Man accused of being ‘Somerset gimp’ guilty of deliberately scaring motorists Joshua Hunt, 32, dressed head to foot in black and wore a mask with eyes and a mouth painted on The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023
‘We loved her so much’: family of Ballarat teenager hope to raise awareness about suicide Bridie Cocks took her own life in Ballarat in 2022, shortly after her boyfriend also died by suicide The Guardian - AU · Oct 27, 2023
How to solve our mental health crisis When BBC journalist Rory Carson sought online consultations for a potential mental health issue, three private clinics diagnosed him with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). They charged between £685 and £1,095 for these consultations, which lasted between 45 and 100 minutes, and all prescribed him medication. The Conversation · Oct 27, 2023
Robert Card’s ties to Maine shooting sites revealed by stunned relative Although the 40-year-old is the ‘most loving’ person, Karen Card said, ‘he had an acute episode of mental health, and it’s been a struggle’ over the last year The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023
SCOTUS could soon make shootings worse A case made to appeal to Clarence Thomas and Sam Alito may end mental health and domestic violence gun restrictions Salon · Oct 27, 2023
This is what changing the clocks can do to your health Studies have shown the change in time can affect both physical and mental health The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023
Discharge of bus driver's killer 'not satisfactory' A man who killed a bus driver with a Molotov cocktail should not have been discharged from a mental health unit months earlier, a coroner has found. AAP · Oct 27, 2023
How the 2024 candidates reacted to Maine shooting Candidates seeking the White House in 2024 offered commentary about gun violence in America after 18 people were killed in a mass shooting in Maine The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023
Robert Card’s ties to Maine shooting sites revealed by stunned relative Although the 40-year-old is the ‘most loving’ person, Karen Card said, ‘he had an acute episode of mental health, and it’s been a struggle’ over the last year The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023
Suicide and violence in prisons rise by nearly 25%, as self-harm hits all-time high among women prisoners ‘Incredibly concerning’ figures symptomatic of ‘enormous strain’ on prisons, chief inspector tells The Independent The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023
Cambridge Researchers Develop Blood Test For Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis New study finds blood test combined with online assessment improves accuracy of bipolar diagnosis Zenger · Oct 26, 2023
Bruce Lehrmann revealed as high-profile man charged with Toowoomba rape Changes to Queensland law allow for naming of Lehrmann, who was thrust into national spotlight after being accused of raping Brittany Higgins, a claim he strenuously denied The Guardian - AU · Oct 26, 2023
Karan Johar reveals his mental health struggles on KWK Season 8: I just cried and didn't know why I was crying In a first, filmmaker Karan Johar spilled his heart on the Koffee couch as he opened up about matters of the heart and mental health. The director left his viewers emotional when he opened up about feeling 'lonely' after watching Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh's beautiful wedding video. The Times of India · Oct 26, 2023
Averted disaster on Horizon Air flight renews scrutiny on mental health of those in the cockpit What authorities describe as an off-duty pilot’s attempt to shut down the engines of a Horizon Air flight has renewed attention on the mental fitness of those allowed in the cockpit The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023
WEKU · Oct 25, 2023 The Middle East crisis is stirring up a 'tsunami' of mental health woes The Israel-Gaza conflict is likely to leave people in the region struggling with trauma-related mental health symptoms for a long time to come.
Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2023 Meta lawsuit: Instagram owner sued by over 30 US states 'for fuelling youth mental health crisis' The claimants compare Instagram's features to a dopamine-inducing slot machine
The Conversation · Oct 25, 2023 Social prescribing could help support young people’s mental health – but calls for a national strategy in England may be premature A growing number of children and adolescents in England are seeking access to mental health services. But the demand for these services is far outstripping capacity – and in some areas of England, children are waiting more than a year for support. It’s clear new strategies are needed to address…
The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023 Why men who go to therapy could be a red flag Stating that you’ll only date men who have had therapy is likely to set off a wave of emotional dishonesty, says Oliver Keens
The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023 Neglecting women’s health at work could cost UK economy £20.2bn a year – analysis A new survey suggested 68% of women have experienced poor physical or mental health at work.
The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023 Watch | What’s lacking in India’s school mental health programmes? What’s lacking in India’s school mental health programmes?
AAP · Oct 25, 2023 Death in custody inquest examines risk, health services An inquest into the death of an inmate at Tasmania's Risdon Prison is examining mental health services and risk management.
AAP · Oct 25, 2023 Bereaved family calls for probe into police shootings The family of Todd McKenzie, who died in a police siege, has called for a royal commission into deaths of mental health patients at the hands of police.
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023 Cash for mental health support ‘will benefit thousands of youngsters’ The Government is to spend nearly £5 million expanding services for young people.
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023 States sue Meta claiming its social platforms are addictive and harm children's mental health Dozens of US states, including California, New York, Arizona and Indiana are suing Meta Platforms Inc. for harming young people’s mental health and contributing the youth mental health crisis by knowingly designing features on Instagram and Facebook that addict children to the platforms
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 24, 2023 Alexander Volkanovski elaborates on emotional UFC 294 post-fight comments: ‘I want everyone to know that I’m OK’ Alexander Volkanovski unexpectedly was overcome with emotion after UFC 294, and he's glad that it spread some awareness on mental health.