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Mental capacity - what do you want to know?
Mental Health Foundation — Mental Capacity: resources from the Mental Health Foundation Making decisions is something we do all day, every day. If you are able to make a particular decision for yourself you have 'mental capacity'. However, there are many reasons why you ...More…
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Smoking and mental health
Mental Health Foundation — Smoking and Mental Health, information from the Mental Health Foundation including latest news and events and relevant organisations Most adults in the UK are aware of the physical health risks of smoking tobacco, but research shows that smoking ...More…
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Depression and suicide in later life
Mental Health Foundation — Depression and suicide in later life, information from the Mental Health Foundation including latest news and events and relevant organisations Although most older people do not develop mental health problems, a significant minority do. The most ...More…
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Substance abuse
Mental Health Foundation — Substance abuse, information from the Mental Health Foundation including latest news and events and relevant organisations Substance abuse covers misuse of a range of mind altering substances. It can have a severe impact on someone's everyday ...More…
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What is depression?
Mental Health Foundation — Depression, information from the Mental Health Foundation including latest news and events and relevant organisations Depression describes a range of moods, from the low spirits that we all experience, to a severe problem that interferes with ...More…
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What causes delusions?
Mental Health Foundation — Delusions, information from the Mental Health Foundation including latest news and events and relevant organisations Delusions are fixed, false beliefs, for example that someone is listening to your phone calls or trying to kill you. Delusions ...More…
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What is delirium?
Mental Health Foundation — Delirium, information from the Mental Health Foundation including latest news and events and relevant organisations Delirium is a condition of severe confusion. Most forms are temporary and reversible. A condition of severe confusion and rapid ...More…
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What is dementia?
Mental Health Foundation — Dementia, information from the Mental Health Foundation including latest news and events and relevant organisations People with dementia can become confused, leading to restless or repetitive behaviour, which can be very distressing for everyone ...More…