The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

I think my child has anxiety. What are the treatment options?

Anxiety disorders are common among Australian children, affecting nearly 7% of those aged 4–11 years.

The Conversation · Jul 24, 2023

Lack of proper parenting leading to health issues in students: APSCHE chief

Due to lack of proper parenting, many students are facing mental health issues. Prof. Hema Chandra Reddy and Health and Family Welfare Commissioner J. Nivas inaugurated Indlas Child Guidance Clinic and Neuromodulation Clinic in Vijayawada to create awareness of mental health among parents and children. One in ten persons suffer…

The Hindu · Jul 24, 2023

Shinty association boosts mental health support after series of player suicides

FORMER Scotland international shinty captain Gary Innes lost six of his teammates to suicide during his time playing for Fort William shinty club.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 23, 2023

Mind ki Baat, Ep 8: PTSD

This is the eighth episode of Mind ki Baat, a Newslaundry podcast with a neurodivergent host with a focus on the invisible epidemic of mental health issues in society today.

Newslaundry · Jul 21, 2023

Ministers must fix ‘vicious cycle’ of short staffing in NHS mental health care, MPs warn

Government must act to get services out of a ‘doom loop’ which is leading people to quit

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023

Scottish prisons criticised over handling of inmates in solitary confinement

Inspectorate calls for urgent improvements, particularly in treatment of prisoners with mental health problems

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2023

Staff shortages and work pressure blocking mental health improvements – report

The Public Accounts Committee has given a number of recommendations to NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care.

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023

Families form nonprofits to address gun, school safety after Nashville school shooting

Families connected to a Nashville school that experienced a fatal shooting earlier this year have created nonprofits to not only promote school safety and mental health resources, but also to form an action fund to push legislative policy changes

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023

Mental illness in fathers may increase the risk of preterm birth – new research

Mothers with a mental illness are more likely to give birth too early, according to research.

The Conversation · Jul 20, 2023

Johnny Depp unveils self-portrait which captures his ’emotional exhaustion’

The Hollywood actor and musician is donating 200 dollars from every sale of the picture to Mental Health America.

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023