The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

‘A model for what’s possible’: inside an inpatient psych unit for young adults

A new docuseries looks at one of America’s few dedicated inpatient psychiatric units for young adults and finds the most sensitive way to tell their stories

The Guardian - US · Jun 26, 2024

Mobile phone and social media companies should pay £1billion for children's mental health support, says expert

Former Children’s Commissioner publishes ten-point plan for next government

Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2024

One in five American workers think about self-harm or suicide—here’s how managers can support them

PTO options, work reduction, and manager mental health training are all options.

Fortune · Jun 26, 2024

WHO defines physical inactivity, says this much exercise weekly can guarantee good health

A pooled analysis of 507 population-based surveys with 5·7 million participants has revealed that more than 30% of the global population does not meet the healthy levels of physical activity. This means, a major chunk of the population is not physically active as per the recommended levels set by the…

The Times of India · Jun 26, 2024

California doctor who drove young family off cliff in Tesla will not face trial

Dharmesh Patel, 42, was granted a mental health diversion by a judge who heard that he suffers from a major depressive disorder

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2024

Gun violence "a public health crisis"

“We are raising a whole generation of children for whom exposure to gun violence is normal,” Vivek Rajan said

Salon · Jun 25, 2024

Why America's Farmers Are Facing Alarming Suicide Rates and What's Being Done to Help

Researchers are trying to find the leading risk factors linked to the growing problem of untreated anxiety and depression among farmers.

International Business Times UK · Jun 25, 2024

Young children ‘lack the self-awareness’ to describe their feelings and could be more sad than you realise - here’s the top 3 early risk factors for childhood depression

When young children struggle to express their emotions, it can be difficult to spot more serious mood disorders. Here's what you need to know about childhood depression risk.

GoodToKnow · Jun 25, 2024

Is social media making you unhappy? The answer is not so simple

You may have seen headlines that link social media to sadness and depression. Social media use goes up, happiness goes down. But recent studies suggest those findings might not be so straightforward.

The Conversation · Jun 25, 2024

‘A&E staff told me my catatonic schizophrenic wife was not a priority’, says ‘broken’ husband

A survey by charity Rethink Mental Illness has found that hundreds of people are told they’re not ill enough to be given mental health care

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2024