The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

Why are MSPs wearing green badges at FMQs?

MANY people noticed Humza Yousaf as well as other party leaders wearing a badge at today’s FMQs.

The National (Scotland) · May 18, 2023

Mum who lost beloved son to suicide bravely shares last texts to help others

Debbieanne Marriott wants people to "reach out" following the death of son Jamie

Daily Record · May 18, 2023

Kate Middleton arrives at centre to meet pupils at charity

Kate is marking Mental Health Awareness week by visiting the centre, which she supports as patron

Wales Online · May 18, 2023

Kate Middleton's brother opens up on losing his 'reason to get up in the morning'

James Middleton, who is an ambassador for Pets As Therapy, has explained how his dogs saved his life as he struggled with his mental health - and said he is excited to attend Goodwoof this weekend

Daily Mirror · May 18, 2023

West Lothian dad who lost mum to cancer undertakes brave 1,243-mile charity cycle

Colin says that he hopes to emulate in some way the mental health isolation that his mother, Dot, must have experienced when her cancer robbed her of the ability to speak to her loved ones.

Edinburgh Live · May 18, 2023

MPs say poor transport to mental health services causing crisis in rural England

Report finds farming community has lower levels of mental wellbeing than population at large

The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2023

Bristol man who was sectioned shares his story as part of Mental Health Awareness Week

"Now I feel like I have a future again"

Bristol Post · May 18, 2023

Past obesity can have lasting effects on mental health, study finds

History of obesity increases risk of early death by a third regardless of current weight, according to study on ‘weight scarring’

The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2023

How Sydney Roosters star Connor Watson is helping lead the fight against Indigenous youth suicide

Six years after a family tragedy opened Connor Watson's eyes to the issue of suicide among Indigenous youths, the Roosters star is doing more than ever before to make a difference.

ABC News · May 17, 2023

Outrage over closure of mental health support groups in Western Australia after tender process 'shambles'

When West Australian Mental Health Commission ran a tender process for mental health support groups, it resulted in a provider that has been active in the state for 50 years losing its funding.

ABC News · May 17, 2023