The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

Over-60s who live apart from partners have better wellbeing, study finds

Enjoying a romantic relationship without cohabiting, or ‘living apart, together’, found to be a popular arrangement

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2024

Mentally ill man caring for his dying mother took his life a day after seeking help at A&E

Jack Davies, who was the sole carer for his dying mother, took his own life just one day after being discharged from A&E

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024

Veterans Seek Healing Through Psychedelic Therapy As Seen In New Documentary 'In Waves And War'

In Waves and War showcases the transformative power of psychedelic therapy for veterans battling PTSD and TBI.

Benzinga · Dec 2, 2024

NHS bosses reportedly worried about Starmer’s pledge to cut waiting lists

PM expected to set target to carry out 92% of routine operations and appointments within 18 weeks

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2024

2 Indianapolis police officers face trial in Black man's death during mental health crisis

Two Indianapolis police officers are set to stand trial in the death of Black man after being shocked with a Taser and restrained during a mental health crisis in his parents’ home

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024

How Brain Rot, the Oxford Word of the Year, needs to be understood for a better mental health

The Oxford University Press has named 'brain rot' as its Word of the Year. The selection of the Word of the Year is done on the basis of public voting, in which more than 37,000 people had participated this year.

The Times of India · Dec 2, 2024

Man avoids jail for 'bizarre' urination on Woolies meat

Further jail has been spared for a man who urinated on meat at an inner-city store with the 22-year-old to be treated for mental health issues in the community.

AAP · Dec 2, 2024

For richer, but not for poorer: how Australia’s mental health system fails those most in need

Australian pride in our universal health system is partly derived from our belief that services should be most available to those who most need them. Logically, this should apply just as much to mental health as to other parts of the health system.

The Conversation · Dec 1, 2024

Mental health and HIV in teens: Strategies to end stigma and discrimination

This article commemorates World AIDS Day on December 1.

The Conversation · Nov 30, 2024

Major funds boost for mental health, addiction services

Mental health and addiction services including those catering to the most complex cases will share in almost a quarter of a billion dollars in health funding.

AAP · Nov 30, 2024