Things I have spotted today:

Substance abuse not mental illness is the reason why some mental health patients commit violent crime, the Guardian reports.

Men should be screened for post-natal depression, says the Medical Research Council.

Psychological violence during pregnancy is linked to postnatal depression.

Mental Nurse reflects on things they have learned during their nursing career.

And Community Care reviews an interesting looking book on mindfulness and social work.

Read the complete post at http://www.communitycare.co.uk/blogs/mental-health/2010/09/depression-pregnancy-and-viole.html

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Posted 7 Sep 2010 3:49 PM by Mad World | Report Abuse

Filed under: Mental Health, depression, pregnancy, children, drugs, mindfulness, violence, adults, substance abuse