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Agencies 'missed opportunities' before Hunter teenager's suicide

The 15-year-old died in May 2020.

Newcastle Herald

Met Police to ‘meet more expectations’ under new mental health programme

Police will still attend any incident where there is a risk to life or a risk of serious harm.

The Independent UK

'I came out worse than when I went in': private health clinic in spotlight

'It's not the staff's fault, it's the system.'

Newcastle Herald

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How was Jacksonville shooting suspect Ryan Palmeter able to buy an AR-15-style rifle?

Gunman taken into care under state’s Baker Act in 2017 over concern for mental health, sheriff says, which would ordinarily have prevented him being allowed to access firearms

The Independent UK

Medication can help you make the most of therapy − a psychologist and neuroscientist explains how

There is mounting recognition in the scientific community that combining different treatment approaches for mental health conditions can create a benefit greater than the sum of its parts.

The Conversation

Mental health triggers among police being missed, says Scottish officers’ body

Exclusive: Data reveals ‘startling’ rise in number of absences due to psychological disorders

The Guardian - UK

Many big US cities now answer mental health crisis calls with civilian teams -- not police

The Associated Press has found that 14 of the 20 most populous U.S. cities are experimenting with removing police from some nonviolent 911 calls and sending behavioral health clinicians

The Independent UK

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Khelo India women’s basketball tourney begins in city

Inaugurated by Singanampalli Srinivasa Rao, Under-17 women's basketball tournament as part of Khelo India Women's League began at Maris Stella College on Aug 27. Rao encouraged students to prioritize sports for physical & mental health. Teams from various schools & colleges will compete till Aug 29. G.S.C. Bose, D.N.V. Vinayak…

The Hindu

Having bipolar made my pregnancy ‘high risk’. But all mothers deserve an elevated level of care

Pregnancy comes with mental health risk for all women. And so many of us downplay our own needs and wants once a baby is on the scene

The Guardian - AU

‘I’ll never forget’: after 32 days without sunlight in a Queensland watch house, Nick’s hair was falling out

At 17 years old, Nick spent more than a month under conditions likened to that of farm animals and in breach of his human rights. Here’s his story

The Guardian - AU

Study reveals how overuse of social media, electronic gadgets becomes top parental concerns

As children return to school, two issues are rising to the top of their parents' concerns: the impact of social media and the internet on children's lives.

The Times of India

“It’s okay not to be okay” – the rewards and responsibility of saving lives

Mountain rescue operations are often exhausting and at times can be be downright harrowing – we speak to one rescuer about the toll it takes

Advnture

Should we mention suicide in obituaries?

The reluctance to acknowledge suicide has implications beyond the confines of a public notice

Salon

Yale and a student group are settling a mental health discrimination lawsuit

Yale University is settling a federal lawsuit that said the Ivy League school discriminated against students with mental health disabilities, including pressuring them to withdraw

The Independent UK

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‘There’s a huge problem’: New Zealand searches for new ways to tackle family violence

Mental health apps focusing on personal history part of a wider push to support men and address high rates of family harm

The Guardian - AU

Strip searches and suicide attempts: the reality for children in Queensland watch houses

Mental health episodes and other incidents requiring treatment are ‘frighteningly common’ among children held alongside adults

The Conversation

Screen time is contributing to chronic sleep deprivation in tweens and teens – a pediatric sleep expert explains how critical sleep is to kids' mental health

With the start of a new school year comes the inevitable battle to get kids back into a healthy bedtime routine. In many cases, this likely means resetting boundaries on screen use, especially late in the evenings. But imposing and enforcing those rules can be easier said than done.

Tom’s Guide

iOS 17 turns your phone into a mood-tracking device — here's how the feature works

You can log your mood and what's affecting your emotional state with a new tracking feature in the Health app in iOS 17. Here's how to make the most of that capability on your iPhone.

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The Guardian - UK

GCSE results show us a nation of overwhelmed, vulnerable children. Where is the support?

Covid-19, social media, the tyranny of tests – the problems are known, yet politicians fail to draw the threads together, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

Salon

Climate anxiety can spur action: study

Despite harboring negative feelings about the future of climate, many young adults are motivated to act

Fortune

Bank CEO ordered employees to return to the office for their own 'mental health'—and it sparked backlash

Managers entertaining the notion that their RTO mandates are for the benefit of their staff's mental well-being should reconsider.

The Conversation

LGBTQ+ caregivers of people with dementia face unique stresses that lead to poorer physical and mental health

Caring for someone living with dementia can be a stressful experience that harms the physical and mental health of caregivers. Many caregivers experience depression and lower quality of life. LGBTQ+ caregivers face unique challenges that can magnify these strains.

The Independent UK

Headteacher’s delight at GCSE results for pupils ‘most affected’ by pandemic

A campaign to improve mental health support in Brighton and Hove schools is under way.

Zenger

Climate Change Concerns Damaging Mental Health Of Young People

Researchers found that climate distress causes a lot of negative emotions in young adults.

The Conversation

Our vagus nerves help us rest, digest and restore. Can you really reset them to feel better?

On social media and in wellbeing circles, people have been talking about the vagus nerve a lot. In fact, we have two vagus nerves – a left and a right – and their optimal functioning is essential for good physical and mental health.

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