Mental Health News
Summaries and links to articles on the research and study of mental illness around the world; changes and improvements to services within the UK and specific to Dorset; changes in legislation; Dorset Mental Health Forum developments and other topical news.
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You can view older items by visiting the Mental Health News Archive.
January 2009
New articles section added to the Forum website
1st January
Visit the Articles section to read about a variety of topics. Including personal stories, views and opinions, mental health practices and therapies plus Forum developments. It is available as a permanent link from the Information and Resources page.
Risk of suicide after suicide attempt according to coexisting psychiatric disorder
1st January
Research study investigating the impact of coexistent psychiatric morbidity on risk of suicide after a suicide attempt. Read the full article about increased risk of suicide.
Admissions for self harm after discharge from psychiatric inpatient care
1st January
Research study to determine the risk of non-fatal self harm in the 12 months after discharge from psychiatric inpatient care. Read about cases of self harm after inpatient discharge.