The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

Parental mental health biggest cause of child protection referrals in England

Public service cuts and ‘stark impact of poverty’ are causing worse outcomes for children, according to survey

The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2025

Parents’ mental health now most common factor in children’s social care need

A report said the pandemic, a housing crisis and health challenges contributed to safeguarding pressures.

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025

Half of the psychiatrists in NSW’s public service are preparing to resign. Here’s why

Health minister Mark Butler warns of ‘devastating consequences’ for patients and their families if the strike goes ahead

The Guardian - AU · Jan 14, 2025

Frantic search underway for missing teenage girl in ‘throes of mental health crisis’

‘All [Lehigh Valley] police departments are on the job but we need your eyes, please’ urged her father

The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2025

Lily Allen podcast stand-ins revealed after she takes break over mental health

Allen, 39, who hosts the Miss Me? podcast with her friend, presenter Miquita Oliver, has reportedly split from her husband David Harbour

Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2025

Ketamine’s move from club to ‘chill-out’ drug is sign of a troubling culture shift

Experts say mental health treatment is key to tackling rise in UK, rather than simply reclassifying drug as class A

The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2025

Mark Selby: I genuinely considered snooker retirement but now I’m feeling good again

Exclusive interview: Amid mental health struggles and a disappointing World Championship exit, four-time world champion Selby almost quit the sport but as his form has returned he’s ready to correct a baffling recent Masters record

The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2025

It's arguably one of the most accessible workouts you can do to boost mood - 6 benefits of Nordic walking that'll make you consider trying it

Grab some poles and get outside.

Marie Claire · Jan 13, 2025

How to Promote Independence With Loved Ones Who Have Bipolar Disorder

For anyone with a mental health condition, support is absolutely key. That’s certainly the case with bipolar disorder, with those living with the condition experiencing significant mood swings, from depressive lows to incredible highs.

inkl · Jan 13, 2025

We looked at 54 medicinal cannabis websites to see if they followed the rules. Here’s what we found

A multi-million dollar business has developed in Australia to meet the demand for medicinal cannabis. Australians spent more than A$400 million on it in the first half of 2024 alone.

The Conversation · Jan 13, 2025