Mental health

The profound impact social media is having on the mental well-being of young girls is a topic that holds deep personal significance to her as a mother of two says Rachael Anderson.

After a year of the most extreme public health messages and changes in our behaviour we need to re-evaluate what will work to reduce stigma and encourage young people to access mental health services, writes Claire Mutimer.

Three times more low-skilled labourers in construction roles will commit suicide annually than the male national average. Lauren Pott asks how communications could help change this shocking statistic.

Catherine Maguire summarises her dissertation study into the impact of social media in reducing the stigma attached to mental illness.

Richard McElwee discusses the mixed messages on mental health from brands and celebrities.

Guest author Felicity Haslehurst welcomes the new willingness to talk about mental health in the workplace.

Mental health campaigner Lucy Nichol explains why she has written a book on the subject.