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Wales showcases health leadership on global stage
Wales’s innovative public health approach received international recognition at a major World Health Organisation meeting this week.
‘Early intervention can prevent young people reaching crisis point with their mental health’
‘Early intervention can prevent young people reaching crisis point with their mental health’ – said Mental Health Minister Sarah Murphy.
More than 200,000 calls to urgent mental health service
The national 111 press 2 service, which has transformed access to support for urgent mental health issues, has received more than 200,000 calls since its launch.
Welsh Government salutes our Armed Forces
The Welsh Government is proudly celebrating Armed Forces Week, honouring the contribution of veterans, serving personnel, and their families as communities across Wales prepare for a series of special events.
Welsh football clubs supported to reach mental health goals
Every football club in Wales will be able to access one of around 1,000 mental health awareness training places as part of a drive to better support clubs to support their teams, coaches and players and their wider community.
New vision for mental health in Wales paves the way for same-day support
People who need mental health support will increasingly have access to same-day services, as part of an ambitious plan to further improve care across Wales
New vision to reduce suicide deaths in Wales and improve support for people who self-harm
An ambitious new drive to create a more compassionate approach to understanding the causes of and responding to suicide and self-harm will help to save lives.
Peer support service a ‘game changer’ for people struggling with eating disorders, says Minister
A peer support service for people struggling with eating disorders has been hailed as a ‘game changer’ by Minister Sarah Murphy.
Additional funding to help those through difficult times
An extra £3m is being invested in bereavement services across Wales to help ensure everyone can access the support they need, when they need it.
£13.7m to transform services and cut ADHD and autism waiting times
A further £13.7m will be invested to improve neurodivergence services and reduce waiting times for autism and ADHD assessments across Wales.
‘Employers have a responsibility to support the mental health of those who work for them,’ says Minister
Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, Sarah Murphy, has stressed the importance of mental health in the workplace during a visit to an employer leading the way with supporting their employees.
“It’s crucial care-experienced young people can access the support they need to succeed” – says Minister
Mental Health and Wellbeing Minister Sarah Murphy has stressed the importance of access to mental health support to help care experienced young people “succeed in life”.