Revealed: Scandal of healthy mental health patients trapped in hospitals for years Exclusive: Ben Craig missed his daughter’s birth and was left ‘scarred’ after being stranded on a ward for two years The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2023
HC judge visits mental health centre Kerala High Court senior judge A. Muhamed Mustaque who is also executive chairman of the Kerala State Legal Services Authority (KELSA), visited the Government Mental Health Centre, Peroorkada, on Saturday. The Hindu · Nov 25, 2023
Friends ‘smash’ rowing world record to spark conversations about mental health The continuous 30-hour row was completed at 1pm on November 25. The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2023
Roman Kemp pays emotional tribute to pal Lewis Capaldi amid hiatus to focus on his mental health The Scottish singer was honoured with the Gamechanger gong at the inaugural Rolling Stone UK Awards on Thursday Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2023
Watching war unfold is distressing — here's how to protect your mental health Doomscrolling won't help the people who are suffering and it might put you into a state of chronic stress. A psychiatrist who works with trauma shares advice for how to process global tragedy. WEKU · Nov 24, 2023
First Lady Rosalynn Carter's legacy on mental health boils down to one word: Hope The former first lady fought with persistence to put care for mental and physical health on equal footing and to eliminate discrimination toward people with mental illnesses. WEKU · Nov 24, 2023
Tragic siege death raises mental health questions Concerns over how incidents involving mental illness are dealt with have been raised by the family of a man who died after a 12-hour police siege. AAP · Nov 24, 2023
Bear Grylls on mental health and masculinity: ‘It was a dark, difficult time – I had a major reset’ The TV survivalist has become an outspoken advocate for mental health support for men. As he launches an app designed to tackle the stigma surrounding male mental illness, he speaks to Maanya Sachdeva about trauma, criticism and fame The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023
Charges dropped for man who harassed Stan Grant online Michael Davis pleaded guilty to threatening Indigenous journalist Stan Grant, but his one remaining charge was dismissed on mental health grounds. AAP · Nov 24, 2023
Growing number of nurses experiencing suicidal thoughts, RCN says The Royal College of Nursing has now commissioned research into the issue and is calling on the Government for more investment in support services. The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023
Friends target rowing world record to raise awareness of mental health challenge Isaac Kenyon, Graham Moore and Alex Pierrot aim to set a record to raise money for Movember. The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023
Women in mental health crisis still being jailed in prisons deemed ‘unfit for purpose’, major review warns Goverment failed to include plans to outlaw jailing vulnerable people ‘for their own protection’ in King’s Speech The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023
Financial crises damage people’s mental health – our global review shows who is worst affected Financial crises are periods characterised by devastating losses of income, work, a certain future, and a stable family life. The effect on mental health can be catastrophic. But what does the evidence tell us about who is most at risk, and in what ways? The Conversation · Nov 23, 2023
Virtual screening of international dementia documentary at NIMHANS fosters a deeper understanding of the neurodegenerative disease In a public health outreach initiative, the Centre for Brain and Mind (CBM) at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in Bengaluru organised a four-day virtual screening of an international documentary “KEYS BAGS NAMES WORDS”, which sheds light on the intricate challenges posed by dementia, from November… The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2023 Nearly a third of professional UK musicians report poor mental wellbeing Squeeze musician Chris Difford among those expressing concern over findings by Musicians’ Union and Help Musicians
The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023 Top judge Lady Hale gives first speech in Lords 20 years after accepting peerage Lady Hale is a former president of the Supreme Court, who became known for finding Boris Johnson’s prorogation of Parliament in 2019 to be unlawful.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2023 The Tories are back to monstering people on benefits – and it has nothing to do with saving money Straight out of the 2010 playbook, the party’s plan to force disabled people into work is pure performative cruelty, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan
Latin Times · Nov 23, 2023 How Is Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric Affecting Young Latinos' Mental Health and Academic Performance? The Latin Times spoke to professor Kathleen Roche to understand the main factors exacerbating these issues
The Guardian - AU · Nov 22, 2023 Police should not be involved in mental health incidents, Australian report says Presence of officers can increase distress, according to a study in which people with lived experience suggest they could be talked down
The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2023 Third of UK carers with poor mental health have thoughts of suicide, survey finds Lib Dems call for £1bn support package to improve help for carers through access to respite care and increased allowance
inkl · Nov 22, 2023 The Impact of Stress on Student Learning Stress can impact the daily functioning of anyone, including students striving for academic excellence. Recognizing that stress has a dual role in the learning environment is essential.
The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023 Sports helps one maintain mental, physical health, says judge after inaugurating three-day annual police meet Sports helps maintain physical/mental health, said K.G. Shanthi at Hubballi Dharwad Police Commissionerate's 3-day sports meet. Shanthi stressed importance of exercise to destress & accept victory/defeat with equanimity. Police Commissioner Renuka K. Sukumar urged focus on mental/physical health.
GoodToKnow · Nov 22, 2023 Disney’s Inside Out 2 has a new character – and it’s an emotion we need to talk about with our teens Inside Out 2 is here, and we share expert opinion on the conversations the second instalment of the franchise can open up for teens
The Texas Tribune · Nov 22, 2023 In Texas’ Panhandle, a long-awaited oasis for mental health care is springing up The region that includes Amarillo, a Panhandle city of more than 200,000 people, and surrounding towns has long been a mental health care desert. Officials hope a new $159 million hospital can help reduce a massive spike in suicide attempts.
France 24 · Nov 21, 2023 South African lawmakers vote to shut down Israeli embassy In tonight's edition: South African lawmakers vote in favour of closing down the Israeli embassy in Pretoria and suspending all diplomatic relations until a ceasefire is agreed in the war in Gaza. Also, a car fatally rams into a crowd of supporters celebrating Joseph Boakai's election victory in Liberia, killing…