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Are pets good for kids’ mental health? Type of animal and duration of bond could make all the difference

Questions like “will getting a pet benefit our child’s mental health?” are increasingly common and pertinent. In Spain, for instance, more than half of all households now have one or more pets.

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Social media companies are being sued for harming their users’ mental health – but are the platforms addictive?

Experts say the term ‘addiction’ is be overused and, for social media use, could be difficult to prove

The Guardian - US

The troubling rise of longevity fixation syndrome: ‘I was crushed by the pressure I put on myself’

This unofficial diagnosis describes the anxiety-driven, compulsive obsession with living as long as possible. While it might seem healthy to monitor your diet, exercise and biomarkers, it can come at a huge emotional cost

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Pet Parents Can’t Agree On This Viral Trend And The Reason Is Emotional

It started with short videos flooding social media. Dogs sitting calmly in baby strollers. Cats wearing coordinated outfits at cafes. Pets being served special meals on ceramic plates while their humans sip coffee nearby. For some viewers, it felt adorable and heartwarming. For others, it felt uncomfortable and unnecessary. What…

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Losing A Pet Hurts Just As Much As Losing A Loved One: Study Shows Grief Runs Deep

Losing a pet can hit a lot harder than people expect, and a new UK study suggests that the grief that follows can be just as intense, and just as long‑lasting, as grief over a family member or close friend. Of course, we all know pets are part of the…

Times Pets

Premier League preview: Arteta apologises to Chelsea and Guardiola hits back over Palestine criticism

Here are five of the biggest stories ahead of a busy weekend in the Premier League. Arteta issues apology to Chelsea’s Rosenior over Arsenal encroachment incident. Guardiola hits back at those telling him to ‘focus on football’ after Palestine support. Chelsea defender jokes about viral altercation with winger that sparked…

The Independent UK

5 Unhealthiest US States in 2026 — and What It Means for Your Money

Here are the five unhealthiest states in the U.S. in 2026 and what that could mean for household budgets and take home pay.

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Why Indian Families Are Falling In Love With Cats More Than Dogs

A quiet change is happening inside Indian homes. The sound of jingling collars and morning walks is slowly being replaced by the soft padding of paws on tiled floors and a gentle purr curling through living rooms. Families that once could not imagine life without a dog are now opening…

Times Pets

Lessons from Bondi Junction attack show what we really need from schizophrenia care

Joel Cauchi’s psychiatrist failed to see the early warning signs of his relapse into psychosis and should be investigated by the Queensland health ombudsman, New South Wales coroner Teresa O’Sullivan has concluded.

The Conversation

Ofsted school inspection shake-up will include one major change

It comes after NAHT repeatedly raised concerns about the impact of the report card system on headteachers’ mental health

The Independent UK

The agonising wait disabled people face under Access to Work scheme

The programme allows applicants with physical or mental health conditions or disabilities to apply for grants

The Independent UK

Jury awards $8.3 million to foster teen's family after his death at juvenile intake center

A jury has awarded $8.3 million to the family of a Kansas foster teen who died in 2021 after being held facedown for 39 minutes in a juvenile intake center as he underwent a mental health crisis

The Independent UK

Blanket rule on trans women in men’s prisons would deny their identity, says Scottish government

SNP’s lawyer argues the ‘mental health and rehabilitation’ of prisoners is more important than their biological sex

The Guardian - UK

Systemic changes urged after mass stabbing revelations

Almost two years after six victims died in a horrifying mass stabbing, the pressure is on the government and others to make changes and prevent further deaths.

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Psychiatrist who treated Bondi Junction killer referred to health regulator for ‘major failing’

Dr Andrea Boros-Lavack had provided long-term care to Joel Cauchi, who killed six people at Westfield Bondi Junction in April 2024

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Emma Stone 'too afraid' of her 'own mental health' to launch own Instagram account

Bugonia actress Emma Stone has told how she is "too afraid" of her "own mental health" to launch an Instagram account, and she much prefers to follow other people's content.

The Guardian - AU

‘Major failing’ in psychiatric care before Joel Cauchi stabbed six people at Bondi Junction, coroner finds

Cauchi, who lived with schizophrenia, killed six people in 2024 Westfield shopping centre stabbing before being shot dead by police inspector Amy Scott

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Grandma accused of killing boys waiting on psych report

Lawyers are waiting for a mental health report assessing a woman accused of murdering her two young grandsons, with her case briefly mentioned in court.

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Hope out of tragedy as mass stabbing lessons laid bare

The husband of a woman killed in a shopping mall stabbing spree says lives will be saved by improvements suggested after an inquest into the mass killing.

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Is it safe to use ChatGPT as a therapist? |Euronews Tech Talks

Little is still known about the relationship between humans, therapy, and AI chatbots, yet these tools are being used by some people seeking psychological support. What are the risks? Are there any benefits?

The Independent UK

Study points to alarming link between wildfires and children’s mental health

Findings add to evidence that health impacts of bushfires extend well beyond respiratory illness

The Conversation

Firefighters face repeat trauma. We learned how to reduce their risk of PTSD

In their day-to-day work, first responders – including police, firefighters, paramedics and lifesavers – often witness terrible things happening to other people, and may be in danger themselves.

The Independent UK

Sarwar calls for UK to ban social media for under-16s

The Scottish Labour leader called on the Government to follow France and Australia with a ban to protect young people’s mental health.

The Conversation

Why the idea of an ‘ideal worker’ can be so harmful for people with mental health conditions

In the modern world of work, the “ideal worker” is a dominant yet dangerous concept that can dictate workplace norms and expectations. This archetype describes an employee who is boundlessly productive, constantly available and emotionally stable at all times.

The Independent UK

Care worker arrested for alleged rape of patient at private mental health hospital

Eight workers at St Andrew’s Healthcare, Northampton, were arrested over an alleged assault, including one on suspicion of rape

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