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Why physical health is a critical part of care for people with severe mental illness
An analysis of NHS data by Rethink Mental Illness highlights major health inequalities among adults referred to specialist…

Why play matters when children face hospital treatment
A shortage of health play professionals is leaving many children in English hospitals without dedicated support to manage…

Why England’s Record Antidepressant Use Cannot Be Explained by Overprescribing Alone
Antidepressant prescribing in England reached a record level in 2025–26. The figures raise legitimate questions about treatment, but…

Millions in England face longer waits for mental health care as NHS providers plan cuts
Millions of adults and children in England face being forced to wait longer for mental health care, with…
