New systematic review shows how the incidence of schizophrenia and other psychoses has changed since 1950

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This is one in a series of 5 systematic reviews commissioned by the Department of Health, which seek to establish a comprehensive understanding of the distribution and pattern of psychotic disorders in England, between 1950 and 2009. All mental health professionals, commissioners and health planners will find this research relevant to their work. It’s well [read the full story…]

Poverty and ethnicity: a review of the evidence

The findings indicated deteriorated mental health for Black Caribbeans born outside of the UK after the Immigration Act 2014, while for those born in the UK, the deterioration was significant after the 2017 media coverage.

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation are about to embark upon a major plan of work on ethnicity and poverty.  This review of the evidence summarises the current picture by focusing on: the three main areas affecting experiences of poverty –education, work and unpaid caring; how social networks and place shape experiences and opportunities; inequality within ethnic [read the full story…]