecutive year this has happened.

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Global task force agrees on key biological markers for anorexia | King's College London The World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry (WFSBP) has reached consensus on candidate biomarkers for anorexia nervosa and published a statement.

The World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry (WFSBP) has reached consensus on candidate biomarkers for anorexia nervosa and published a statement.

www.kcl.ac.uk/news/global-...

Mental health accounts for over 20% of demand on health services, yet the government has confirmed that the share of NHS spending on mental health in England will fall again next year, the third consecutive year this has happened.

Read SANE’s full statement here: www.sane.org.uk/campaigning-...

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To any students currently struggling with their mental health, you are not alone 🫂

Please reach out to a trusted family member/friend and contact your university for university-based support .

University Mental Health Day aims to raise awareness around student's mental health and the support options available, as well as to encourage students to reach out for help if and when they need it.

No evidence ADHD is being over-diagnosed, say experts Experts are warning that far from being over-diagnosed, people with ADHD are waiting too long for assessment, support and treatment.

Experts are warning that far from being over-diagnosed, people with ADHD are waiting too long for assessment, support and treatment.

www.cam.ac.uk/research/new...

Poorly regulated clinics in England are putting children with ADHD at risk, warn doctors Private providers accused of prescribing powerful stimulants without examining young patients properly

Poorly regulated clinics in England are putting children with ADHD at risk, warn doctors

Private providers accused of prescribing powerful stimulants without examining young patients properly

Read the article: www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

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Mental health units discharging eating disorder patients with ‘dangerously low’ BMIs FoI request reveals some people sent home despite BMIs below 15 – considered to be ‘severe malnutrition’

Mental health units discharging eating disorder patients with ‘dangerously low’ BMIs

FoI request reveals some people sent home despite BMIs below 15 – considered to be ‘severe malnutrition’

Read the article here: www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

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Davina McCall backs the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ call for more action on menopause and women’s mental health RCPsych has published its first-ever position statement on menopause and mental health and Davina McCall is backing our call for more action on menopause and women’s mental health.

Davina McCall backs the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ call for more action on menopause and women’s mental health

www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...

It’s Helplines Awareness Day, which is all about raising awareness of the amazing work helplines do every day and reminding people that support is always available ❤️

If you’re struggling with your mental health, you are not alone.

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NHS England » “NHS talking therapies completely changed my life”: NHS launches major campaign to support millions more people with anxiety NHS England » “NHS talking therapies completely changed my life”: NHS launches major campaign to support millions more people with anxiety

"NHS talking therapies completely changed my life”: NHS launches major campaign to support millions more people with anxiety.

Read the full article: www.england.nhs.uk/2026/02/nhs-...

Suicide rates for UK men are a ‘national catastrophe’, says Prince William

William tells radio panel that talking about emotions and mental health should become ‘second nature to us all’

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Lampard Inquiry hears more evidence on Essex mental health deaths The latest stage of the public inquiry into 2,000 deaths in Essex hears more from bereaved families.

What have families told the Lampard Inquiry into mental health deaths?

England's first public inquiry into mental health-related deaths has heard two weeks of evidence from bereaved families and friends about how their loved ones were treated.

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Feeling down? Here’s a little message for you today ❤️

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It’s Random Acts of Kindness Day! Here’s some inspiration for what you can do to get involved💕

Share this to help us spread a little bit of kindness🌟

At SANE, we really appreciate every single act of kindness, no matter how small. If you would like to donate, you can do so here: sane.org.uk/donate

Struggling with your mental health? You don’t have to face this alone.

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Half a million children on mental health waiting lists in England risk turning to AI chatbots for support, warns RCPsych This Children's Mental Health Week, we have identified that there are currently 550,610 children and young people who have been referred to mental health services in England and on waiting lists for t...

This Children's Mental Health Week, the Royal College of Psychiatrists has identified that there are currently 550,610 children and young people, who have been referred to mental health services in England and on waiting lists for treatment.

Read article here: www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...

Exercise can be ‘frontline treatment’ for mild depression, researchers say Biggest improvements seen in young adults and new mothers, with group activities of most benefit

Aerobic exercise such as running, swimming or dancing can be considered a treatment for mild depression and anxiety, according to research that suggests working out with others brings the most benefits.

Read article here: www.theguardian.com/society/2026...