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Mental health news and updates (August 2025)

NHS Wales Performance and Improvement's Strategic Programme for Mental Health has published a new regular newsletter focused on mental health topics. We’ll be sharing a round-up of news and updates every two months, keeping colleagues and stakeholders up to date on our mental health, suicide prevention and self-harm work. 

In this issue:

  • Information about NHS Wales Performance and Improvement's role across mental health, suicide prevention and self-harm
  • An update from Ciara Rogers about the Strategic Programme for Mental Health
  • How a new network will accelerate the influence of research and evidence on mental health practice
  • A new campaign to reduce suicide risk in the construction sector in Wales
  • An update from Claire Cotter about the Suicide Prevention and Self-Harm Programme
  • The launch of our NHS Wales ‘Mental Health Exchange Space’ on Viva Engage
  • Reflection on the success of our webinar series
  • How we have supported the professional development of press officers around suicide reporting
  • Colleague spotlight: Meet Dr Jenny Hunt, our Clinical Lead for Psychological Interventions

View the newsletter online, and  sign up to receive future to the newsletters directly to your inbox.