Higher self-harm risk for LGB people shows society has ‘long way to go’ Study looked at data from 2007 and 2014 and found no improvement in the situation between the two time points. The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023
Belfast community to come together to mark 21st birthday of young man who died suddenly Speaking to Belfast Live, Odhrán's mum Maureen said the day her son died was the "start of a nightmare" Belfast Live · Jun 8, 2023
The role of meditation: How does regular meditation practice impact our spiritual journey? Meditation has become a fancy word in today’s world. Why has it become so popular? People these days have become conscious of mental well-being and mental health. That is why, they jump from one practice to another, from meditation to chanting and then to mindfulness, when all they have to… The Times of India · Jun 8, 2023
A lesson Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg learned: Find the joy David Hogg is a survivor of the 2018 mass shooting at his high school. He talks about advocacy, finding common ground with opponents and the importance of making time for joy amid the pain. WEKU · Jun 8, 2023
Anna Marie Tendler opens up about ‘severe mental health breakdown’ in midst of split from ex John Mulaney The former couple first announced their split in May 2021 The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023
Tom Holland quits acting after The Crowded Room 'broke' him and left him needing a break Tom Holland has 'quit' acting for a short period of time after starring in The Crowded Room 'broke' him and left him needing a break to prioritise his mental health Daily Mirror · Jun 8, 2023
'Inspirational' Midlothian mental health teams praised by local councillor Nearly 15,000 residents in Midlothian have accessed the local Midspace mental health, justice and substance use services via the internet. Edinburgh Live · Jun 8, 2023
Tom Holland takes time out for his mental health Tom Holland is taking a year-long break from acting after stepping into a "difficult" role and learning what it means to be a producer. The New Daily · Jun 8, 2023
This year, Texas lawmakers zeroed in on existing health care programs, leaving bolder measures by the wayside Pregnant moms on Medicaid will get health care coverage for a year, patients will get more detailed billing and nurses will get help with school loans. But efforts failed to gain steam for legalizing fentanyl test strips, increasing the pool of mental health professionals who accept Medicaid and expanding Medicaid… The Texas Tribune · Jun 8, 2023
Kate's fierce hug and moving promise to mum whose teen daughter took her own life Kate who was previously described as 'formal' and not a 'hugger' by Meghan Markle showed she is quite the opposite as she greeted the bereaved parent at Maidenhead Rugby Club yesterday. Daily Record · Jun 8, 2023
Davina McCall is "really, really angry" - so much so, she's calling for a contraception revolution "As young women, we're chucked on the pill and expected to get on with it." Marie Claire · Jun 8, 2023
Over 2,200 prisoners referred to mental health services last year as waiting lists grow One Deputy claims that the lack of mental health support is leading to prisoners re-offending when released Dublin Live · Jun 8, 2023
Niall Horan pays tribute to ‘solid friend’ Lewis Capaldi after Scottish star cancels gigs until Glastonbury Niall Horan has paid tribute to his ‘solid friend’ Lewis Capaldi after the Scottish star cancelled all of his upcoming commitments ahead of Glastonbury in a bid to “rest and recover”. Evening Standard · Jun 7, 2023
This Poem Is Scientifically Engineered To Boost Your Mood “Using sounds, chords and frequencies, you can increase blood flow in regions of the brain that stimulate different emotions. Zenger · Jun 7, 2023
Irish Mirror · Jun 7, 2023 Over 800 prisoners left waiting for addiction services in Irish prisons Sinn Féin’s spokesman for mental health Mark Ward warned that people who do not get proper care are more likely to reoffend when they leave prison.
Wales Online · Jun 7, 2023 Woman 'shaking with anger' over strangers' comments while changing her top on the beach 'People need to learn they can't say whatever they want to people without thinking of the consequences'
Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2023 Kate Middleton's hug and touching promise to mum whose daughter took her own life at 17 While visiting Maidenhead Rugby Club today, Kate Middleton was introduced to coach Sarah Renton, whose daughter Issy, a talented sportswoman, took her own life
Salon · Jun 7, 2023 Smartphone dilemma is a trick question Eight, 11 or 13? Why scientists can't find an "right age" to give kids smartphones
Wales Online · Jun 7, 2023 Effects of smartphones and social media on children 'needs urgent research' An MP has called for work to be done
The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2023 ‘A watershed’: Meta ordered to offer mental health care to moderators in Kenya Trauma experienced by staff at Nairobi Facebook hub recognised in legal ruling that may have global implications
The Conversation · Jun 7, 2023 Mounting research documents the harmful effects of social media use on mental health, including body image and development of eating disorders Media influences and conventional beauty standards have long plagued society.
Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2023 Motivating poem is scientifically made to boost your mood - does it work on you? Bestselling poet creates a piece from a compilation of over 40,000 public submissions - that is scientifically wired to boost your mood.
Evening Standard · Jun 7, 2023 Panic, fear and abuse: my day in the 999 call handlers’ control room Pressure levels in the ambulance service are at their highest level, with workers quitting, spiralling waiting times and public mental health at crisis point — so how is all of this affecting the people taking the calls? Katie Strick spends 12 hours on the frontline
Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2023 Jamie Laing's sister Emily says she tried to take her own life amid alcohol struggle Emily Laing, sister of Made In Chelsea's Jamie Laing, opened up about the mental health struggles she experienced while battling an alcohol addiction
Daily Record · Jun 7, 2023 More must be done to help young Scots stuck on waiting list for mental health services Record View says it simply isn't on that more than 7,700 young Scots are stuck on waiting lists to start treatment.