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Social media firms 'must be made to pay for kids' mental health services' say experts

There were 734,000 children referred to the NHS’s mental health services last year - an enormous 84% increase from 2018-19. Experts want social media companies, 'who contribute to the problem', to help fund services and tackle waiting times

Daily Mirror

Love Island star Paige Turley braces the snow in shorts for London half marathon training

The Scottish reality star, 25, looked freezing as she tackled natures elements updating followers of her gruelling fitness routine and said she was committed 'rain wind or snow.'

Daily Record

Hamburg police were tipped off about gunman but did not take his weapon

Officers were told of concerns about mental health of man who went on to shoot dead four men, two women and an unborn baby

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Was the Covid pandemic bad for mental health? It depends who you ask

A report has been seized upon to argue that lockdown had little effect on mental health – but the truth is more nuanced, says public health professor Devi Sridhar

The Guardian - UK

NI comedians to take on Manchester United legends in charity football match for mental health support

"It's amazing to see the lads go out of their way to support such a cause and highlight that they care as it was just few weeks ago they were involved in a boxing event for our friends at PIPS."

Belfast Live

A new app tackles burnout by asking users a simple yet radical question

How three Gen Z co-founders built a company to make the workplace a kinder, more sustainable place

The Guardian - US

Schoolboy, 11, put in isolation for 'extreme haircut' to cut locks after being 'bullied'

Jaylen, 11, has decided to chop off his long locks for charity after his fellow students allegedly bullied him for it while his mum claims his school has a "discriminatory" hairstyle policy

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‘Simple but effective’: Colombia turns to algorithms to bolster mental health services

With resources stretched, a computer questionnaire is helping to screen people at risk from depression and alcohol abuse

The Guardian - UK

SXSW EDU panelists say the only solution to school safety is to address gun policy and mental health, not one or the other

Gun policy reform is the best way to address school safety, according to experts on a panel in Austin. They also cautioned against doubling down on surveillance technology.

The Texas Tribune

‘Deplorable’ support services having ‘profound impact’ on children’s wellbeing

The majority of school and college leaders believe children’s support services are ‘inadequate’, a survey suggests.

The Independent UK

Suicide attempts rose among children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially for girls

Will the kids be alright? There was hope that children and adolescents would “bounce back” as the pandemic progressed, but sadly, the data suggest otherwise.

The Conversation

Lawmakers offer stark choices for ending the crisis in Texas’ youth prisons — shut them all down, or build more

Plagued by decades of scandals over sexual and physical abuse of children, the Texas Juvenile Justice Department is at a crossroads.

The Texas Tribune

Music and mental health: the parallels between Victorian asylum treatments and modern social prescribing

Music has a powerful effect on the listener. It is linked to better mental health, and it has been shown to alleviate loneliness, pain, anxiety and depression.

The Conversation

Have we hit Peak Trauma?

The word has devolved into slang to refer to anything mildly unpleasant. Therapists wish we were more discerning

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'My barber shop became a safe space for men to talk after my brother's suicide'

After her big brother Ben tragically took his own life in 2020, Bridey Jo decided to turn her Wolverhampton barber shop into a safe space for men to talk about their mental health whilst they get their hair cut

The Conversation

Depression, anxiety and childhood trauma: South African study explores links, prevalence and who’s most at risk

Mental health problems among adults are an ever-increasing public health concern. These include depression, anxiety, and conditions associated with bad childhood experiences such as abuse.

Daily Mirror

GoCompare man shows off 5st weight loss as he opens up about marriage breakdown

Wynne Evans - famously known for starring as tenor Gio Compario in the Go.Compare adverts - opens up about how he masked his depression and anxiety. But after seeking help, he's now enjoying a new lifestyle and positive outlook

Chronicle Live

Mental health charity Mind opens new shop in Jesmond selling bargain clothes, furniture and vintage items

The shop offers everything from stylish clothing and vintage must-haves to bric-a-brac bargains and a range of high quality furniture

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Growth of AI in mental health raises fears of its ability to run wild

The rise of AI in mental health care has providers and researchers increasingly concerned over whether glitchy algorithms, privacy gaps and other perils could outweigh the technology's promise and lead to dangerous patient outcomes.

The Independent UK

Significant rise in mental health incidents over past five years, police say

Some 21 forces out of 48 in England, Scotland and Wales responded to a BBC freedom of information request – and each reported a rise since 2017.

Glasgow Live

Dumbarton mum left paralysed after 'bending over to pick up pen' fell into a deep depression

Michelle Moffatt's mental health took a turn for the worse and she was prepared to go to an assisted dying facility in Switzerland after a horror accident left her unable to move

The Texas Tribune

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan’s new priority bills focus on school safety, requiring districts to adopt active-shooter plans

More than nine months after the Uvalde school shooting, top GOP lawmakers maintain focus on school safety reforms and investments in mental health resources in hopes it will prevent future tragedies.

The Independent UK

Top tips to look after your mental health and wellbeing

Looking after our mental health and wellbeing is not something we should just do when feeling low, overwhelmed or anxious; it’s something we should proactively maintain, just like our physical health.

The New Daily

Lifeline support expands to combat record suicide rates

More mental health phone support services will be available across Victoria to help combat record high suicide rates across the state.

The Guardian - UK

Covid’s effect on mental health not as great as first thought, study suggests

Pandemic resulted in ‘minimal’ changes in symptoms, according to review led by McGill University researchers

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