The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

Spike in kids' crisis calls spotlights health challenge

Mental conditions including anxiety, mood and substance disorders have surged in young adults, while children are calling support lines at record rates.

AAP · Jul 24

Double stabbing in New York City being investigated as possible hate crime

Suspect allegedly yelled ‘Allahu Akbar’ before attacking a 57-year-old Asian man and a 50-year-old Jewish man

The Guardian - US · Jul 24

The Hidden Cost of Mental Health Stigma: Tracee Ellis Ross Calls Attention to a Common Struggle

Tracee Ellis Ross' Every Brilliant Thing confronts depression and suicide through powerful storytelling, reminding audiences why compassion and support matter.

Medical Daily · Jul 24

US teen withdraws social media addiction suit against Meta

LOS ANGELES - A US teenager has withdrawn his lawsuit against Meta, his lawyers announced Wednesday, closing out a closely watched case over social media's harms to children's mental health without a trial.

Bangkok Post · Jul 23

Minnesota's 988 Crisis Line Answered 83,000 Contacts in the First Half of 2026, More Than Triple Its First Six Months

Minnesota's 988 Lifeline hit 370,000 total contacts in four years, with 83,000 in just the first half of 2026. Here's what the surge in crisis calls means and how to access 988.

Medical Daily · Jul 22

Probe into mental health trust that treated Calocane welcomed by victim’s mother

Northumbria Police is looking at matters relating to the care and treatment of Valdo Calocane by Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Evening Standard · Jul 22

NHS Trust criticised for failing to act before Nottingham attacks faces manslaughter probe

Calocane, who was under the care of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust from 2020 until 2022

The Independent UK · Jul 22

Is Your Partner A Psychopath? 7 Science-Backed Signs

Some relationships feel exciting at first but slowly become emotionally exhausting. A partner may appear charming, confident, and caring in the beginning, only to leave you feeling confused, guilty, or constantly questioning yourself over time. While everyone has flaws, certain patterns of behaviour may point to something more serious. Psychological…

MyLifeXP · Jul 22

France's National Assembly Backs Social Media Ban for Under-15s, Warns Platforms: Verify Ages or Lose Users

France's National Assembly has passed a bill banning social media for children under 15, requiring tech companies to verify ages by September. The move aims to address mental health concerns.

International Business Times UK · Jul 21

Serious assaults on health workers double in a decade

Patients are increasingly lashing out at health care workers, with the number of hospitalisations following an assault doubling over the past decade.

AAP · Jul 21