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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

Daily Mirror

‘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

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‘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.

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Have we hit Peak Trauma?

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

Salon

'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

Daily Mirror

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.

The Conversation

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

Daily Mirror

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

Chronicle Live

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.

Axios

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.

The Independent UK

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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.

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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

The Texas Tribune

Texas Senate passes first bill this session, a bipartisan effort to close teen gun loophole

In its first bill passed this session, the Texas Senate sought to ensure juvenile mental health hospitalizations are reported to the federal firearm background check system.

The Texas Tribune

Lawmakers could use $5 billion of a record surplus for raises, flood prevention and border operations

Budget proposals would boost state spending for the current budget cycle for projects ranging from mental health hospitals to state pay raises. This would leave $27 billion in surplus for the next two years.

Fortune

6 million Americans have intrusive thoughts. Here are 4 ways to get rid of them

Intrusive thoughts are estimated to affect six million Americans. But there's a way to manage them.

Belfast Live

Belfast man opens his own gym after going through mental health trauma

Jake launched Hooked Belfast at the beginning of January

Chronicle Live

Dancing On Ice star Nile Wilson gets thousands of support messages after speaking about addictions

The Olympian, who is competing on ITV's Dancing On Ice alongside Olivia Smart, has shared his struggles with addictions and mental health

Belfast Live

Meet the inspirational Derry mum behind inclusive annual ‘Shining Light’ pageant

This year’s Shining Light final will be held on April 1 in Derry and welcomes people of all shapes, backgrounds and sizes

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