Essex mental health deaths review “offers no confidence”
An investigation into a “series of tragic deaths” over a seven-year period at a mental health unit offers no confidence, a
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MP visits Southend Samaritans to discuss impact of COVID-19 on mental health
Southend MP James Duddridge visited the town’s Samaritans branch last week to learn more about the charity’s emotional support service
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Huge surge expected on need for mental health services in Essex due to coronavirus
The demand for people needing access to psychological therapies in order to treat anxiety disorders and depression may increase by
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Mental health in Essex expected to deteriorate over consequences of coronavirus pandemic
Depression and anxiety due to Covid-19 is expected to double over the next few months – leading to four in
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Essex needs to anticipate and respond to the “cascade of compounding psychosocial risks” triggered by the pandemic and economic shock
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Warning to would-be vigilantes after man suffers mental health crisis in Tilbury
Police are urging residents of Tilbury to show compassion after a man suffered a mental health crisis in Civic Square
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Surge anticipated in demand for mental health services
Public health services are preparing for a surge in demand for mental health services once the coronavirus lockdown is lifted.
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College goes yellow to support mental health awareness
Students and staff at South Essex College wore yellow to raise awareness on World Mental Health Day last Thursday. The
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College staff qualify as mental health first aiders
Twelve members of staff at South Essex College have qualified as mental health first aiders. The group completed a two
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Art therapy project transforms outdoor space at Basildon Mental Health Unit
Patients and occupational therapists have combined art and therapy to transform the outdoor space at Basildon Mental Health Unit. Adult
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