The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

Let's leave Britney Spears alone – again

The popstar's mental health is always questioned by fans and the public. . . when does it cross a line?

Salon · Sep 30, 2023

Men can't stop thinking about the Roman Empire. It's because of the masculinity polycrisis

In an age of compounding crises, competence commands a premium—but what we're getting instead is misogyny, anger, and poor mental health.

Fortune · Sep 29, 2023

Three rules for adding weight to your backpack that will boost the benefits of exercise

Walking is a great exercise for keeping your physical and mental health in check. But if you’re looking to give your daily walks a boost, you might want to give “rucking” a try.

The Conversation · Sep 29, 2023

Dove Cameron opens up about feeling ‘incredibly suicidal’ to destigmatise depression

‘I always think about how much shame and stigma there is around suicide’ said singer

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023

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 · Sep 26, 2023

Policy must tackle root causes of England’s record mental ill-health, says report

Coalition of experts publish action points including tackling inequality, poor housing and child poverty

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2023

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 · Sep 26, 2023

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.

WEKU · Sep 26, 2023

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 · Sep 26, 2023

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 · Sep 26, 2023