The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

Man arrested outside UnitedHealthcare is now charged with firearms counts and threatening violence

Prosecutors say a man who was arrested outside the headquarters of UnitedHealthcare in Minnesota had a history of mental health issues and threatened to shoot up corporate facilities

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025

More bulk billing is fine. But what the health system really needs this election is genuine reform

Worrying signs are emerging about aspects of Australia’s health system, which will require the attention of whoever wins the May election.

The Conversation · Apr 15, 2025

Scientists warn rising heat could cause more mental health disorders

High temperatures are already worsening mental health, from anxiety to schizophrenia

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025

Cost of mental healthcare stacking up on troubled youth

Steeply rising prices for mental healthcare appointments hurt young people the most, adding to the psychological burden while enduring a cost-of-living crisis.

AAP · Apr 14, 2025

From trauma to anxiety and depression, how online sexual harassment can seriously harm victims’ mental health

In today’s hyperconnected world, where much of our social and professional lives plays out online, the digital realm should feel safe and respectful. But for many, particularly women, young boys and marginalised groups, that’s far from reality. Cyber-sexual harassment is a growing and deeply harmful issue that demands greater awareness…

The Conversation · Apr 14, 2025

Playing and exploring outdoors brings risk – and that’s good for children

We are currently in the midst of a youth mental health crisis. In 2023 in England, a fifth of children aged eight to 16 had a probable mental disorder.

The Conversation · Apr 14, 2025

Julie never imagined hoarding would dominate her life. As help is cut, she fears for the future

The Melbourne grandmother is among hundreds to lose support for complex mental health issues due to the closure of the program

The Guardian - AU · Apr 14, 2025

‘Mental health is real’: Kyren Lacy’s father shares emotional tribute after son’s apparent suicide

The former LSU receiver, 24, died in an apparent suicide in his car while being pursued by authorities in Houston over the weekend

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2025

String of law enforcement suicides rattles first responders and exposes gaps in state support

Four people tied to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office committed suicide recently, calling attention to ongoing mental health struggles among law enforcement.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 14, 2025

NSW’s sole women’s-only clinic dedicated to trauma ends ‘gamechanging’ focus

Specialists at Ramsay Clinic Thirroul have reportedly resigned against backdrop of larger shortage of psychiatrists across state

The Guardian - AU · Apr 13, 2025