The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

Homeless Australians trapped in 'cycle of crisis'

Tens of thousands of homeless people could be helped by having their accommodation linked to mental health support services, amid a push from advocacy groups.

AAP · Jul 30

Summer Heat Can Also Cause SAD as Experts Warn Heat, Insomnia, and Allergies Can Fuel Depression

Summer-pattern seasonal affective disorder may cause depression, insomnia, anxiety and appetite changes. The condition can be overlooked during warmer months.

Medical Daily · Jul 30

What Is Cortisol and Why Is Everyone Talking About It?

Over the past few years, cortisol has become a popular topic across social media, health blogs, and wellness podcasts. Many influencers claim that high cortisol is the reason behind stubborn weight gain, constant tiredness, poor sleep, and even skin problems. As a result, people have started searching for ways to…

MyLifeXP · Jul 30

NSW to send paramedics not police to some mental health emergencies after multiple deaths

Mental health experts to triage triple zero calls, but not all of the changes will be implemented 24/7 or statewide

The Guardian - AU · Jul 30

In the Minds of a Shooter and His Victims Through the Lens of the Apalachee High School Shooting

Colt Gray was sentenced to life without parole, as the Apalachee High School shooting case raises a discussion on survivor trauma and violence prevention.

Medical Daily · Jul 29

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Threat Trial Postponed Over Defendant's Mental Health Concerns

The trial concerning an alleged threat to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been postponed to December due to mental health concerns about the defendant, Alex Jenkinson, who faces public order charges.

International Business Times UK · Jul 29

'I Just Needed Five Minutes': Worker Sacked in Brutal 47-Second Call After First-Day Panic Attack

A healthcare worker claims they were fired 47 seconds into a call on their first day after a panic attack, raising concerns about workplace responses to mental health issues.

International Business Times UK · Jul 29

Howard University disenrolled over 500 students. Black college hopefuls seem to be losing ground on all sides

HBCUs offer more than higher education – they provide a safe haven for Black students and an investment in their wellbeing

The Guardian - US · Jul 29

Pregnant and parenting teens in Nairobi’s informal settlements: the hidden mental toll of stigma

Pregnancy is demanding at any age. But for adolescents, it comes on top of everything else they are dealing with: school, relationships, and the passage into adulthood. Add the hormonal shifts and shock of an unplanned pregnancy, and the weight of societal disapproval, and it is little wonder that pregnant…

The Conversation · Jul 29

'Five years ago I decided to take my own life. With support, I very narrowly avoided going through with it' – Why one cyclist is riding 4,000km after a stranger saved his life

After overcoming his own struggles with suicidal thoughts, Martin Hills is riding from North Wales to the southernmost point of Spain on his 36-year-old Kona Explosif to encourage men to open up and talk about their mental health

Cycling News · Jul 29