8 d. ago Government issues update on mental health services in Greater Manchester

'We recognise that people with mental health issues, including those in Greater Manchester, are not getting the support or care they need'

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1 week ago Has OpenAI really made ChatGPT better for users with mental health problems?

Prompts indicating suicidal ideation got alarming replies, which experts say shows ‘how easy it is to break the model’An OpenAI statement released this week claimed the company had made its popular service ChatGPT better at supporting users experiencing mental health problems like suicidal ideation or delusions, but experts tell the Guardian they need to do more to truly ensure users are protected.The Guardian tested several prompts indicating suicidal ideation with the ChatGPT GPT-5 updated model, which is now the default, and got alarming responses from the large language model (LLM) chatbot. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago The pharmacist will see you now! Chemists to offer two additional contraception and mental health services for FREE from tomorrow

Local pharmacies in England will offer two new contraception and mental health services for free from tomorrow.

Science

2 w. ago 'I was told if I didn't know what I had the doctor couldn't diagnose me

The last appointment I had with the NHS Primary Mental Health Support Service (PMHSS) left me feeling worse than when I walked in

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3 w. ago The Rising Need for Mental Health and Addiction Services in London: What You Need to Know

The Rising Need for Mental Health and Addiction Services in London: What You Need to Know  London Post

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3 w. ago NHS Lanarkshire opens hospital garden to support children and young people’s mental health

The health board’s Green Health Partnership (GHP) has teamed up with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) to create the relaxing garden.

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3 w. ago Southport killer's 'risk to others' was not properly assessed and he was signed off by mental health services just six days before attack, inquiry hears

The public inquiry investigating Axel Rudakubana's crimes today heard it was 'unacceptable' that he was signed off with such an inadequate assessment.

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3 w. ago Southport killer judged to pose no risk to others just days before attack

Rudakubana, then 17, was discharged from Alder Hey Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) on July 23 last year.

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3 w. ago Southport killer assessed as posing no risk to others six days before attack

Axel Rudakubana was discharged from Alder Hey Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services on July 23 last year.

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3 w. ago Psychiatrist says Southport killer's parents 'manipulated' information about violent past

Dr Anthony Molyneux said Axel Rudakubana's parents had 'stage managed' their son's violent past when the teenager was referred to child mental health services

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3 w. ago Healthcare staff in Wales under 'sustained pressure' with risks to patients

An independent assessment of GP practices, emergency departments, maternity units, and mental health services reveals a system 'stretched to its limits'

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4 w. ago Federal employees in mental health and disease control were among targets in weekend firings

Federal employees working on mental health services, disease outbreaks and disaster preparedness were among those hit by the Trump administration’s mass firings over the weekend

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4 w. ago Ricky Hatton Foundation launches after boxing legend's death as 'no fighter fights alone'

The 46-year-old was found dead at his home last month and the new charity aims to 'raise funds and awareness' to help those in need gain access to mental health services

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