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Liz Kendall’s stages of welfare cuts: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance

Slashing £5bn of benefits is not generally what Labour MPs get into politics for, but Liz at least tried to enjoy herself

The Guardian - UK

Ministers 'united' behind plans to cut welfare as 'too many' claim disability benefits permanently

Pat McFadden said the Government wanted people off work with mental health, depression and anxiety to be given support but not always financially

Evening Standard

Mother jailed after freak hairdryer accident leads to baby’s toes being amputated

Woman says she fell asleep because of drowsiness from medication for postpartum depression

The Independent UK

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Tired all the time? Sleep experts share how to tackle hypersomnia — plus what might be causing it

Two sleep experts reveal everything you need to know about hypersomnia and when you should seek help

Tom’s Guide

Gender-affirming care lowers depression risk in trans adults, study finds

Transgender adults are disproportionately affected by depression and poor mental health outcomes

The Independent UK

Are mental health conditions overdiagnosed in the UK - and what does it cost the NHS?

Mental health disorders are driving the rise in health benefit claims; but is Streeting’s claim of “overdiagnosis” the issue?

The Independent UK

Poor sleepers are more likely to believe in conspiracy theories, study suggests

Psychologists also found depression was a mechanism in conspiratorial beliefs

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Lizzo battled deep depression and considered taking her life in the wake of sexual harassment lawsuit scandal

Opening up to fans at a concert about the impact of the legal filings on her mental health, Lizzo has told how she battled deep depression and considered taking her life in the wake of sexual harassment lawsuits being filed against her in 2023.

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Lizzo opens up about her ‘deep depression’ during first concert in nearly two years after harassment allegations

Pop star returned to the stage on Wednesday for the first time since she was sued by four ex-employees in 2023 following the conclusion of her Special tour

The Independent UK

Married men really do let themselves go, study finds

Experts found the risks of being overweight increase for both sexes when married, but appear to be particularly acute for men

Evening Standard

Being married triples the risk of obesity in men

Experts found the risks of being overweight increase for both sexes when married

The Independent UK

Being married triples the risk of obesity in men, study suggests

Married men were 3.2 times more likely to be obese than unmarried men while no such link was found for married women.

The Independent UK

How poor sleep could fuel belief in conspiracy theories

Conspiracy theories captivate the imagination. They offer simple explanations for complex events, often involving secret plots by powerful groups. From the belief that the moon landing was faked to claims of election fraud, conspiracy theories shape public opinion and influence behaviour.

The Conversation

The one change that worked: I committed to therapy – and began to chip away at my grief and depression

When my mother died, my mental health fell into decline. I tried everything from CBT to mindfulness, until one day something finally shifted

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Huge cost to the economy of work-related ill health – TUC

Days lost because of health conditions such as stress, depression and anxiety have increased by a third since 2010, a study suggests.

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Mhairi Black Reveals Struggles with Depression in Westminster – and Takes a Jab at Nicola Sturgeon!

Former SNP MP Mhairi Black has spoken candidly about her battle with depression and how her time at Westminster took a devastating toll on her mental health.

The Independent UK

Ferris Bueller scene goes viral as Trump tariffs take effect: ‘Did it work? Anyone?’

Ben Stein plays an economics teacher explaining how tariffs exacerbated the Great Depression

The Conversation

Just having a pet doesn’t help mental health – but pet-owners with secure relationships with their pets are less depressed

For many people, pets provide unconditional love, companionship and a sense of security. But not all human-pet relationships are beneficial, and some may contribute to stress and anxiety rather than relief.

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The Conversation

What’s the difference between burnout and depression?

If your summer holiday already feels like a distant memory, you’re not alone. Burnout – a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion following prolonged stress – has been described in workplaces since a 5th century monastery in Egypt.

The Independent UK

How taking breaks from your smartphone improves your mental health

Using smartphones, such as an iPhone, has previously been linked to depression and anxiety

Fortune

TV journalist Kendis Gibson says he secretly battled depression before psychedelics saved his life

Now he's opening up about his mental health journey—specifically, about the powerful role played by psychedelics—in a new memoir.

Woman & Home

Over 50s are happier now than before the pandemic, new study suggests

While depression is more common today than before the pandemic, researchers found people were 'happier' now

Capital & Main

The Radio Show Taking on California’s Youth Mental Health Crisis

From a small station in Los Angeles’ Boyle Heights, 18-year-old Kennia Camacho talks with teens about anxiety, stress and depression. We should listen.

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'I only felt happy when I drank. I was hungover when I arrived for training. And if I feared arriving too late, so I didn’t sleep and went to training still drunk' The tragic story of Adriano and his off-field battles

Adriano was tipped to be a cross between Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic - but suffered with depression instead

The Guardian - UK

The Inherited Mind by James Longman review – a moving memoir of mental illness in the family

The TV reporter’s struggles with depression and the suicide of his father, whose own father killed himself, prompt this incisive, highly personal investigation

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