The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

Stiff upper lip might be better for mental health after all, study suggests

The findings challenge the commonly-held belief that ignoring these thoughts harms our mental health

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023

Suppressing negative thoughts may be good for mental health, study suggests

The findings contradict the commonly-held belief that ignoring these thoughts means they stay in our unconscious mind.

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023

Health services involved in transgender woman’s care ‘underfunded’, coroner says

A coroner investigating the death of a trans young woman has adjourned her conclusion until two weeks’ time.

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023

Prince of Wales encourages New York firefighters to talk about mental health

Speaking to the group of emergency responders, he also asked about their training and normal day-to-day procedures.

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

Asylum seekers ‘degraded’ at detention centre: key points from Brook House inquiry

Report on immigration removal centre details ‘crushing’ abuse and excessive use of force that has left detainees with PTSD

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2023

‘He was on the way up’: mother of NSW police shooting victim demands mental health reform

‘It’s not my fight, it is everyone’s fight and everyone has to work together so this doesn’t happen again’, says Judy Deacon

The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2023

Brits struggle with mental health due to cost of living crisis

A poll of 2,000 adults found 27 per cent have really taken a hit when it comes to their wellbeing, because of a lack of finances

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

Mental health among Afghan women deteriorating across the country, UN report finds

A joint report from three U.N. agencies says the mental health of Afghan women, who have suffered under harsh measures imposed by the Taliban since taking power two years ago, has deteriorated across the country

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

Nearly a fifth of parents fear children will ignore health issues while at university

The study, carried out via OnePoll, also revealed girls are considered more likely to take care of their physical and mental health than boys

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

These habits can cut the risk of depression in half, a new study finds

New evidence shows that people who maintain a range of healthy habits, from good sleep to physical activity to strong social connections, are significantly less likely to experience depression.

WEKU · Sep 19, 2023