A study found psychiatric patients waited an average of 11.5 hours in hospital emergency rooms before being treated or released. That's in part... As Psychiatric Wards Close, Patients Languish In ...

If isolated, patients with mental disorders may end up having higher levels of social impairment. This has led several hospitals in Spain to set up open-door departments that are more accessible. The ...

For people with mental illness, an ordinary doctor visit can be daunting. Finding transportation to the office can be a challenge. Once there, medical staff might not have a clue about the patient's ...

An NHS mental health trust has received a grant of more than £45,000 in a bid to help patients stop smoking. Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust will use the money to offer practical support ...