Mental Health & Steroid Use
Mental health services need to get the same investment, planning and attention that is given to physical health, says NHS England.
Mental health services need to get the same investment, planning and attention that is given to physical health says NHS England. The admission comes after a 5live investigation reveals thousands of mental health beds have been lost and psychiatrists have not been paid for carrying out assessments.
Young men are increasingly using dangerous steroids to help them get the 'ripped' look. A 5live investigation reveals thousands are injecting steroids - and putting their health at risk. Some are as young as 15. Steroids can affect the heart, liver, kidneys, and lead to prostate cancer.
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'Mental health support was not there for my brother'
Duration: 01:30
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Psychiatrist on delays in mental health assessment
Duration: 00:53
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- Sun 2 Mar 2014 11:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 5 Live
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