ADHD and autism at risk of overdiagnosis, finds government review of mental health

ADHD and autism are at risk of overdiagnosis but anxiety and depression are surging according to government review of UK’s mental health led by Prof Peter Fonagy … →Read more

Mental health and ADHD diagnosis can cause harm, says official review

Government-commissioned report calls for more opportunities to work and socialise for young people and rejects claims of ‘snowflake’ generation … →Read more

‘Here’s why Britain’s young people are so mentally ill’

OPINION: Mirror Health Editor Martin Bagot gives his take on the Fonagy review, which is the most comprehensive ever assessment of ADHD, autism and mental health in Britain … →Read more

ADHD and autism at risk of over-diagnosis, says report, as author warns of rise in mental ill health

Prof Peter Fonagy, who chaired the review, tells Radio 4’s Today programme there has been a “very real” rise in “distress and mental ill health among young people”. →Read more

Hampshire adult social care services rated ‘Good’ by Care Quality Commission – Hampshire County Council

Hampshire adult social care services rated ‘Good’ by Care Quality Commission  Hampshire County Council →Read more

Find out how tech can help live with dementia during free drop-in event – The Somerset Leveller

Find out how tech can help live with dementia during free drop-in event  The Somerset Leveller →Read more

Warning mothers could ‘fall through gaps’ as mental health support faces cuts – News & Star

Warning mothers could ‘fall through gaps’ as mental health support faces cuts  News & Star →Read more

Sir Alex Ferguson’s dementia playlist: ‘Music is one of the best things that can help’ – Big Issue

Sir Alex Ferguson’s dementia playlist: ‘Music is one of the best things that can help’  Big Issue →Read more

Success for Andy Burnham’s national care service will depend on home essentials – The Conversation

Success for Andy Burnham’s national care service will depend on home essentials  The Conversation →Read more

Tories to revive plans for social care cap – and reject Burnham pledge – The i Paper

Tories to revive plans for social care cap – and reject Burnham pledge  The i Paper →Read more