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Poster for Penguin book makes light of #mentalhealth help, "literature-induced psychosis"- what do you think? http://t.co/BjiNN2SfYP
New US manual for diagnosing mental disorders published http://t.co/53ewDY7GKz
Mental health and the new #NHS. Blog by @Jane_Harris77 about our new report out today http://t.co/2mW47hD9UE
New GP-led commissioners failing to listen to mental health patients, according to new Rethink Mental Illness report http://t.co/2mW47hD9UE
Atos benefit claimants face biased medical assessments, doctor alleges http://t.co/lcqwABaIXw via @guardian
Are you 14-25 years old, caring for a friend or family member? The Carers Trust would like to hear from you: http://t.co/5VDjzV9wKR
Look, over 3,000 mentions of #bigMHdebate yesterday - well done all! :) http://t.co/a0JfO67EK5
We like a laugh, and here's something that looks like a *really* good laugh! http://t.co/lbzoKMWeDX
That's all folks. Thanks to everyone for tweeting, following and to all MPs for their contributions. A very powerful debate. #bigmhdebate
Paul Burstow MP sums up: This debate creates hope, and shows strong cross-party support for improving mental health treatment and...
Minister talks about a new diversion system so people can access appropriate health services, rather then being sent to prison #bigmhdebate
Norman Lamb announces a working group on emergency and crisis care for people with mh problems, which is a move towards parity. #bigmhdebate
Minister encourages all Government departments to sign @TimetoChange pledge and lead by example to all employers #bigmhdebate
Minister says transfer of public health to local authorities opens up lots of opportunities for mental heatlh #bigmhdebate

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