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‘It’s a huge sign of progress’: the battle to decriminalise suicide

In at least 17 countries, suicide remains a criminal offence – a ‘huge barrier’ to mental health care. As Ghana becomes one of four countries to overturn its law in a year, others could follow

The Guardian - UK

'Tick and flick' psych assessments trouble navy divers

The psychological toll on navy divers from highly dangerous work is not being assessed properly, a royal commission examining veteran suicide has been told.

AAP

NSW Police Tasered And Shot A Sydney Man With Mental Health Issues During A Welfare Check

The man is confirmed to have died at the scene.

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Suicide risk rises for children and teens during school year, study says

The risk of suicide for kids and teens rises during the school year, researchers said, reflecting the impact of its social and learning pressures on young people’s mental health.

Tribune News Service

US women’s national player Naomi Girma pays tribute to late friend Katie Meyer ahead of World Cup

‘Katie Meyer was a true friend, in every sense of the word,’ the athlete writes

The Independent UK

Man given 13 years RI for assaulting minor

Fast Track Special Court (POCSO) sentenced a man to 13 yrs RI & ₹45,000 fine for sexually assaulting a 14-yr-old relative. Judge R.Rekha observed plea of accused not mitigating factor. Victim faced mental health issues & revealed incident after further attempts. Prosecution presented 15 witnesses, 6 exhibits & 21 documents.…

The Hindu

PwC-backed mental health platform was scrapped after $33m government trial launched without open tender

Experts call for transparency over grant awarded to Innowell, whose platform is no longer used by the federal health department

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USWNT stars pay tribute to late teammate and highlight mental health

USWNT players Sophia Smith and Naomi Girma say they will be thinking of their late college teammate, Katie Meyer, as they kick off their World Cup campaign

The Guardian - US

The rise of the ‘bougie burner’ phone — how Gen Z is bringing back Y2K tech this summer

From preserving battery at festivals to providing a mental health detox from social media — having an auxiliary second phone is proving to be the retro trend of the moment, says Maddy Mussen

Evening Standard

A mom owed nearly $102,000 for her son's stay in a state mental health hospital

One North Carolina family's six-figure medical bill came from a state hospital. The attorney general, who is running for governor and says he's against high medical costs, tried to collect the debt.

WEKU

Louisiana youths held at adult prison's old death row suffer heat, isolation, advocates say

Advocates for juveniles held in a former death row building at a Louisiana prison for adults say the youths are suffering through dangerous heat and psychologically damaging isolation in their prison cells with little or no mental health care, inadequate schooling and foul water

The Independent UK

I needed to go out on a high for the good of my mental health, says Ben Wallace

The outgoing Defence Secretary suggested that being an MP has become a less desirable career choice.

The Independent UK

Dele Alli abuse revelations highlight how professional footballers suffer greater mental health risks

Everton footballer Dele Alli released an emotional interview with pundit and former player Gary Neville, on July 13. The video was a poignant reminder of the difficult upbringings experienced by many professional footballers and the long-term impact on their mental health, both within and outside of the sport.

The Conversation

Met officers to consult doctors before sectioning mental health crisis patients

NHS London and Met unveil plans to drastically reduce number of patients being detained under Mental Health Act

Evening Standard

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‘There’s an industry-wide mental health crisis’: authors and publishers on why the books sector needs to change

After a survey revealed the stresses that authors face when placed in the spotlight for the first time, publishing houses and industry bodies have pledged extra training and pastoral care

The Independent UK

Using barges for asylum seekers ‘catastrophic’ for mental health, therapist says

Ann Salter said those who have fled to the UK will ‘most certainly’ have experienced trauma from their home country or journey.

Tribune News Service

Sailors aboard USS George Washington visit with pups on a mission for mental health

NORFOLK, Va. — Machinist’s mate Isiah Nathan, 19, was one of several sailors on the USS George Washington who stepped away from their duties Thursday to pet the visitors from Mutts with a Mission.

Tribune News Service

Understanding effects of heat on mental health

A heat wave is affecting parts of the U.S., including much of the Southwest, through the Southeast and parts of Europe. When temperatures soar, the heat can take a toll more than just physically. Our well-being can suffer as well.

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Newcastle Herald

'Get help': mental health support for university students

Two-year program announced for preventative mental health programs at university.

The Independent UK

Martin Lewis issues health warning to those struggling with money

Survey finds nearly 19% of people with mental health problems in the past two years are behind with one key bill

The Guardian - UK

Up to 3m UK people behind on bills have had mental health problems, study says

People with recent mental health issues three times more likely to be behind on at least one key bill, research finds

The Independent UK

Support with mental health issues and finances should be linked – Martin Lewis

Money advice services should be located on the same site as NHS talking therapies services, the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute said.

Tribune News Service

Devastated families mourn lives lost, seek answers after Ga. mass shooting

A crime spree that spanned two counties ended with five people dead, including the man investigators believe killed four of his neighbors.

Chicago Sun-Times

Congress, pass Protecting Kids Act to keep children safe from dangers of social media

It is thoughtfully crafted legislation that represents the best compromise to safeguard young peoples’ mental health, a former tech CEO writes. Minors don’t have the critical thinking skills to filter the truths and lies online.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago aims to turn Diplomat Motel into ‘healthy housing’ for homeless people — with much more than a roof overhead

Chicago officials are closing in on plans to transform a budget motel along North Lincoln Avenue into a housing pilot that would provide on-site substance abuse and mental health treatment — part of the city’s long-term efforts to combat chronic homelessness by pairing temporary shelter with intensive health care.

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