Can mental health be improved by a sense of community?
Can a sense of community help with mental health?
By Liz Lockhart
Many recent research studies have touched on the subject of how mental health can be affected by environmental and community issues. Mental Healthy recently reported on one such study which suggested that the better off in society are more distrustful of their neighbours perhaps suggesting a feeling of isolation.
Other studies have looked at how modern technology effects mental health and communication between families and communities. The latest study to attempt to shed light on these issues is mentioned in Science Daily and was carried out by the University of Michigan.
More than 7 in 10 users of social care in Cumbria are happy with service
Cumbria social care users happy with service
By James Johnson
Last updated at 11:34, Tuesday, 13 September 2011
More than seven in 10 users of social care in Cumbria are happy with the service, according to a new survey.
The results of the survey, organised by the Department of Health, will be used to improve local services as local authorities battle stringent cuts.
Thousands of disabled people suffer abuse on a daily basis
‘Hate crime’ fear for York’s disabled
9:19am Tuesday 13th September 2011
A DISABILITY campaigner from York has spoken out after a national report said thousands of disabled people were suffering abuse on a daily basis.
The inquiry, entitled Hidden In Plain Sight, was carried out by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), and looked at reports from police forces, schools and public transport operators around the country to find out the scale of daily harassment.
