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NHS mental health crisis helplines receive three million calls

(8 days ago) WEB8 July 2021. Coronavirus. Mental health. Mental health phonelines run by the NHS have answered around three million calls during the pandemic. The dedicated 24/7 NHS mental health crisis helplines were fast-tracked to open a year ago so everyone could get rapid …

https://www.england.nhs.uk/2021/07/nhs-mental-health-crisis-helplines-receive-three-million-calls/

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Helplines and listening services - Mind

(Just Now) WEBLocal NHS mental health crisis helplines. If you live in England, your local NHS should have a mental health crisis number you can call.To find the number use the NHS urgent mental health helpline finder on the NHS website. You will need to know your postcode. If you live in Wales, you can contact NHS 111 and select option 2.This will put you through …

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/crisis-services/helplines-listening-services/

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Met Police to attend fewer mental health calls - BBC News

(3 days ago) WEBPolice to attend fewer mental health calls. Local police numbers down by two thirds since 2015. The Met said its officers spend an average of 14.2 hours in hospital with patients when they are

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-67275176

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Police in England to attend fewer mental health calls - BBC

(8 days ago) WEBAt the moment, some police forces in England and Wales attend 80% of so-called health and social care incidents. It is expected this will be reduced to between 20 and 30% within the next two years

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66304472

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Mental Health Services Monthly Statistics, Final …

(1 days ago) WEBLast edited: 22 July 2022 3:21 pm. The Mental Health Services Monthly Statistics publication series presents the latest figures on mental health in England. At the end of September 2021, there were 1,487,938 people in contact with mental health services, with 366,560 new referrals being received into services during September 2021.

https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/statistical/mental-health-services-monthly-statistics/final-september-2021

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Mental health: Sussex crisis calls more than double in a year

(3 days ago) WEBCalls to a mental health crisis line in Sussex have more than doubled in 12 months, according to an NHS trust. Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SPNHSFT) said calls reached 17,000 in

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-67195452

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Where to get urgent help for mental health - NHS

(8 days ago) WEBCall 116 123 to talk to Samaritans, or email: [email protected] for a reply within 24 hours. Text "SHOUT" to 85258 to contact the Shout Crisis Text Line, or text "YM" if you're under 19. If you're under 19, you can also call 0800 1111 to talk to Childline. The number will not appear on your phone bill.

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/where-to-get-urgent-help-for-mental-health/

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Getting help in a mental health crisis - Mind

(6 days ago) WEBIf you don't want to call 999. If you can keep yourself safe for a short while, but you still need urgent advice: Contact NHS 111 if you live in England; Contact NHS 111 Wales if you live in Wales (select option 2 to access urgent mental health support); Contact a local urgent mental health helpline (England only); Contact your GP surgery and ask for an …

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/crisis-services/getting-help-in-a-crisis/

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People with mental illness in England face ‘horrifically long

(7 days ago) WEBFigures published this year revealed that ambulance services in England spent 1.8m hours dealing with mental health calls in 2021/22. The Metropolitan police announced last May it would stop

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/sep/02/ambulance-delays-mental-illness-england

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Helplines and crisis contacts - Centre for Mental Health

(1 days ago) WEBMind also has a network of local associations in England and Wales to which people can turn for help and assistance. Lines are open Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm (except bank holidays). www.mind.org.uk. InfoLine: 0300 123 3393 to call, or text 86463. Email [email protected].

https://www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/helplines-and-crisis-contacts/

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Police forces across England plan to respond to fewer mental …

(8 days ago) WEBAs part of an approach called Right Care, Right Person, police officers will only respond to 999 mental health calls when there is an “immediate threat to life”. The new strategy will be

https://theconversation.com/police-forces-across-england-plan-to-respond-to-fewer-mental-health-calls-heres-why-207154

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Agreement to support mental health care and free up police time

(8 days ago) WEBThe government is investing an additional £2.3 billion annually into mental health services in England by 2024. Attending mental health calls is not always appropriate and these changes will

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/agreement-to-support-mental-health-care-and-free-up-police-time

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Mental health statistics: prevalence, services and funding in …

