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Susan Howson, Consultant Psychiatrist and Chief Clinical Information Officer, Tobit Emmens, Associate Director of Research and Development and Fintan Larkin, Chief Medical Officer
New report highlights barriers to care for people with complex mental illness

A new report from the Centre for Mental Health reveals that people with complex mental health difficulties often struggle to access the care and treatment they need. The report, launched at the House ...

DPT takes part in clinical trial which finds mindfulness-based therapy effective for difficult-to-treat depression

Mindfulness-based therapy can offer significant relief for individuals who are still depressed after receiving treatment, according to a new clinical trial which Devon Partnership NHS Trust (DPT) was ...

Gayle Githens-Mazer
Gayle Githens-Mazer appointed to coveted NIHR Senior Research Leader Programme

Gayle Githens-Mazer, Clinical Lead for Research Delivery, has been selected for the National Institute for Health and Care Research's (NIHR) Senior Research Leader Programme. This prestigious three-ye...