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France 24

'My son left one last tragic and powerful letter before he died from suicide'

Ross McCarthy went to his GP with severe depression and was put on a six-month waiting list for therapy - but he died by suicide two weeks later

Daily Mirror

Levels of ‘severe distress’ have risen since start of the pandemic

A fifth of people aged between 18 and 24 report feelings of ‘worthlessness’ in new study

Evening Standard

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Distress in England’s young adults has risen sharply since Covid, study shows

Research suggests those aged 18 to 24 have been deeply affected by pandemic and then cost of living and healthcare crises

The Guardian - UK

One in five young adults experiencing ‘severe distress’ since pandemic – study

The impact of Covid-19, the cost-of-living crisis and climate change could all be contributing to worsening mental health, researchers suggested.

The Independent UK

Debate on mental health emerges a hot topic on social media, after the singer was revealed to have suffered from depression for years

Caixin Global

Four different types of mental health therapy to consider if you need help

The therapies are available on the NHS or via mental health charities

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Dr Alex George says there are words we should all avoid to improve mental health

Dr Alex was speaking at the start of a new podcast series looking at health issues

Wales Online

J&K launches India’s first chatbot for people in mental distress

India’s first Tele-MANAS chatbot, which will start an instant conversation with people in distress, was launched in J&K on July 5. This year Kashmir saw the highest number of distress calls to the Tele-Manas centre.

The Hindu

New Canberra private hospital opens

The hospital promises an 'innovative' approach to healthcare.

The Canberra Times

Chris Fountain admits Coronation Street sacking caused his mental health to spiral

The actor played Tommy Duckworth on the ITV soap from 2011 until 2013 - but was abruptly fired from the show when it was revealed he had recorded music as a masked rapper named 'The Phantom'

Daily Mirror

Alastair Campbell says destructive campaigns are putting people off politics

The podcaster and former New Labour spin doctor said MPs needed to do more to look after their mental health.

The Independent UK

Interacting With Kids Could Boost Retired Seniors’ Mental Health:

Researchers found elderly people managed their anxiety and depression when interacting with children.

Zenger

Employee well-being is so critical to some organizations that they’re turning it into a new C-suite role

Several companies have hired chief well-being officers over the past few years as their workforce grapples with the long legacy of the COVID pandemic.

Fortune

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Newsroom.co.nz

Calls to rein in expanding police workload

Consensus is building that not only are police doing more, they're doing more of what they shouldn't have to.

The Guardian - AU

Australian decision to allow psychedelic drug prescriptions criticised by mental health experts

Neuropsychologists and psychiatrists argue the evidence for broad-scale implementation of psychedelic drug use is insufficient

Tribune News Service

Brother of NYC parolee, murder victim Rashaun Howze struggled to get him help for mental illness

The brother of Manhattan murder victim Rashaun Howze has worked with the mentally ill — so he has a unique understanding of how the system failed his mentally ill sibling, despite his best, desperate efforts to help before his brother was stabbed on the street.

The Conversation

Poverty is linked to poorer brain development – but reading can help counteract it

Early childhood is a critical period for brain development, which is important for boosting cognition and mental wellbeing. Good brain health at this age is directly linked to better mental heath, cognition and educational attainment in adolescence and adulthood. It can also provide resilience in times of stress.

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The Guardian - AU

Linda Burney criticises Peter Dutton’s ‘bullyboy tactics’ approach to Indigenous voice debate

Minister for Indigenous Australians claims no campaign’s aim is to ‘polarise, to sow division’ and to ‘mislead’

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway young people play key role in creating new mental health website

The site has been co-designed by service users and staff, and is now live for young people, parents, carers, families and professionals

AAP

Paramedic's death prompts Ambulance Tasmania overhaul

A coroner has handed down 13 recommendations for Ambulance Tasmania after a paramedic with long-standing drug and mental health issues took his own life.

AAP

Mental health reform flagged after boy stabbed 76 times

The death of a five-year-old stabbed 76 times by his father during a psychotic episode has spurred suggestions about boosting community mental health services.

WEKU

July has already seen 11 mass shootings. The emotional scars won't heal easily

There have been nearly a dozen mass shootings this month and a total 346 mass shootings so far this year — each one leaving a heavy toll for communities around them.

Chronicle Live

NHS at 75: Sunderland GP backs plan for psychologists in surgeries and says it's vital to bring care closer to patients

Dr Martin Weatherhead said making it easier for people to access mental health support without needing to go to a hospital could transform healthcare for people in deprived communities.

The Hindu

Private home for mentally ill sealed near Thiruporur; administrator arrested on charge of sexual abuse

The Chengalpattu district administration on Tuesday sealed an unlicensed private home at a village near Thiruporur after the police arrested its administrator on the charges of sexual harassment and abuse. The inmates were shifted to other places, including the Institute of Mental Health (IMH).

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