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27 Mar 2024

Escalating Crisis – Preventable Loss of Young Lives

SANE responds to the CQC’s Monitoring the Mental Health Act in 2022/2023 report

“The Care Quality Commission’s report echoes everything SANE has been fighting for over the past decade. Yet despite repeated positive words and financial pledges from government, the lack of access to care and treatment, particularly for young people, has …

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27 Mar 2024

“My Asylum Days” by Peter Carter

As we embrace the budding promise of spring, we’re moved to introduce a compelling addition to the discourse on mental health care: “My Asylum Days” by Peter Carter.

Through Carter’s lens, we confront the stark realities of mental health care and are compelled to reflect on the inadequacies …

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26 Mar 2024

A Creative Journey Towards Mental Health Advocacy with Matt Weston

In the realm of creativity, where ideas converge with emotions, Matt Weston’s journey stands out as a sign of authenticity and empathy. With a career spanning 15 years, transitioning from science to the world of advertising and writing, Matt’s narrative is intertwined with a profound exploration of mental health.

Initially …

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20 Feb 2024

Dancing Through Darkness

We were very distressed to learn of the death of Robin Windsor, one of SANE’s most vigorous and loyal ambassadors. He brought the elegance, energy and sheer joy of his dancing into mental health and gave hope to those, like him, who have struggled with dark times.

He was charismatic …

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20 Dec 2023

SANE comments on annual suicide figures showing little change in rate

The Office for National Statistics has published the latest figures for deaths registered as suicides in England and Wales during 2022.

The data showed there were 5,642 suicides, a slight rise on 2021 when 5,583 deaths were registered. The 2022 rate of 10.7 deaths per 100,000 people, was unchanged on …

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18 Dec 2023

Support from SANE over Christmas

Mental health problems don’t stop for the holiday season. If you struggle with mental illness, care for someone who does or have experienced loss, this time of year can feel especially isolating or lonely.

Feelings can be exacerbated by expectations that everyone is or should be enjoying the ‘most …

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24 Nov 2023

One in five children and young people struggle with their mental health

New data from NHS England shows one in five children and young people in England, aged eight to 25, had a probable mental disorder in 2023.

In addition, more than one in 10 of 17 to 19-year-olds who took part in a major new survey this year had an eating …

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07 Nov 2023

SANE’s response to Government dropping Mental Health Act reform

The government will not reform the Mental Health Act before the next election.

The King’s Speech, which sets out the Government’s legislative agenda for the coming parliamentary year, was today delivered by King Charles in the Lords Chamber to mark the State Opening of Parliament.

The speech sets …

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01 Nov 2023

SANE on Right Care Right Person for mental health patients in London

The Metropolitan Police will reduce the number of mental health calls officers attend in London in an initiative with the NHS to ensure people receive treatment from the most suitable professionals.

Marjorie Wallace, founder and chief executive of mental health charity SANE, said: “SANE fears the impact the significant reduction …

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24 Oct 2023

I’m Fine: mother’s revealing account of her daughter’s battle with depression

Aeryn Bond, a young writer and aspiring actor, battled depression until it stole her life. Recognising her daughter’s talent for writing, Ellen has used Aeryn’s words together with her own, to honour Aeryn’s memory while raising awareness of the reality of teenage depression in their book, I’m Fine.

In sharing …

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