Use of bodycams needs more research, but evidence suggests they may have a role
Let’s not allow mental health problems to become the new back pain for nurses
Findings could influence the care we provide and remove stigma for patients
Prevention is a novel concept in mental health, but its importance should not be overlooked
Like many harmful coping strategies, self-harm provides short-term relief
Nursing needs to acknowledge it’s okay not to be okay
Allowing vaping risks more than a return to smoke-filled rooms
A huge review of the evidence has found antidepressants are more effective than placebos. But what works and what doesn’t in the treatment of depression is far from straightforward
Warning signs that the nursing workforce is in trouble have been apparent for years. The current focus on emotional resilience should not distract from the need for action
The old argument that the roots of mental illness may lie in the body, not the mind, has been re-ignited by research
Self-diagnosis via the internet: democratisation of health or dangerous mistake?
Nursing Standard celebrates its 30th birthday this month. Much has been achieved in mental health nursing during those 30 years but stigma and fair funding for services still remain a challenge, says mental health expert Ian Hulatt.
Government plans to create thousands of new mental health nursing posts are welcome but questions remain over where the extra staff and funding will come from, says mental health expert Ian Hulatt.
Care homes and services for people with mental health problems should act on evidence that access to outdoor spaces can improve mood.