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Friendship research is getting an update – and that's key for dealing with the loneliness epidemic

The benefits of friendship go far beyond having someone to confide in or spend time with – it can also protect you from physical and mental health problems. For example, people with good friends recover more quickly from illnesses and surgeries. They report higher well-being and feel like they live…

The Conversation

Why Bonobos’s founder hid his bipolar disorder for 16 years

Bonobos cofounder Andy Dunn spoke to HR leaders about his bipolar disorder diagnosis and mental health in the workplace.

Fortune

Scrutiny over NSW police handling of people in crisis

A program aimed at de-escalating police incidents involving people in mental crisis needs reform, the NSW mental health minister concedes.

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Met Police to reduce time spent on mental health calls under new initiative with NHS

Eight in 10 people sectioned in London would benefit more from community support than hospital admission, says NHS

The Independent UK

Black and Asian people find it harder to access NHS mental health services, report finds

Patients from minority ethnic backgrounds wait longer for, and have worse outcomes from, referrals than white counterparts

The Guardian - UK

Police in London will not attend most 999 mental health calls from today

Six hundred people are detained under the Mental Health Act every month in the capital

Evening Standard

Metropolitan Police to reduce time spent on mental health calls under new scheme

Under the Right Care, Right Person initiative, officers will not longer attend when a healthcare professional would be more appropriate.

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Kentucky Department of Agriculture names advisory council members for Raising Hope mental health pr

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture has appointed its first advisory council for its Raising Hope mental health program. It helps give farmers and other rural Kentuckians easier access to resources.

WEKU

Six missed warning signs before the Maine mass shooting explained

In the aftermath of the shooting, authorities are facing mounting pressure to explain whether they could have done more to stop the tragedy. Kelly Rissman reports

The Independent UK

Medicare to Broaden Access to Mental Health Care in 2024

Medicare is set to expand its coverage of mental health care services in 2024. Here's what you need to know.

Kiplinger

Make mental health a priority, and fulfill a promise from 60 years ago

The future of health care must prioritize mental health care accessibility for everyone, and it’s important to connect with people in their own spaces and neighborhoods, the CEO of Thresholds writes.

Chicago Sun-Times

Man’s body with gunshot injury found at tourist home in Kozhikode

.Body of man with gunshot wound on head found in Kozhikode tourist home. Police identify deceased as Shamsudeen, 38, from Kavuntara. Injury was self-inflicted. Body taken to private hospital, then Kozhikode Govt. Medical College Hospital. Mental health support available from Thanal, Kozhikode. Contact 0495-2760000 or WhatsApp 7902281306.

The Hindu

LGBTQ community’s mental health problems yet to be properly addressed in Kerala

LGBTQ community in Kerala faces mental health issues due to lack of trained counsellors. Recent reports of suicides among transgender persons highlight the need for mental health support. IMHANS launched a 6-day residential course to address mental health issues & make mental healthcare accessible & affordable.

The Hindu

Robert Card’s ties to Maine shooting sites revealed by stunned relative

Although the 40-year-old is the ‘most loving’ person, Karen Card said, ‘he had an acute episode of mental health, and it’s been a struggle’ over the last year

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The Independent UK

Number of people taking out debt relief orders reaches highest level since 2009

The number of people needing ‘breathing space’ from their debts also jumped, according to Insolvency Service figures for England and Wales.

Salon

Can you EFT tap your anxiety away?

Many have found relief by using EFT tapping, but some therapists are calling for more evidence before endorsing it

The Independent UK

Bridgerton star Ruby Barker calls out Netflix and Shondaland after having ‘two psychotic breaks’

‘It was a really tormenting place for me to be,’ actor said of her time on set

Fortune

A thrill-seeking CEO—who has jumped out of planes more than 200 times—says skydiving is the ‘greatest mental health reset’

In an effort to take better care of herself and her mental health, Isa Watson began experimenting with different self-care activities.

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The Independent UK

Maine shooter’s family raised mental health alarm five months before mass shooting

Robert Card was also previously denied purchase of gun silencer

The Independent UK

Stressed medical students considering quitting before they qualify as half struggle with mental health

Three-quarters of students in the UK are worried about how staff shortages will affect their future careers as waiting lists hit all-time high

The Independent UK

Swimmer Felipe Ribeiro paints nails as reminder of bipolar disorder, wins gold at Pan Am Games

Mental health and how athletes deal with it has become top of mind for athletes, coaches and sports executives alike

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Bridgerton’s Ruby Barker Slams Netflix & Shondaland For Not Supporting Her Mental Health

“Not a single person from Netflix, not a single person from Shondaland, have even contacted me or even emailed me to ask me if I’m okay or if I would benefit from any sort of aftercare or support.”

The Conversation

Mental health needs to be a cornerstone of equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives

Equity, diversity and inclusion programs have become ubiquitous in the workplace. As organizations publicly express their commitment to diversity and inclusion, there is a growing concern that these concepts are merely buzzwords to make organizations look more socially responsible.

The Texas Tribune

Texas to get four new maternal health research centers amid mortality crisis for moms

Texas continues to struggle with maternal mortality and morbidity, despite a decade of tracking and reviewing these cases. Four new research centers will pilot innovative solutions.

The Independent UK

Maine gunman was blocked from buying silencer months before shooting

Robert Card was prevented from buying suppressor at firearms store after he revealed he was in a mental health facility

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