Job applicants with schizophrenia facing discrimination
A report by the Work Foundation has found that tens of thousands of people with schizophrenia are being denied the chance to work because of “severe discrimination”. Only eight per…
“Angry young men” lack optimism
A study of youth attitudes has raised concerns about young men in the "squeezed middle" who are deeply pessimistic about their future chances. Among these young men - from families…
One in ten young people cannot cope with daily life
A recent survey conducted by the Prince's Trust highlighted the difficulties faced by 16-25 year olds, especially those not in work, education or training (so called Neets). The annual youth…
Mental health & domestic violence
A new study published in the journal PLoS showed that both men and women may be more likely to experience domestic violence if they have mental health disorders. Investigators from…
Eating disorders on the increase
Hospital admissions for eating disorders rose by 16% in England between 2011 and 2012. Eating disorder experts have said that these figures are “just the tip of the iceberg” and…
The impact of postnatal depression
The tragic case of Felicia Boots, who killed both her children in May 2012 highlights the importance of getting treatment for postnatal depression. As professor Louise Howard writes in a…
Depression has soared by 500,000 since 2010
Recent analysis of NHS data suggests the number of people living with depression in England has risen by almost 500,000 since 2010. The data, analysed by firm SSentif, showed that…
Stress in the workplace
According to research by Legal & General Group, one million people now claim sickness benefits for mental health or behavioural problems; an increase of nearly 200,000 since 2002. Managing Director…
