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Kenya’s laws make it a crime to attempt suicide – this hurts vulnerable people

One in every 100 deaths globally is by suicide. Each year, more than 700,000 people die by suicide. A staggering 77% of suicides occur in low- and middle-income countries, with the African region bearing the highest burden at a rate of 11.2 deaths per 100,000 people. In Kenya, the crude…

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Rushing or delaying decisions is linked to anxiety and depression in young people – study

Each day we make thousands of decisions, starting with what to have for breakfast and what to wear. We make so many decisions that we don’t keep count.

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TikTok sued by multiple states for allegedly causing harm to children’s mental health

More than a dozen states have filed lawsuits against TikTok, alleging the app is harming youth mental health by designing its platform to be addictive to kids

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Tragic Murder-Suicide Involving Autistic Brothers In Houston

Tragic murder-suicide in Houston involving two brothers highlights the importance of mental health awareness and support.

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'I Have Run Out Of Gas And Have Nothing Left To Give': 33-Year-Old Doctor Commits Suicide After Chilling Words To US Hospitals

A doctor tragically took his own life after facing overwhelming workplace stress, highlighting the critical need for greater attention to employee well-being.

International Business Times UK

Screen Use In 9- And 10-Year-Olds Elevates Risk Of Depression, Anxiety, Study Says

The study found that each additional hour of screen time correlated with a 10% increase in depressive symptoms, a 7% increase in conduct symptoms, and a 6% increase in somatic symptoms.

Medical Daily

Scientists find link between mental health at 11 and future obesity

Data from 4,556 11-year-olds and 3,791 14-year-olds considered overweight or obese was analysed

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Half of pup parents say their dog has significantly improved their mental health - here's how

Here are five ways that dogs can help our mental health.

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Peter Andre 'couldn't talk about mental health breakdown'

Pop star Peter Andre has admitted he felt like he "couldn't talk to anyone" after suffering a mental health breakdown in the 1990s because discussing the subject was considered "taboo".

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Scottish NHS boards pay up to £837 an hour for locums amid psychiatry crisis

Quarter of posts in adult psychiatry vacant, forcing hospitals to rely on expensive private cover

The Guardian - UK

‘Urgent’ action needed after Melbourne woman’s near decade in solitary confinement in mental health facility, judge says

Woman remains in seclusion after being found not guilty of assault due to mental impairment in 2015

The Guardian - AU

Is owning a dog good for your health?

Australia loves dogs. We have one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world, and one in two households has at least one dog.

The Conversation

Your Journey, Your Way by Horatio Clare review – the Martin Lewis of mental health

Inspired by his own breakdown, the author’s generous and deeply researched guide to navigating mental health care in the UK is full of wisdom and hope

The Guardian - UK

Dear Evan Hansen: Australian production of Broadway hit puts mental health centre stage

The team behind the new staging of the Tony award-winning show leaned into emotional authenticity and a design that evokes the overwhelming experience of social media

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‘Nature is free, and the best kind of medicine’: is this the perfect walk for improving mental health?

Research suggests that our minds benefit from our encounters with aspects of nature – be it cold water and calming scents, or vivid colours and certain types of landscape – and Kielderhead ticks all the boxes

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Off-Duty Atlanta Police Officer Shot And Killed By Neighbor

Off-duty Atlanta Police officer Aubree Horton tragically shot by a neighbor during a mental health episode near St. Andrews Golf Club.

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CBP Has Expanded Mental Health Support for Border Agents Amid Rising Immigrant Deaths

Agents who express suicidal thoughts are no longer permanently disarmed, as mental health is now treated similarly to a physical injury

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Shame a barrier as many delay help for mental health

Some people are waiting up to 10 years before accessing support for mental health issues as a new survey reveals increasing shame about seeking treatment.

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New Jersey Man Gets Himself Arrested After Asking Police to Check Mental Health of Neighbor Who Lit Scented Candle

A man told 911 operators his neighbor needed emergency medical services to review his mental health.

The Guardian - AU

Struggling after a crisis, the shame of financial distress pushed Leah over the edge

Exclusive: Mental health and financial hardship must be discussed openly to counter the stigma that can be a barrier to help, experts say

The Guardian - AU

Justine Clarke: ‘New work is what I find exciting – scary exciting. I’m old enough and ugly enough to do that now’

The longtime actor on finding a path beyond ‘mum roles’ in her 50s, and why she has to be vigilant with her mental health in a chaotic world

The Conversation

Low pay, high staff turnover and employee burnout took a toll on social service nonprofits during the COVID-19 pandemic − new research

Social service nonprofits had high rates of staff turnover and a hard time filling vacant positions in 2022 as the COVID-19 pandemic was ending.

The Walrus

When Your Lover Is a Bot

Artificial intimacy is taking over the dating world—and leaving us lonelier

The Guardian - UK

The missed chances that led to four small boys dying in a Sutton house fire

Deveca Rose’s two sets of twins were seen as well brought up yet their mother, who has been convicted of manslaughter, struggled with her mental health

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Selena Gomez and Sephora team up again for Mental Health Day fundraising

Selena Gomez is teaming up with Sephora to donate Rare Beauty sales for Mental Health Day.

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