Month: October 2025

Improving Support for People with Complex Mental Health Difficulties

A new report from the Centre for Mental Health explores how to improve care for people living with complex mental health difficulties.

The report shows that long hospital stays far from home can leave people feeling isolated and disconnected from their communities. It offers a more compassionate and effective alternative through local community-based support that includes intensive psychotherapy, therapeutic day programmes and high-support accommodation when needed.

This approach helps people stay close to family, friends and familiar surroundings while receiving specialist care. It reminds us that recovery is not only about treatment but also about connection, belonging and stability.

Read the full report here: CentreforMH_ImprovingSupportForPeopleWithComplexMHDifficulties.pdf

Depression & Anxiety Bulletin

The current bulletin for Depression & Anxiety, produced by Merseycare NHS Foundation Trust, is now available to view and download. 

In this edition:

  • Ketamine, depression and childhood trauma: new evidence from a community study
  • The genetic link behind sleep problems, cognitive dysfunction, and neuroticism in ‘treatment-resistant depression’
  • Mind responds to annual mental health act statistics
  • More research needed into psychedelics as potential treatments for mental disorders, calls RCPsych

For support accessing any of the articles within the bulletin please contact: academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk

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Dementia Bulletin

With thanks to our colleagues from Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust please find the latest bulletin attached. Some articles are freely accessible, others require an Open Athens account.

In this issue:

  • Air pollution raises risk of dementia, say Cambridge scientists
  • AI performs as well as traditional methods at identifying Alzheimer’s risk genes
  • Starting conversations about dementia
  • Pain Reliever Tied to Higher Dementia Risk
  • Peer support groups for younger people launch in Sefton and Liverpool

For support accessing any of the articles, please contact academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk.

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What Matters to People Working in Drug and Alcohol Services

A new report from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), produced by Ipsos, explores the experiences of people working in drug and alcohol treatment and recovery services across England.

The survey captures what motivates this vital workforce, the challenges they face and the values that drive their work. It highlights the importance of compassion, teamwork and the desire to make a difference for people affected by substance use.

Understanding these perspectives is key to building a supported and resilient workforce that can continue providing life-changing care.

You can read the full report here: What matters to people working in drug and alcohol services? | Ipsos

Suicide Prevention and Self Harm Bulletin


The latest Suicide Prevention and Self Harm Bulletin produced by the Mersey Care Evidently Better team is now available.

In this issue:

  • Machine learning algorithms and their predictive accuracy for suicide and self-harm: Systematic review and meta-analysis
  • Incidence of suicide within two years of a first diagnosis of depression, anxiety, or mixed anxiety and depression: an exploratory cohort study in primary care using the Clinical Practice Research Datalink
  • Developing theory-informed implementation strategies to embed a suicide safety planning intervention app into a psychiatric emergency department: co-design study using the Behaviour Change Wheel
  • Umbrella review of psychosocial and ward-based interventions to reduce self-harm and suicide risks in in-patient mental health settings

If you are unable to access any of the included articles please contact academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk.

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Community Health Bulletin

The latest Community health Bulletin produced by the Evidently Better team at Mersey Care NHS FT is now available.

In this edition:

  • Health trends and variation in England 2025: a Chief Medical Officer report
  • All or nothing? Access and variation in NHS continuing health care
  • Jess’s Rule: Three strikes and we rethink
  • NHS App’s family access feature “as simple as switching Netflix profiles”
  • Racial discrimination may increase psychosis risk
  • Societal inequality linked to structural brain changes in children

If you are unable to access any of the included articles please contact academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk.

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Supporting ADHD Services Across the NHS

NHS England has released new guidance on ADHD service delivery and prioritisation. The advisory note outlines key factors for systems to consider when managing increasing demand for ADHD assessment and support.

With referrals and waiting lists continuing to rise, the document encourages a balanced approach that prioritises those most in need, promotes consistent pathways and supports staff to deliver safe, effective and timely care.

The guidance also recognises the importance of joined up working across primary care, mental health and education settings to provide holistic support for individuals and families.

You can read the full advisory note on the NHS England website: NHS England » ADHD service delivery and prioritisation – advice to systems

Suicide Prevention and Self Harm Bulletin


The latest Suicide Prevention and Self Harm Bulletin produced by the Mersey Care Evidently Better team is now available.

In this issue:

  • Instagram Teen Accounts fail to protect children, first-of-its-kind testing of safety tools reveals
  • Samaritans unveils plan to future proof the life-saving charity and answer more calls from those in crisis
  • Rethinking self-harm: from stigma and punishment to compassionate care
  • Teachers’ Response to a Student Presenting With Suicidality: A Call to Action

If you are unable to access any of the included articles please contact academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk.

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