The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

Defense implies Lindsay Clancy’s psychiatrist was a ‘box-checking robot’ over patient care

Clancy’s lawyer portrayed her care not as common practice in US mental healthcare, but rather as inadequate

The Independent UK · Aug 10

Mental health: one step forward and two steps back?

Letters: Dr Kate Martin is encouraged by the new network of community clinics, while Prof Dr John R Ashton says the forthcoming mental health strategy is an opportunity to grasp the nettle, while Marjorie Wallace expresses concerns about plans to cut mental health jobs in the NHS

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10

US appeals court allows thousands of lawsuits against social media companies over user addiction claims to proceed

An appeals court permitted thousands of lawsuits against social media firms to advance. These suits allege companies designed products to addict young users. The court rejected bids to reverse a lower ruling, allowing cases to proceed. Plaintiffs claim these platforms contribute to youth mental health crises. This decision impacts Meta,…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

54% of young adults ‘say finances have recently affected mental health’

Nearly two-fifths of people surveyed have less than £10,000 in savings, investments and physical possessions, St James’s Place said.

Evening Standard · Aug 10

Wellbeing experts share simple mental health tips to help you reset this September ahead of Winter

Experts recommend recording when you feel most energised, anxious, irritable or mentally drained

The Independent UK · Aug 10

More Than 60 House Democrats Press the VA on Mental Health Staffing with an Aug. 14 Deadline Approaching

A letter signed by 62 House Democrats asks the VA for wait times and vacancy data on mental health staffing. Answers are due Aug. 14.

Medical Daily · Aug 10

New AI rules leave Chinese users mourning their virtual boyfriends and girlfriends

ByteDance, Alibaba and Tencent have pulled their AI companion apps after Beijing introduced rules aimed at protecting users' mental health and preventing emotional manipulation, particularly among children and teenagers.

Euronews · Aug 10

'Raising the standard': Inside Talkspace's bold new AI mental health support tool

We spent some time with Monika Dargis, Head of Clinical Operations and Quality at Talkspace, about its newest AI mental health tool and more.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 10

‘I’ve sat at the very precipice of life’: ex-footballer Clarke Carlisle on gambling, depression – and survival

The former Leeds and Burnley defender has struggled with his mental health for most of his life. But it took five suicide attempts for him to admit how badly he wanted to end it. He talks about how he turned the corner – and his hopes for his new post…

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10

Why Indian Adults Who Set Limits With Their Parents Spend Years Questioning If They Were Right

The day you said no, and what happened afterYou remember the exact moment. Maybe it was a phone call you let go to voicemail for the first time. Maybe it was telling your mother you wouldn't be coming home for the third festival in a row, or telling your father…

Times Life · Aug 10