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Providing support, raising awareness, and hosting research ❤️ Need to talk? We support ANYONE affected by mental illness, including families, friends, and carers. Call SANEline 0300 304 7000 open 4-10pm daily sane.org.uk/support

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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 5h
⏰ Tickets are selling fast! Join us for SANE’s Spectacular Show celebrating 40 years of SANE 🎉 Featuring Heather Small, The Hoosiers, Rory Bremner, and an incredible lineup! 🗓️ 3pm, 11 October 📍 Shaw Theatre, London 🎟️ Don’t miss out! Get your tickets now: www.tickettailor.com/events/sane/2357606🔗
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 10/09/2026
You never know what someone might be carrying, and even the smallest act of kindness can leave a lasting impact. This message is especially important today on World Suicide Prevention Day ❤️ Find support: sane.org.uk/support 🔗 #mentalhealth #suicideprevention
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 06/08/2026
The DHSC has announced a major expansion to community mental health support across England, including the opening of 159 mental health centres. We welcome this expansion and hope to see mental health remain a key priority for the new Prime Minister and government. #mentalhealth
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 14/07/2026
Need to talk about your mental health? We offer non-judgmental, confidential, and compassionate support and guidance to anyone affected by mental illness, including friends, family, and carers. Tap the link to find out more and get support: sane.org.uk/support. #mentalhealth #emotionalsupport
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 23/06/2026
Just a little reminder for you today ❤️ Need support? Visit sane.org.uk/support for support options.
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 23/06/2026
Just a little reminder for you today ❤️ Need support? Visit sane.org.uk/support for support options.
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 22/06/2026
The heatwave continues... it's set to be extremely hot this week - potentially reaching 37 degrees in some places! 🥵☀️ This is your reminder to read your medication leaflets and stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay safe! 😎 Please share this to help spread the word. #heatwave #mentalhealth
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 17/06/2026
Need to talk about your mental health this Men's Health Week? Call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 between 4-10pm every day for emotional support or find other support options here: sane.org.uk/support ❤️ #mentalhealth #menshealthweek
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 12/06/2026
NHS workforce plan ‘must be paused’ over concerns it fails to safely grow staff numbers and over-relies on AI, say health unions and professional bodies Read more here: www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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NHS workforce plan ‘must be paused’ over concerns it fails to safely grow staff numbers and over-relies on AI, say health unions and professional bodies | Royal College of Nursing
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 12/06/2026
SEND, mental health and prevention overlooked in NHS reforms, say MPs preparing amendments to Health Bill Read more: committees.parliament.uk/committee/81...
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SEND, mental health and prevention overlooked in NHS reforms, say MPs preparing amendments to Health Bill - Committees - UK Parliament
The Health and Social Care Committee has today published a report outlining amendments to the Health Bill, including legal duties for NHS services to comply with special educational needs and disabili...
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 11/06/2026
The World Cup kicks off today - the perfect time to check in with your mates! ⚽️ Take a moment to ask your friends (or family) how they've been feeling. A simple "how are you really doing?" can start a well-needed, and sometimes even life-saving conversation. #worldcup #mentalhealth
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 08/06/2026
To everyone supporting or caring for someone living with mental illness this Carers Week, we admire your strength, compassion, and resilience, and appreciate all that you do. We know this role isn’t easy but don’t have to go through it alone ❤️ Find our services: sane.org.uk/support #carersweek
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 22/05/2026
Soaring cost of emergency child mental health admissions Annual cost to NHS to treat children and young people experiencing a mental health crisis in specialised acute hospital wards in England quadrupled to £87.5 million between 2012 and 2022, finds study led by UCL. www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/ma...
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Soaring cost of emergency child mental health admissions
The annual cost to the NHS to treat children and young people experiencing a mental health crisis in specialised acute hospital wards in England quadrupled to £87.5 million between 2012 and 2022, find...
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 22/05/2026
Children in mental health crisis waiting up to three days in A&E for specialist bed in England Nurses’ union criticises ‘catastrophic system-wide failure’ in NHS as more under-18s getting stuck in emergency wards Read more here 👇 www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
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Children in mental health crisis waiting up to three days in A&E for specialist bed in England
Nurses’ union criticises ‘catastrophic system-wide failure’ in NHS as more under-18s getting stuck in emergency wards
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 22/05/2026
Please make sure to read your medication leaflet and take extra care in the hot weather ☀️ By staying hydrated, cool, in the shade where possible, and wearing suncream, you can protect yourself. Share this post for someone who night need it. #heatwave #mentalhealth
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 19/05/2026
Last week, the government announced a new mental health strategy as part of the 10-year plan, which will 'transform care in England and drive shift from crisis intervention to preventative care'. Help inform the new mental health strategy👇 www.gov.uk/government/c... #mentalhealth
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 01/05/2026
May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, but mental health is important all year round. Help spread awareness by sharing these support resources for anyone who might need them ❤️ SANEline is open every day between 4-10pm, you can call on 0300 304 7000 or find more support at sane.org.uk/support.
