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PMZ continues to help the people of Preston

Preston Mind Zone continues to help the people of Preston. Since the Preston Mind Zone (PMZ) website launched in February of 2005 it has had in the region of 1,000 views per day with many people registering to use the website’s resources and countless more people sharing their personal success stories either online or through the PMZ office. Preston Mind Zone is a portal through which people can access information and advice on mental health issues from responsible bodies and qualified professionals. Read more...

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Posted by Oatie on Wednesday, May 25, 2005 (1004 Reads)

A Consultants View!

My name is Dr Malcolm Bourne, and I am the Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service here in Preston. I thought it might be useful to reflect on some of the changes within the service, both in terms of its content, and the political landscape around it, in the current climate.

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Posted by Oatie on Wednesday, May 25, 2005 (3043 Reads)

ITV News Undoes Years of Anti-stigma Work

Friday night's ITV news broadcast on the conviction of John Barrett for manslaughter threatens to jeopardise years of successful anti-stigma work. Describing Barrett as a 'Paranoid Schizophrenic', the broadcast sought only to instill fear, create panic and increase discrimination. This was not balanced reporting. Read more...

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Posted by Bob on Saturday, February 26, 2005 (1132 Reads)

PMZ launched in the Lancashire Evening Post

A new website offering advice and support to people with mental health problems was launched today. Preston Mind Zone features message boards, advice and ........... Read more...

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Posted by Oatie on Friday, February 25, 2005 (1032 Reads)

Action to Combat Media Stigma

Terry Williams has produced a 14 Point Action Plan for combatting stigma of mental health in the media. Terry, who provides media relations advice to the Lancashire Stigma Partnership has a wealth of experience of working with the media. The 14 Point Plan gives local people the tools they need to work alongside the media in addressing stigma and promoting more positive images of people with mental health problems. Read more...

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Posted by TonyRoberts on Friday, February 25, 2005 (691 Reads)

Lancashire Stigma Partnership

How do the media portray people who are suffering mental problems? Are positive stories given the column inches that the tragic incidents generate? What is the impact of stigma on the public perception of mental health, and on how people see themselves? What can be done to make things better? These are some of the questions that are being addressed by the newly formed Lancashire Stigma Partnership. Read more...

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Posted by TonyRoberts on Monday, February 21, 2005 (646 Reads)

Focus on Social Inequalities

Focus on Social Inequalities describes the different experiences of social groups in the UK today in six key areas: education, work, income, living standards, health, and participation. It looks at the 'advantaged' as well as the 'disadvantaged' and explores the relative differences between them.
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Posted by TonyRoberts on Friday, February 18, 2005 (611 Reads)

Wanted! Community Evaluators

The Observatory are looking for Community Evaluators! Read more...

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Posted by Priscilla on Monday, February 14, 2005 (1242 Reads)

Major review of Mental Health Nursing

Chief Nursing Officer Chris Beasley yesterday announced a major review of mental health nursing. The review comes in the context of major government reforms such as "Choosing Health", "Delivering Race Equality" and the draft Mental Health Bill. As the largest professional group in mental health services, mental health nurses play an important role in delivering these reforms. Read more...

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Posted by TonyRoberts on Monday, February 14, 2005 (2089 Reads)

Eating disorder concerns voiced

BBC News: The Scottish Executive has been accused of not doing enough to help people suffering from eating disorders such as bulimia and anorexia. Read more...

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Posted by priscilla1 on Monday, February 14, 2005 (2122 Reads)

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