A HEALTH and Social Services mental health survey has helped to raise awareness and encourage the next steps in introducing a mental health strategy, according to Guernsey Mind’s senior advocacy liaison officer.
Mental Health news
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MENTAL health problems in children have been rising by 10% a year since 2007.
Charities welcome £25m. mental health proposal
NEW mental health facilities would make a huge difference, say two local charities.
HSSD eyes big change in care for mentally ill
A MENTAL health strategy to help sufferers live more independently will be a key part of sustainable healthcare in the future.
‘Prime site’ Swissville could go in HSSD sell-off
HEALTH and Social Services is investigating selling off parts of its estate including prime property at Swissville.
Cliff fall man ‘failed by health services’
GUERNSEY’S mental health services have been accused of failing Alderney postman Jamie Spandler.
Cutting Priory contract leads to calls for a full mental health strategy
A COMPREHENSIVE mental health strategy is needed, according to leading campaigners.
Primary mental health care ‘could save millions’
PLANS to introduce more mental health services at primary care level could save taxpayers thousands, if not millions, in benefits.
The priority that was ignored
TODAY, over eight pages, we look at the state of Guernsey’s mental health services and chart some of the many good things that are going on.
Lack of mental health strategy is making people suffer
PEOPLE are suffering in silence because of the stigma attached to mental health in Guernsey, it has been claimed.
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