The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

Bestselling author Matt Haig quits social media, says "this place is addictive"

International bestselling author Matt Haig took to Instagram on May 9 to inform his followers that he is quitting social media. The author, who has been vocal about addiction and mental health issues, said in a post that he is leaving social media as he felt it to be quite…

The Times of India · May 9, 2023

Mental health support for East Renfrewshire children set for £1.7m funding boost

Covid-19 funding from the Scottish Government is set to be allocated by councillors at a meeting on Thursday.

Glasgow Live · May 9, 2023

ITV Loose Women set to look completely different as show confirms new line-up

A special episode will air to mark Mental Health Awareness Week featuring a Chaser

Liverpool Echo · May 9, 2023

Expert reveals the best ways to get a mental health boost - including table tennis

Five tips have been shared by television presenter and doctor, Zoe Williams, to maintain stable mental health.

Daily Mirror · May 9, 2023

Dublin artist creates striking depiction of Charlie Bird's life on elephant canvas

Caricaturist Niall O'Loughlin invited Charlie down to his studio to give feedback on the artwork, which was created for the 'Elephant in the Room' mental health project

Dublin Live · May 9, 2023

More than half of calls to Kids Helpline go unanswered

More than half the children who contact Kids Helpline are unable to get through to a counsellor despite an increasing demand for mental health support.

The New Daily · May 9, 2023

Concern over Huntington’s patients ‘turned away’ from mental health support

Some mental health services have said that they do not have the specialist provision for patients in need.

The Independent UK · May 8, 2023

Saleyards are the social hotspot of the outback and here's why they may never go out of style

There's dust in the air, dirt on the boots, and the booming voices of auctioneers break through the cattle-dung-scented air, but farmers don't want to let go of saleyards despite the boom in online sales.

ABC News · May 8, 2023

Taking mental wellness education beyond the campus: How universities can help respond to the mental health care crisis

The Canadian Mental Health Association estimates that one in five Canadians will experience a mental health challenge. The full impact of mental health issues is even broader: almost every adult Canadian at some point has either been directly affected, or has a family member, friend or colleague with a mental…

The Conversation · May 8, 2023

Fox confronts Abbott with gun poll

The Texas governor rejected calls for gun control after the latest mass shooting, blaming mental health

Salon · May 8, 2023