‘The house was a nightmare of screaming and fights’
The Family Welfare Association helps children cope with mental illness, writes Amelia Hill.
A little more conversation
It is hailed as a quick fix for depression, schizophrenia, ME - even infertility. Now the government sees it as the answer to Britain's widespread mental health problem. So what is cognitive behavioural therapy? And does it really work? Helen Pidd investigates.
Child mental health disorders have soared, says report
· Some conditions doubled over 30 years · Alcohol, diet and family decline could be causes
Swedes press safety button
Should doctors give details of mental health patients to the security services? As ministers consider the balance between protecting the public and preserving patients' rights, Gwladys Fouché reports on a controversial proposal from Sweden
‘Mental illness is now our biggest social problem’
Richard Layard calls for a network of 250 treatment centres to offer psychological therapy to the public.
A very private illness
A controversial Channel 4 show throws the spotlight on obsessive compulsive disorder. Alex Heminsley on a condition many of us suffer from - but are too embarrassed to admit.
High anxiety
The bad news is that genes can affect how tense you feel. But don't worry: how you eat can help to counterbalance your moods, says Dr John Briffa.