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 27/04/2026
Even without social media, phones have a subtle, damaging effect on our mental health Digital communication in its most basic forms can push us into an ‘always on’ state – and generate feelings of exclusion or rejection Read the article here👇 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Even without social media, phones have a subtle, damaging effect on our mental health | Devi Sridhar
Digital communication in its most basic forms can push us into an ‘always on’ state – and generate feelings of exclusion or rejection, says academic and author Devi Sridhar
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 27/04/2026
Half of community mental health nurses say patients are frequently coming to harm because of overwhelming caseloads, as new analysis shows demand for services has grown more than twice as fast as staffing. Find out more here👇 www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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Community mental health nursing overwhelmed by staffing and caseloads | News | Royal College of Nursing
Nursing staff say their workload feels "unmanageable and unsafe" on a daily basis
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 27/04/2026
NHS trust criticised for remote patient monitoring A former mental health inpatient says the use of "frightening" cameras and sensors in patients' bedrooms made her even more unwell during her stay. Read more here👇 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #mentalhealth
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Essex mental health trust criticised for remote patient monitors
A former mental health patient says the use of cameras and sensors in her bedroom was
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 23/04/2026
Quick mental health check in 🩷 If you're worried about your own or a loved one's mental health, you're not alone. SANEline Services are here for you. Call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 (4-10pm) or tap the link for more support options: sane.org.uk/support 🫂 #mentalhealth
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 20/04/2026
Often, the most difficult parts of mental illness are left unseen ❤️‍🩹 This is a reminder to never judge anyone based on what's on the surface. Struggling with your mental health? Tap the link to find support: sane.org.uk/support #mentalhealth
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 16/04/2026
Calorie labels helpful for people with binge eating disorders Food calorie labels on menus in cafes and restaurants can be helpful for people with binge eating disorders, even aiding recovery, finds new research from King’s College London and UCL. Read more here: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/calorie...
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Calorie labels helpful for people with binge eating disorders | King's College London
Food calorie labels on menus in cafes and restaurants can be helpful for people with binge eating disorders, even aiding their recovery, finds new research from King’s College London and UCL.
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 16/04/2026
Nurses pushed to ‘breaking point’ by stress, survey reveals One in three NHS staff took time off work because of mental health issues in the past year, a health union survey has revealed. Read the full article here👇 www.nursinginpractice.com/latest-news/...
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 16/04/2026
Struggling with your mental health? SANEline Services are here for you ❤️ Need to talk? Find support here: sane.org.uk/support 🔗 Share this for someone who might need it ❤️‍🩹 #mentalhealthsupport
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 09/04/2026
Shortfalls in safety at mental health ward - CQC A mental health trust's rating for its long stay and rehabilitation ward has been downgraded from "good" to "requires improvement" by a regulator following safety concerns. Read the article here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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EPUT mental health ward has CQC rating downgraded over safety
Inspectors find issues including a lack of risk assessments and a hole in fencing at an Essex ward.
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 09/04/2026
Legal gap leaves people in mental health crisis at risk in emergency departments Read the article here: www.hssib.org.uk/news-events-...
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Legal gap leaves people in mental health crisis at risk in emergency departments — HSSIB
<p data-block-key="veths">Our <a class="" id="1230" linktype="page">latest report</a> says that a significant legal gap puts patients in mental health crisis who attend the emergency department at risk and creates an impossible choice for staff trying to keep them safe.</p>
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 09/04/2026
Early treatment is key to children recovering from eating disorders Laetitia Beaujard-Ramoo responds to a report on the growing incidence of teachers in primary schools seeing pupils with eating discorders. Read the letter here: www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
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Early treatment is key to children recovering from eating disorders
Letter: Laetitia Beaujard-Ramoo responds to a report on the growing incidence of teachers in primary schools seeing pupils with eating discorders
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 08/04/2026
This is your reminder to keep going! 🩷 #mentalhealth #motivation
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 07/04/2026
'Landmark' change to Kent mental health services For the first time in Kent and Medway, children and young people's mental health services, adult mental health services, and care for eating disorders are being run by one local NHS mental health trust. Find out more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Kent and Medway mental health services now run by one trust
From April, one local NHS trust now runs all mental health services for Kent and Medway.
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 07/04/2026
What is the Nottingham public inquiry and how does it work? Find out more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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What is the Nottingham Inquiry, how does it work and what happens next?
Deadly attacks carried out by Valdo Calocane on 13 June 2023 are being examined at a public inquiry.
