Autism: later-life diagnosis doesn’t mean lower quality of life New research has found no link between the age people received a diagnosis in autism later in life and how they felt about their lives The Hindu · Jul 7, 2023
Mind ki Baat, Ep 7: Sexual violence and trauma This is the seventh 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 7, 2023
Lewis Capaldi has 'given a voice to young people' with mental health honesty, says Edith Bowman Edith, who will be fronting BBC Scotland's coverage of TRNSMT from today, has revealed she had a chat with her sons about mental health after Capaldi's Glastonbury set. Daily Record · Jul 7, 2023
An eight-year search for Rudy Farias came to a miracle conclusion. But he was never actually missing Rudy Farias’ mother announced he was found alive eight years after he was reported missing as a teen. This news came as a surprise to neighbours and police, who are sure he wasn’t missing at all. Andrea Blanco reports The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023
Sleep expert shares best tips to have you snoring away in 'two minutes' A lack of sleep can have a negative impact on both our physical and mental health. Daily Record · Jul 6, 2023
Toxic gas leak kills 17 in South Africa In tonight's edition: Three children are among 17 people killed in a toxic gas leak on the outskirts of Johannesburg. Authorities suspect that equipment used by illegal gold miners is linked to the accident. We also speak about Africa's energy landscape and unlocking green hydrogen opportunities in South Africa with… France 24 · Jul 6, 2023
'My son left one last tragic and powerful letter before he died from suicide' Ross McCarthy went to his GP with severe depression and was put on a six-month waiting list for therapy - but he died by suicide two weeks later Daily Mirror · Jul 6, 2023
Levels of ‘severe distress’ have risen since start of the pandemic A fifth of people aged between 18 and 24 report feelings of ‘worthlessness’ in new study Evening Standard · Jul 6, 2023
Distress in England’s young adults has risen sharply since Covid, study shows Research suggests those aged 18 to 24 have been deeply affected by pandemic and then cost of living and healthcare crises The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2023
One in five young adults experiencing ‘severe distress’ since pandemic – study The impact of Covid-19, the cost-of-living crisis and climate change could all be contributing to worsening mental health, researchers suggested. The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023
Trending in China: Coco Lee’s Death Sparks Calls for Support for People With Depression Debate on mental health emerges a hot topic on social media, after the singer was revealed to have suffered from depression for years Caixin Global · Jul 6, 2023
Four different types of mental health therapy to consider if you need help The therapies are available on the NHS or via mental health charities Wales Online · Jul 6, 2023
Dr Alex George says there are words we should all avoid to improve mental health Dr Alex was speaking at the start of a new podcast series looking at health issues Wales Online · Jul 6, 2023
J&K launches India’s first chatbot for people in mental distress India’s first Tele-MANAS chatbot, which will start an instant conversation with people in distress, was launched in J&K on July 5. This year Kashmir saw the highest number of distress calls to the Tele-Manas centre. The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023
Daily Mirror · Jul 5, 2023 Chris Fountain admits Coronation Street sacking caused his mental health to spiral The actor played Tommy Duckworth on the ITV soap from 2011 until 2013 - but was abruptly fired from the show when it was revealed he had recorded music as a masked rapper named 'The Phantom'
The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023 Alastair Campbell says destructive campaigns are putting people off politics The podcaster and former New Labour spin doctor said MPs needed to do more to look after their mental health.
Zenger · Jul 5, 2023 Interacting With Kids Could Boost Retired Seniors’ Mental Health: Researchers found elderly people managed their anxiety and depression when interacting with children.
Fortune · Jul 5, 2023 Employee well-being is so critical to some organizations that they’re turning it into a new C-suite role Several companies have hired chief well-being officers over the past few years as their workforce grapples with the long legacy of the COVID pandemic.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 5, 2023 Australian decision to allow psychedelic drug prescriptions criticised by mental health experts Neuropsychologists and psychiatrists argue the evidence for broad-scale implementation of psychedelic drug use is insufficient
Tribune News Service · Jul 5, 2023 Brother of NYC parolee, murder victim Rashaun Howze struggled to get him help for mental illness The brother of Manhattan murder victim Rashaun Howze has worked with the mentally ill — so he has a unique understanding of how the system failed his mentally ill sibling, despite his best, desperate efforts to help before his brother was stabbed on the street.
The Conversation · Jul 5, 2023 Poverty is linked to poorer brain development – but reading can help counteract it Early childhood is a critical period for brain development, which is important for boosting cognition and mental wellbeing. Good brain health at this age is directly linked to better mental heath, cognition and educational attainment in adolescence and adulthood. It can also provide resilience in times of stress.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 5, 2023 Linda Burney criticises Peter Dutton’s ‘bullyboy tactics’ approach to Indigenous voice debate Minister for Indigenous Australians claims no campaign’s aim is to ‘polarise, to sow division’ and to ‘mislead’
Daily Record · Jul 5, 2023 Dumfries and Galloway young people play key role in creating new mental health website The site has been co-designed by service users and staff, and is now live for young people, parents, carers, families and professionals
AAP · Jul 5, 2023 Paramedic's death prompts Ambulance Tasmania overhaul A coroner has handed down 13 recommendations for Ambulance Tasmania after a paramedic with long-standing drug and mental health issues took his own life.
AAP · Jul 5, 2023 Mental health reform flagged after boy stabbed 76 times The death of a five-year-old stabbed 76 times by his father during a psychotic episode has spurred suggestions about boosting community mental health services.