NHS Tayside taxi bill soars by £162,000 in one year
NHS Tayside had to pay almost half a million pounds in taxi fares following the closure of the Mulberry Unit.
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Retired NHS worker returned to help make Grenfell community ‘feel well’
A retired grandmother who returned to the NHS to help heal the grieving Grenfell community said she hopes a positive legacy can emerge from the blaze for the next generation.
Letters suggest Robert Burns was bipolar, academics say
Analysis of 800 letters and journals written by Robert Burns suggest he had bipolar disorder, according to academic researchers.
Duke of Cambridge praises ‘brave’ Danny Rose for speaking out about depression
The Duke of Cambridge has praised Danny Rose for speaking publicly about being diagnosed with depression which was sparked by a lengthy injury lay-off and a death in the family.
Rose opening up about his depression will help others – Mind
Danny Rose’s public disclosure outlining his depression could inspire others to open up on mental health issues, according to the charity Mind.
Rennie reveals worst adult mental health waiting times in Fife
A Fife adult has been forced to wait nearly two years to begin mental health treatment.
Anxiety and stress at home taking huge toll on Fife youngsters
Nearly a quarter of Fife’s young people referred for specialist mental health support are said to be suffering from anxiety or stress at home.
Family hopeful of FAI into death of man turned away from Carseview
The family of a Dundee man who committed suicide after being turned away from a mental health crisis centre hope a Fatal Accident Inquiry could soon be ordered into his death.
FMQs: Nicola Sturgeon challenged on denying children mental health treatment
More than 5,000 young people in Scotland have been denied mental health treatment during the wait for a national probe into rejected applications.
Changes to ‘body clock’ can increase mental health risks
Disruption to the body clock increases the risk of mood disorders and depression, a large study has confirmed.