(4 days ago) WEBThis is just over 6% of the population, varying from 16.7% of 11 to 15 year olds and 14.6% of 16 to 19 year olds to 3.2% of 65 to 69 year olds. Access to and contact with mental health services varies across the country. The highest was Hull, where 10.8% of the adult population were in contact with mental health services during 2022/23.

https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/sn06988/

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Police in England must keep answering mental health calls, charity

(6 days ago) WEBMinisters should order police forces in England to keep attending mental health calls until more funding is in place for the NHS to plug the gap or risk further deaths, a charity is urging

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/mar/24/police-england-must-keep-answering-mental-health-calls-charity-urges

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Some police have stopped answering mental health calls, with no

(1 days ago) WEBA new policy designed to allow police in England and Wales to focus on law and order risks unintended consequences, as Matthew Limb reports Police forces in parts of the UK have stopped answering urgent calls related to mental health even before alternative support is available to people, under a policy designed to free up officers’ …

https://www.bmj.com/content/382/bmj.p2208

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Call for evidence for new 10-year plan to improve mental health

(8 days ago) WEB12 April 2022. A call for evidence opens today to inform a new 10-year mental health plan to level up mental health across the country and put mental and physical health on an equal footing. The

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/call-for-evidence-for-new-10-year-plan-to-improve-mental-health

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Mental health‐related police incidents: Results of a national census

(7 days ago) WEBIn England and Wales, the police are given powers under section 136 (s136) Mental Health Act (MHA) 1983/2007 to remove a person from a public place, when they appear to be suffering from a mental disorder, to a place of safety to facilitate assessment of their health and well-being as well as the safety of other people around them (Thomas

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/cbm.2206

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New poll reveals four in five with mental health issues are …

(Just Now) WEBDespite today’s news that inflation has fallen to 2.3% - the lowest level in almost three years- the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) says the UK Governments must still take action to tackle t he impact of the cost of living on the nation.. BACP’s new poll and report reveals the extent at which the mental health of the …

https://www.bacp.co.uk/news/news-from-bacp/2024/22-may-new-poll-reveals-four-in-five-with-mental-health-issues-are-negatively-affected-by-cost-of-living-crisis/

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Mental health emergencies attended by ambulances in the United …

(3 days ago) WEBDemand for ambulance services has been increasing year-on-year. 1–4 In the United Kingdom (UK), 5 United States 6 and Australia 2 people presenting with mental health problems are important contributors to rising demand. Such patients involve severe presentations, including anxiety, depression, psychosis, acute behavioural disturbance, …

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/13558196221119913

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Mental Health Services Monthly Statistics, Performance March 2024

(5 days ago) WEBThis publication provides the most timely statistics available relating to NHS funded secondary mental health, learning disabilities and autism services in England. This information will be of use

https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/mental-health-services-monthly-statistics-performance-march-2024

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Mental health charity Bristol Mind launches fundraising campaign

(6 days ago) WEBEngland. 3 hrs ago. Concerns ahead of mental health 999 policy launch. A delayed policy where police will attend fewer 999 mental health calls starts in Norfolk next week. 3 hrs ago.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv26282glp6o

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When is Mental Health Awareness Week? Signs of stress and how …

(9 days ago) WEBNHS 111: If you need urgent help with stress or any other mental health crisis, you can call NHS 111 (England) or the equivalent service elsewhere in the UK. They can provide advice and direct you

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/mental-health-awareness-week-2024-date-signs-stress-b998827.html

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If thousands are off work with mental health issues, why is it that …

(9 days ago) WEBOfficial figures have revealed that two-thirds of people claiming incapacity benefits are not employed due to mental health problems – and between 2022 and 2023, it was cited around 870,000

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/health/health-news/if-thousands-are-off-work-with-mental-health-issues-why-is-it-that-so-many-people-are-ditching-therapy/ar-BB1kpQuo

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1M officer hours saved with new approach to mental health

(8 days ago) WEBThese monthly officer hours saved represented reduced deployment to concern for safety and mental health incidents reported by Humberside Police. There were almost 37,000 individuals detained by police in England and Wales under Section 136 in 2021/22. Use of the Section 136 has increased by 10% in the last four years.

