'Dire' mental health care in flood-ravaged communities Disaster-affected areas are struggling to cope with despair and hopelessness as burnt-out mental health workers hold down multiple jobs, an inquiry has heard. AAP · Feb 13, 2024
40% of Teenagers are Using Drugs to Relieve Stress and Anxiety amid Mental Health Crisis A study by the CDC delved into their drug consumption and motivation to do so Latin Times · Feb 12, 2024
FBI shares info on weapons purchased by mentally ill criminal Learn how Chief Troy Finner and his team handle information from the FBI regarding individuals with mental health issues and criminal backgrounds attemptin... Top News · Feb 12, 2024
Mental health advance choice documents ‘would reduce sectioning’ Expert says treatment plans set out while patients are well should be included in Mental Health Act reforms in England and Wales The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2024
‘There’s still a stigma’: UK raccoon rescuer on mental health, animal wit – and not startling skunks Iain Jenkins, now leading the hunt for the Sunderland fugitive Meeko, says a breakdown led him to devote himself to animals The Guardian - UK · Feb 11, 2024
Why Are Teens Depressed? It's Not Social Media. Maybe the problem for teens isn't screens, but what they are replacing. Reason · Feb 11, 2024
Social isolation takes a toll on a rising number of South Korea's young adults A growing number of South Korea's young adults are isolating themselves from society, raising questions about the state of youths in a country known for cutthroat competition and pressure to conform. WEKU · Feb 11, 2024
‘Our kids are suffering’: calls for ban on social media to protect under-16s Debate gains traction as evidence grows on negative impact of social media use on mental health of young people The Guardian - UK · Feb 11, 2024
‘Seriously ill’ mental health inpatients told to attend jobcentre or risk losing benefits ‘It’s beyond ridiculous’ say campaigners in England – rules state that nobody in hospital should be required to attend in person The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2024
The Power Of Performance Arts: South Coast Conservatory's Impact On Mental Health According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental health conditions now affect approximately 20% of the world's children and adolescents. International Business Times · Feb 9, 2024
NIMHANS bags WHO Nelson Mandela award for Health Promotion The World Health Organisation (WHO) has awarded NIMHANS, Bengaluru, the Nelson Mandela award for Health Promotion in 2024. The Hindu · Feb 9, 2024
Gen Z and millennials want to have a chat about mental health. With politicians For young Americans today, who hold immense electoral potential, the volatile political world they came of age in may be affecting their mental health. Some politicians have started to talk about it. WEKU · Feb 9, 2024
Lesbian Dating and Impact on Mental Health here has always been an intrinsic connection between dating and mental health. Relationships, whether you're getting into a new one, enjoying a series of casual flings, or going steady, are all wonderful for the soul. inkl · Feb 9, 2024
8 expert tips to teach kids emotional intelligence, and why it's never too late for teenagers 8 expert tips for teaching kids emotional intelligence this Children's Mental Health Week (and #4 sounds like so much fun) GoodToKnow · Feb 8, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2024 ‘Love is our first medicine’: treating mental health in Cameroon’s unique refuge Among the homeless people of Yaoundé, many are mentally ill and have been rejected by their families. Le Village de L’amour offers them therapy – and hope
The Walrus · Feb 8, 2024 Family Doctors’ Burnout Is about More than Their Workload Many physicians believe there needs to be a reset in how they treat patients—and their own well-being
Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2024 City Hall hears 'grave concerns' over change in police response to mental health calls Representatives from mental health organisations said that while they support the approach in principle, they were worried about its roll-out
Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2024 David Nutt: 'denying access to psychedelics is like denying access to the Covid vaccine' Neuropsychopharmacologist and ex-government drug czar Professor David Nutt has become one of the leading scientists in the fight for psychedelic mental healthcare. He tells Alexandra Jones why the time to legalise is now
The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2024 Children’s emergency mental health referrals in England soar by 53% NHS data exposing a ‘devastating explosion’ of mental illness should be a ‘wake-up call’ for the government, MPs and health leaders say
The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2024 Antidepressant use higher for women around breakups than men – study Women may find it harder to adjust to relationship splits later in life, according to Danish study, with men more likely to re-partner
The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2024 This Might Not Be It review – NHS office politics through the looking-glass Personalities and generations clash in Sophia Chetin-Leuner’s claustrophobic play about a mental health unit under strain
Top News · Feb 6, 2024 California Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Allow Therapeutic Use of Psychedelic Mushrooms Learn about a bipartisan bill introduced in California to allow supervised consumption of psychedelic mushrooms as a therapy for mental health issues.
Dynamite News · Feb 6, 2024 Research reveals body temperature is linked to depression People with depression have higher body temperatures, which suggests that reducing their temperatures may have a mental health advantage, according to a new UC San Francisco research. Read further on Dynamite News:
GoodToKnow · Feb 6, 2024 9 toys to support your child's mental health and wellbeing, during Children's Mental Health Week and beyond (and #4 is groundbreaking) As it's revealed that 75 percent of parents are worried about their child's mental health, try these nine toys to calm your child's worries and help them talk about their feelings
Medical Daily · Feb 6, 2024 PCOS Patients At More Than 8-Fold Increased Risk Of Suicide Attempts: Study Says The findings of the study highlight the importance of routine monitoring of mental health and suicide risk in persons diagnosed with PCOS.