In this article, Michael Knight of Maytree Respite Centre in London discusses the how the needs of people in suicidal crisis are currently often not being met by mental health services and how Maytree is helping to address this gap in services.

While many would say they cannot support someone experiencing mental ill health without involving carers or family, it can be forgotten that employers may need contacting as well. In this article, Richard Frost provides an overview of the MINDFUL EMPLOYER initiative, which offers support to employers in recruiting and retaining staff with stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health problems. Copyright © 2007 Wiley Interface Ltd