NCPS | Mental Health

Diagnosed by Socials: ADHD Influencing on Instagram and TikTok

The story of this project started when I was on holiday sitting outside under the stars. I was chatting to a friend about the usual: life, friendships, culture and diagnoses. My friend was telling me ...

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ADHD Awareness month: October 1 - October 31, 2023

From our Neurodiversity Ambassador, Claire Thompson I have previously written about my experiences as an autistic adult working with autistic clients in therapy. As this is ADHD awareness month, I was...

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No Child Left Behind: Why every child needs access to the right kind of support for them

As the school bells ring again to signal the start of a new academic year, for many children and young people in the UK, this doesn't symbolise the anticipated return to a familiar routine. Instead, i...

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Timely mental health support: A moral and economic imperative, supported by science

In a recent study by ieso Digital Health, conducted in partnership with Dorset HealthCare University NHS Trust and York Health Economics Consortium, data has emerged that lends robust support to somet...

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Talking therapy could cut hospital stays for diabetes patients - supporting our Direct Access to Counselling Campaign

https://www.standard.co.uk/new... In a study conducted at Barts Health NHS Trust and East London Foundation Trust, clinicians have revealed the significant potential of mental health treatment in redu...

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The National Counselling Society have provided evidence to the UK Government's consultation about Progress Improving Mental Health Services

The National Counselling Society have provided evidence to the UK Government's consultation about Progress Improving Mental Health ServicesThe Public Accounts Committee is conducting an inquiry into P...

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‘Buckling’ NHS fails to treat 250,000 children with mental health problems

‘Buckling’ NHS fails to treat 250,000 children with mental health problems - The GuardianThis article is a damning indictment of the current state of mental health support for children and young peopl...

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NHS Improving Mental Health Services

Following the National Audit Office (NAO) report that we shared and commented on 13th February 2023, the Government are now conducting an Inquiry on mental health services and the progress that they'v...

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What could suicide prevention really look like?

With thanks to our Head of Engagement and Development at NCS, Faye Blackwell, for providing this blog post. To mark World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September, Faye was asked to share her thoughts o...

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