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 07/04/2026
This World Health Day, the focus is on the importance of research to improve future health, and guide policy and decision making. At SANE, research drives better mental health through our research centre in Oxford.   Learn more: sane.org.uk/understanding-mental-illness/research-mind-brain/powic
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 01/04/2026
Over 2 million people in the UK are waiting for mental health support - a demand the NHS is struggling to meet ❤️‍🩹 Change is essential, so everyone can access the support and treatment they deserve ✊ Help us keep fighting to change mental health for good by donating here: sane.org.uk/donate 🔗
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 31/03/2026
It's Trans Day of Visibility🏳️‍⚧️ Everyone deserves acceptance, safety, and access to the support they need 🩵🩷🤍 To anyone struggling, you are not alone. For LGBTQIA+ specific support, there are resources listed on the second slide. Need emotional support? Visit sane.org.uk/support
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 25/03/2026
You can’t see what others are carrying or what they may be facing. Choose kindness always ❤️ Share this to help spread the message 💫 #mentalhealth #kindness
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 24/03/2026
We know how easy it is for work, deadlines, and endless to-do lists to take over our week but please don't forget the most important thing on your schedule: you ❤️ Struggling with your mental health? Our SANEline Services are here for you 👉 sane.org.uk/support #mentalhealth
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 16/03/2026
People who have a mental illness are unable to access vital care and treatment due to 'unsustainable' staff shortages, the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) is warning today. www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
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One consultant psychiatrist for every 2,500 people who will experience a mental illness each year in England, latest census shows
People who have a mental illness are unable to access vital care and treatment due to "unsustainable” staff shortages, the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) is warning today.
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 16/03/2026
Neurodiversity Celebration Week is all about celebrating the many skills and talents of neurodivergent individuals, and challenging the misconceptions around neurological differences.
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 13/03/2026
Mental health accounts for over 20% of demand on health services, yet the government has confirmed that the share of NHS spending on mental health in England will fall again next year, the third consecutive year this has happened. Read SANE’s full statement here: www.sane.org.uk/campaigning-...
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 13/03/2026
The World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry (WFSBP) has reached consensus on candidate biomarkers for anorexia nervosa and published a statement. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/global-...
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Global task force agrees on key biological markers for anorexia | King's College London
The World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry (WFSBP) has reached consensus on candidate biomarkers for anorexia nervosa and published a statement.
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 13/03/2026
Mental health accounts for over 20% of demand on health services, yet the government has confirmed that the share of NHS spending on mental health in England will fall again next year, the third consecutive year this has happened. Read SANE’s full statement here: www.sane.org.uk/campaigning-...
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 12/03/2026
University Mental Health Day aims to raise awareness around student's mental health and the support options available, as well as to encourage students to reach out for help if and when they need it.
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 12/03/2026
Experts are warning that far from being over-diagnosed, people with ADHD are waiting too long for assessment, support and treatment. www.cam.ac.uk/research/new...
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No evidence ADHD is being over-diagnosed, say experts
Experts are warning that far from being over-diagnosed, people with ADHD are waiting too long for assessment, support and treatment.
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 02/03/2026
Poorly regulated clinics in England are putting children with ADHD at risk, warn doctors Private providers accused of prescribing powerful stimulants without examining young patients properly Read the article: www.theguardian.com/society/2026... #mentalhealthnews
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Poorly regulated clinics in England are putting children with ADHD at risk, warn doctors
Private providers accused of prescribing powerful stimulants without examining young patients properly
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 02/03/2026
Mental health units discharging eating disorder patients with ‘dangerously low’ BMIs FoI request reveals some people sent home despite BMIs below 15 – considered to be ‘severe malnutrition’ Read the article here: www.theguardian.com/society/2026... #mentalhealthnews
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Mental health units discharging eating disorder patients with ‘dangerously low’ BMIs
FoI request reveals some people sent home despite BMIs below 15 – considered to be ‘severe malnutrition’
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 02/03/2026
Davina McCall backs the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ call for more action on menopause and women’s mental health www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
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Davina McCall backs the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ call for more action on menopause and women’s mental health
RCPsych has published its first-ever position statement on menopause and mental health and Davina McCall is backing our call for more action on menopause and women’s mental health.
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 23/02/2026
It’s Helplines Awareness Day, which is all about raising awareness of the amazing work helplines do every day and reminding people that support is always available ❤️ If you’re struggling with your mental health, you are not alone. Find our SANEline Services: sane.org.uk/support 🔗
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 18/02/2026
"NHS talking therapies completely changed my life”: NHS launches major campaign to support millions more people with anxiety. Read the full article: www.england.nhs.uk/2026/02/nhs-...
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NHS England » “NHS talking therapies completely changed my life”: NHS launches major campaign to support millions more people with anxiety
NHS England » “NHS talking therapies completely changed my life”: NHS launches major campaign to support millions more people with anxiety
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 18/02/2026
Suicide rates for UK men are a ‘national catastrophe’, says Prince William William tells radio panel that talking about emotions and mental health should become ‘second nature to us all’ Read the article here: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 18/02/2026
What have families told the Lampard Inquiry into mental health deaths? England's first public inquiry into mental health-related deaths has heard two weeks of evidence from bereaved families and friends about how their loved ones were treated. Read the article here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Lampard Inquiry hears more evidence on Essex mental health deaths
The latest stage of the public inquiry into 2,000 deaths in Essex hears more from bereaved families.
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