The Latest Breaking News from Adrian James

NHS warns of body dysmorphia crisis driven by social media pressure

NHS figures show a significant 63.9 per cent increase in referrals for body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) over the last three years. Last year, there were 1,028 referrals for BDD, marking an almost one-third rise compared to the previous 12 months. Officials, including Dr Adrian James, attribute the surge to "hyper-unrealistic…

The Independent UK · Mar 30

Social media blamed as number of people seeking help for body dysmorphia surges

Symptoms include obsessing over a specific area of the body

The Independent UK · Mar 29

Officials warn against using AI chatbots when seeking mental health support

‘During the festive period, I know Christmas can affect mental health in lots of different ways’

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2025

Concerns raised as thousands of mental health patients forced to travel miles for treatment: ‘Dehumanising’

Sending vulnerable patients far from home and loved ones hampers their recovery and heightens risk, policy analyst say

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2023

Thousands of mental health patients travel more than 60 miles for treatment

The Royal College of Psychiatrists is calling on the Government to invest in services.

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023

Children detained under Illegal Migration Bill at risk, health bodies warn

The letter states that the consequences of being detained can continue to impact children’s lives and well-being long after they are released.

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2023

More time needed to fill gap left if Met cuts mental health response – RCP chief

Sir Mark Rowley has written to health and social care services to say police will no longer attend after August 31 unless there is a threat to life.

The Independent UK · May 29, 2023

Call to close ‘mortality gap’ for people with severe mental illness

The Royal College of Psychiatrists called for action to prevent thousands from dying prematurely.

The Independent UK · May 16, 2023

Health care startups turn to ‘coaches’ to help patients cope and monitor treatment

In 2011, Sean Duffy and Adrian James were sitting in San Francisco’s Dolores Park debating what to call some workers at the company they founded, Omada Health.

Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2022

Britain’s mental health faces ‘threat of pandemic proportions’ from cost of living crisis

Royal College of Psychiatrists says £300m is needed to fund and prepare mental health services for ‘unprecedented challenge’ ahead

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2022