https://news.npcc.police.uk/releases/police-to-save-1-million-officer-hours-as-forces-adopt-new-model-to-ensure-specialist-care-for-health-incidents

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Call to redesign paediatric wards to help youngsters with mental …

(1 days ago) WEBAccording to the report, 11.7% of admissions to inpatient wards for children aged five to 18 were due to mental health problems in 2021 and 2022. In 2023, one in five children and young people in

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/nhs-england-government-children-england-b2549917.html

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A 'revolving door' of mental health calls is straining local police

(7 days ago) WEBFARGO — When 911 calls come into the Red River Regional Dispatch Center for an individual who is having a mental health emergency, it is almost always police officers who respond to the call

https://www.inforum.com/news/fargo/a-revolving-door-of-mental-health-calls-is-straining-local-police-what-can-be-done

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Social media is driving teen mental health crisis, surgeon general …

(Just Now) WEBMay 23, 2023, 2:00 AM PDT. By Erika Edwards and Hallie Jackson. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, long a proponent of mental health awareness, has issued a warning that social media use is a main

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/social-media-mental-health-anxiety-depression-teens-surgeon-general-rcna85575

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What can prevent suicide? A place to call home, a person to reach …

(6 days ago) WEBIf you or someone you know needs mental health resources and support, please call, text or chat with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or visit 988lifeline.org for 24/7 access to free and

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/05/16/suicide-deaths-cdc-treatment-prevention/73674550007/

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CVS poll reveals mental health concerns surpass pandemic levels

(4 days ago) WEBMental health concerns are higher than during the pandemic, according to this 2024 CVS Health poll. Tue, 21 May 2024 02:11:49 GMT (1716257509728) Story Infinite Scroll - News3 v1.0.0 (common)

https://turnto10.com/features/health-landing-page/cvs-health-survey-mental-health-concerns-continue-to-rise-southern-new-england-rhode-island-pandemic-poll-phones-may-15-2024

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Why Parent Mental Health is Essential for Our Kids - House Calls …

(6 days ago) WEBIn this deeply personal conversation, the Surgeon General (and dad of 2) and psychologist Dr. Aliza Pressman put the spotlight on parent mental health. Dr. Pressman changes the conversation from trying to be the perfect parent to growing as a parent. To help our kids’ mental health, we also need to prioritize and care for parent mental health.

https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/priorities/house-calls/dr-aliza-pressman/index.html

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About Adverse Childhood Experiences Adverse Childhood …

(1 days ago) WEBOutcomes. ACEs can have lasting effects on health and well-being in childhood and life opportunities well into adulthood. 9 Life opportunities include things like education and job potential. These experiences can increase the risks of injury, sexually transmitted infections, and involvement in sex trafficking.

https://www.cdc.gov/aces/about/index.html

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NYC Council Calls for Funding Restorations and Investments in …

(6 days ago) WEBRecent Press Releases. NYC Council Calls on the Administration to Protect Older Adult Centers and Services ahead of Aging Executive Budget Hearing May 17, 2024; NYC Council Calls for Budget Restorations and Greater Investments in Programs That Address Recidivism and Mental Health to Improve Public Safety and Advance Closure …

https://council.nyc.gov/press/2024/05/13/2603/

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Increasing rates of teen sexual assault could be contributing to …

(1 days ago) WEBSuicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467; Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636; Headspace on 1800 650 890; Mental health disorders among young people have soared by nearly 50 per cent in 15 years. The

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-23/teen-sexual-assault-mental-health-problems/103873228

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NHS England » Monthly operational statistics – May 2024

(7 days ago) WEBThis is 3 minutes and 28 seconds faster compared to March and is the first time in a year that the average was below 31 minutes. NHS 111 received 2,011,994 calls (around 64.9 thousand per day) in March. Demand was 3.7% up year on year and 11.9% above volumes received in February 2024.

https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/monthly-operational-statistics-may-2024/

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Chicago Veterans Ruck March 2024 raises awareness for suicide

(6 days ago) WEBFor the 10th consecutive year, the Chicago Veterans Ruck March is using Memorial Day Weekend as an opportunity to help raise awareness about the mental health struggles that impact many veterans.

https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-veterans-ruck-march-2024-raises-awareness-suicide/14866785/

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