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People with severe mental illness encouraged to come forward for physical health checksPeople in West Sussex with a diagnosis of severe mental illnesses, such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, are being encouraged to book free physical health checks with their GP. Those with severe17 Apr 2024Mental Health SupportRead more
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Over a quarter of a million children are waiting for mental health supportA recent report from the Children’s Commissioner, Dame Rachel de Souza, finds that 305,000 or 32 per cent of children and young people referred to CAMHS in 2022-23 received support, while 270,300 (or20 Mar 2024Mental Health SupportRead more
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A Different View exhibits at Colonnade HouseA collection of artworks created by people with severe and enduring mental health problems was exhibited during January at a gallery in Worthing – with a private view last week to celebrate this joint02 Feb 2024Mental Health SupportRead more
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CAPITAL Project Trust co-production successLast month, CAPITAL Project Trust held a co-production workshop in Worthing in which people shared examples of good practice, what co-production means to them and what gets in the way. CAPITAL Project29 Nov 2023Mental Health SupportRead more
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Youth mental health crisis hitting the disadvantaged the hardestThirty-nine per cent of 16-18 year olds living in the most deprived areas are still waiting for mental health support, compared to just 18 per cent in more affluent areas, finds the COSMO Study into16 Nov 2023Mental Health SupportRead more
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The role of social media in young people’s mental healthHow much is social media really to blame for the rise in mental health problems among young people? We spoke to two of our Pathfinder partners at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and West16 Oct 2023Mental Health SupportRead more
