Mental health problems on the rise during financial crisis – EUobserver / Brussels (21st December 2011) – The number of suicides in Greece reached a pan-European high during the first half of 2011, according to figures recently released by the Greek health ministry. Experts believe the increase is due to the effects of the financial crisis. Human rights expert Gabor Petri, from Mental Health Europe, describes how citizens are being affected. By Méabh Mc Mahon

 

People with severe mental health problems 'miss out'

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The studies included a wide range of conditions including arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis and HIV. The research covered nearly two million people and found that those with the most severe mental health issues had physical …
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Understanding mental health problems can benefit workplace productivity

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The institute's executive director Richard Denniss said 43 per cent of employees surveyed reported their managers were poorly skilled in discussing sensitive workplace issues. ''The survey shows that Australian workers find talking about mental health …
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Award for Boston mental health group volunteer Neave Taylor

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A VOLUNTEER who devotes his time to teaching people with severe and enduring mental health issues to play instruments and sing has won an award. Musician Neave Taylor runs a weekly music group at the Acorn Music Group in Boston for people with …
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Mental Health: The Big Elephant in the Room

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One of the more modern interpretations of mental health issues is that they are no different than other medical conditions like HIV or cancer, which are prevalent yet not fully understood. Some of these disorders, simply put, are situations that we do …
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