3 h. ago 'Same old Tories' unveil plan to cut benefits for 'low level' mental health conditions

The Conservatives were accused of coming back with reheated policies to cut benefits, foreign aid and civil service numbers - and failing to apologise for their dire record

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5 d. ago UK health alert as people taking sertraline told to avoid this drink

Sertraline, an antidepressant used to treat depression and various other mental health conditions, is one of the most frequently prescribed medications in the UK

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9 d. ago 'Deceptive' two word phrase could actually be a sign someone is battling anxiety

Anxiety is a common mental health condition, with one in four people in the UK experiencing a mental health problem each year. And an expert said you should pay attention to two words

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1 week ago DWP makes major announcement for 2.2 million people claiming Universal Credit

Around 2.2 million people who are currently signed off work due to sickness such as mental health conditions, bad backs, or high blood pressure will be affected, the government said

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1 week ago DWP ramps up job support for 65,000 people with mental health conditions, back pain or high blood pressure

Specialist Jobcentre staff are being redeployed to give skills and employment support to people on Universal Credit.

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2 w. ago Suicide is devastating UK young adults and online harms are feeding the problem

The most recent statistics from mental health charities reveal that rates of suicidal ideation and self-harm are particularly high among UK young people with probable mental health conditions

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2 w. ago Schoolgirl struggling with mental health diagnosed with rare physical condition

Ilia Carney, 10, began experiencing sudden mood swings that left her unable to attend school or even step into her dance classes - and was thought to be struggling with mental health problems.

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3 w. ago People with stress, anxiety or depression could be entitled to PIP or ADP

More than 1.4 million people are currently receiving PIP or Adult Disability Payment to help with a mental health condition.

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4 w. ago Warning as heart disease risk elevated by '72%' among people with this condition

Extensive research has documented a link between mental health conditions and higher CVD risks

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