Sunak accused of making mental illness ‘another front in the culture wars’ Charities say high rates of people signed off work are caused by crumbling public services after years of underinvestment The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2024
Professionals know that mental health is complex – and that MDMA won’t help Letters: The suggestion that the drug may be more helpful than regulated care for mental ill health is dangerous, writes Dr Rachel McNulty The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2024
Tell us your experience of being signed off work with a mental health condition We would like to hear about your experiences of being signed off work due to a mental health condition and how you found the process The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2024
Sick notes: What are the rules Rishi Sunak wants to change? The prime minister said living on welfare benefits in the UK had become a ‘lifestyle choice’ for some Evening Standard · Apr 19, 2024
Texas is struggling to diversify its mental health workforce as the state becomes less white More than 40% of the state’s population is Hispanic, but its mental health provider population is more than 80% white. The Texas Tribune · Apr 19, 2024
Where gun violence is common, some students say physical safety is a top concern The federal government is investing billions to bolster school safety and mental health resources to combat gun violence. But some sense a disconnect between those programs and what students need. WEKU · Apr 19, 2024
Sunak accused of launching ‘full-on assault on disabled people’ PM criticised for personal independence payment review amid ‘spiralling’ disability welfare bill The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2024
Those signed off feeling depressed classed as incapable of work, says Stride Work and pensions secretary attacks system of dealing with minor mental health problems as PM takes aim at ‘sicknote culture’ The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2024
“I Sadly Thought This Was Normal Behavior For A Long Time”: 62 Signs That Somebody Is Not Okay Wouldn't it be wonderful if we had the superpower to immediately clock the tiniest hints that someone close to us was having problems with their mental health? The post “I Sadly Thought This Was Normal Behavior For A Long Time”: 62 Signs That Somebody Is Not Okay first appeared on… Bored Panda · Apr 19, 2024
Sunak to cite Britain’s ‘sicknote culture’ in bid to overhaul fit note system Prime minister to express concern about ‘over-medicalising’ normal worries with diagnoses as mental health conditions The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2024
Millennial dads are doing 4 things better than previous generations, but is it enough to lighten the mother's mental load? Millennial dads are definitely doing better than their previous counterparts, but there's still areas they can improve on their parenting to be truly equal to their partners. GoodToKnow · Apr 18, 2024
From Planes to Trains: Tips for Meditating While Traveling Traveling can be an exciting and enriching experience, but it can also be stressful and overwhelming. The constant movement, unfamiliar surroundings, and lack of routine can take a toll on our mental health. That's why it's important to prioritize self-care and take care of our mental well-being while traveling. One… inkl · Apr 18, 2024
Jerry Seinfeld's Pop-Tart Movie Promoted At Indycar Race Jerry Seinfeld's 'Unfrosted' film partners with Chip Ganassi Racing and American Legion for a unique IndyCar promotion, raising awareness for mental health... Top News · Apr 17, 2024
Regulating Smartphones? Jonathan Haidt vs. Libertarians The author of The Anxious Generation argues that parents, schools, and society must keep kids off of social media. Reason · Apr 17, 2024
International Business Times · Apr 17, 2024 EU Questions TikTok Over New Lite App In France, Spain The EU gave TikTok 24 hours to provide a risk assessment on its new Lite app launched in France and Spain over concerns of its potential impact on children and users' mental health, the European Commission said on Wednesday.
Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2024 London's bad health revealed: Third of Londoners get 4 to 6 hours sleep A major survey finds people in the capital are more likely to call in sick due to mental health
Al Jazeera · Apr 17, 2024 Canada’s Trudeau government asks rich to pay more in pitch to Gen Z Budget proposes higher capital gains taxes and billions in spending on education, housing, jobs and mental health.
The Times of India · Apr 17, 2024 From Virat Kohli to Glenn Maxwell: Payers who opened up on mental health challenges Glenn Maxwell has taken an indefinite “mental and physical break” from the Indian Premier League, citing his poor batting form for the decision. It’s not the first time Maxwell has taken a break from competitive cricket due to mental health challenges; he had done so back in October 2019. Besides…
The Times of India · Apr 17, 2024 From Virat Kohli to Glenn Maxwell: Players who opened up on mental health challenges Glenn Maxwell has taken an indefinite “mental and physical break” from the Indian Premier League, citing his poor batting form for the decision. It’s not the first time Maxwell has taken a break from competitive cricket due to mental health challenges; he had done so back in October 2019. Besides…
The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2024 Serious care failings were a factor in son killing his father, coroner in Wales rules Swansea inquest hears how weak security at psychiatric ward enabled Daniel Harrison to escape and attack father an hour later
Evening Standard · Apr 16, 2024 Vulnerable man, 69, found dead in tent after escaping from mental health appointment Sydney Piper was supposed to be under constant one-to-one care, but fled and was found in Epping Forest a month later
The Hindu · Apr 16, 2024 JITO hosts interactive session on mental health issues in women JITO's Sukoon session in Belagavi focuses on mental health's impact on women's physical well-being and chronic pain syndromes.
Dynamite News · Apr 16, 2024 Health: Biodiversity is key to better mental health Spaces with a variety of natural features are associated with better mental health than spaces with less natural diversity. Read further on Dynamite News:
GoodToKnow · Apr 16, 2024 Raising an anxious kid? Here are 6 things that mental health experts want parents to know (and #1 could be a game changer) If you have a child who often experiences feelings of anxiety, psychologists have explained some ways you can respond when they're struggling with their emotions.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 16, 2024 I am a psychiatrist covering Bondi. We need to invest in mental health services, not stigmatise people Underfunded public mental health services mean patients often do not receive the level of care they require