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Fine parents for school absence in England only as last resort, MPs urge

Commons education committee report also says mental health struggles should be accepted as valid reason for missing school

The Guardian - UK

MPs urge consistent approach to fines as school absence rates ‘of great concern’

The cross-party group of MPs launched an inquiry into persistent absence and support for disadvantaged pupils in January and has published a report.

The Independent UK

Kentucky educators continue discussion on mental health in grade school students

A February report from the CDC says nearly 60 percent of teen girls have felt persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness. Nearly one in three have considered suicide.

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As mental health worsens among Afghanistan's women, the UN is asked to declare 'gender apartheid'

The U_N_’s most powerful body is being asked to support governments seeking to legally declare the crackdown by Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers on women and girls “gender apartheid."

The Independent UK

Tyson Fury's Netflix series highlights the mental health challenges faced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities

The Netflix documentary series, At Home With The Furys, provides a fascinating look at the day to day life of Tyson Fury, family man and heavyweight boxing world champion.

The Conversation

Wealthier children in UK ‘had steepest drop in mental health during pandemic’

Gap between the mental health of the poorest and richest children narrowed, researchers say

The Guardian - UK

Entrepreneurs are facing a mental health crisis — here's how to help them

Mental health is a pressing concern in the startup community. Entrepreneurs face a number of unique challenges, including securing funding and meeting gruelling performance targets — all while trying to achieve a work-life balance. These demands can take a significant toll on someone’s mental health.

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Kentucky higher education puts focus on mental health resources for students

Schools like Eastern Kentucky University are looking to support students through advocacy and intervention in the face of stress during a period of change for young adults.

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Families should be informed if students struggle with mental health at university

Letter: One reader says they had no idea their son was at rock-bottom and had been withdrawn from his course

The Guardian - UK

Man found dead at residence of BJP MLA in U.P.

30-yr-old found dead at BJP MLA's residence in Lucknow. No complaint filed; motive unclear. Deceased identified as Shresth Tiwari from Barabanki. Mental health helplines available in Telangana, AP, Karnataka, TN, Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kochi, Kolkata.

The Hindu

Libyans pick up the pieces after devastating floods – photo essay

In the two weeks since floods struck the Libyan port city of Derna, the photojournalist Stefanie Glinski has been on the ground speaking to victims of the disaster alongside rescue workers struggling to deal with the devastation

The Guardian - UK

'Careful thinking' goes into mental health unit leave, minister says

Facilities deal with 'very complex situations', the minister says.

The Canberra Times

Can we put a stop to suicide contagion?

Suicide can be contagious. How do we talk about it responsibly?

Salon

Yom Kippur and your mental health

The holiest holiday in Judaism focuses on atonement, a practice which can promote emotional wellbeing

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North East Skinny Dip: Swimmers bare all braving North Sea for charity

The initiative has raised more than £100,000 for Mind, a mental health charity, since 2012.

The Guardian - UK

Talking sense: why a stiff upper lip can never be good for our mental health

Research suggesting that not going on about our emotions is a valid treatment for depression feels like a backwards step

The Independent UK

Triple social media tax to fund mental health worker in every school – Lib Dems

Delegates at the autumn conference in Bournemouth will debate the proposal.

The Guardian - UK

Struggling self-employed in UK would prefer salaried job security, report claims

Mental health issues and lack of faith in government support are driving desire to change status

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The Independent UK

Lib Dems to unveil proposals for regular mental health check-ups

Mental health ‘MOT’ checks would be offered to men in their 40s, women who have recently given birth and people in retirement under party plans.

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‘The climate is visiting a mental unravelling on all of us’: Charlie Hertzog Young on the dangers of activism – and staying sane on a dying planet

The teenage campaigner took politicians to task about the environment – but their apathy contributed to a devastating decline in his mental health. He talks about his recovery and the radical ideas we need to save the Earth

The Times of India

Power of nutrition: How the wrong diet can cause depression and right diet can reverse the damage

In a world where fast food and processed meals are readily available, our dietary choices play a more significant role in our overall health than ever before. While the link between nutrition and physical well-being is well established, emerging research is shedding light on the profound impact of diet on…

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago mayor’s top cop pick glides through first confirmation test

During a committee hearing Friday, Larry Snelling vowed to aggressively use technology to address robberies while supporting officers by bolstering mental health supports and giving them more time off.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago should fully embrace alternatives to 911 police response for mental health calls

Next summer a new state law will require every 911 district in the state to refer appropriate calls to a non-police mental health crisis response program.

The Canberra Times

Accused ANU attacker reported missing by mental health unit minutes before alleged stabbing

Mental health unit called triple zero two minutes before first emergency call, police say.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Vernon Maxwell Initiative hosts symposium, golf tournament to benefit athletes’ mental health

The Vernon Maxwell Initiative held its inaugural golf tournament and mental health symposium this week, and the #Rockets legend is vowing to keep it going.

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