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    Mike Hobbs: fear, alcohol and government policy

    2009-05-19T00:00:00Z

    Mental health action week was naturally a time for ministerial statements and topical third sector reports on key mental health issues. Inevitably, some referred to the present economic context. Prominent government initiatives appear to be contradictory, but are they?

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    Mike Hobbs on clinical leadership and mental health

    2008-11-11T09:00:00Z

    Mental health strategy has historically been seen as separate from mainstream health strategy and planning.

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    Mike Hobbs on mental health discrimination

    2008-09-16T09:00:00Z

    People with mental illness are subject to prejudice in our society. Although attitudes to people with anxiety and depression have improved, attitudes towards people with serious mental illnesses such as schizophrenia have worsened.

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    Darzi is the next stage for mental health

    2008-07-22T09:00:00Z

    Dr Mike Hobbs looks at how clinical engagement is shaping policy in mental health and emphasises the importance of genuine interactions for positive outcomes