Andre Drummond on struggling with mental health: ‘I felt like a robot’ Drummond began his mental health journey last month. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 24, 2023
Hobart's St Helen's Private Hospital has uncertain future as provider puts facility under review A private hospital in Tasmania that has a focus on mental health and is home to the state's only mother and baby unit is under review and "liaising closely" with the health department. ABC News · Apr 24, 2023
Australian veterans more likely to die by suicide than in service over the period of the Afghanistan war Many veterans such as Lee Sarich struggle to get the assistance and support they should receive when they return from conflict. It can have deadly consequences. ABC News · Apr 24, 2023
A former Harvard University counsel talks about her struggle with anxiety to help others who suffer Work is a big cause of mental health problems, and yet most people are not talking about these struggles with their coworkers. Diane Patrick, corporate lawyer, talks about why she’s open about her own issues with anxiety. Fortune · Apr 24, 2023
Keeping a diary can improve teachers' wellbeing – here are some ways it can work for all of us Teachers in England are struggling. A recently released government report on the working lives of teachers found that teachers’ wellbeing levels are lower than the general population. More than half of the 11,177 teachers and school leaders surveyed said that their job was negatively affecting their mental health. The Conversation · Apr 24, 2023
Artwork by vulnerable people torched by suspected arsonists in blaze at Derry mental health facility The fire happened at Rossdowney House in the Waterside area of Derry city Belfast Live · Apr 24, 2023
How a house fire eased my fears about being a working mother 'I want to be able to make the choices that are best for me and my family without judgment or expectations–it’s what I want for all women in the workplace.' Fortune · Apr 24, 2023
‘Brain connection pruning problems linked to adolescent mental health disorders’ The findings could help explain why people are often affected by more than one mental health disorder, researchers say. The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2023
Weston-super-Mare woman repeatedly punched man in street in unprovoked attack Jade Griffiths admits actual bodily harm, causing damage and possessing crack cocaine Bristol Post · Apr 24, 2023
OPINION - I know this first hand: our creatives deserve proper mental health support We know creativity aids mental health: from the music that lifts mood, through to structured art, music and movement therapies: creativity is essential part of our wellbeing. Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2023
Castaway viewers in tears over Ruby Wax revelations as she's stranded alone on island Ruby Wax fans were in tears after the comic opened up about her mental health in her new show Castaway - in which she's stranded on a desert island for 10 days Daily Mirror · Apr 24, 2023
Adam Peaty reveals ‘self-destructive spiral’ on ‘incredibly lonely journey’ The multiple Olympic champion pulled out of the British Championships citing mental health issues The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2023
Adam Peaty’s pursuit of perfection took him to Olympic glory. Now he’s suffering the toll of obsession Peaty has announced he will not be competing in the upcoming British Swimming Championships in order to protect his mental health after a decade chasing greatness The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2023
Missouri to restrict gender-affirming care for trans adults this week Missouri AG Andrew Bailey has issued a rule that severely limits adults and youth from receiving gender-affirming care. The rule, the first of its kind, is scheduled to take effect Thursday. WEKU · Apr 24, 2023
The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2023 Adam Peaty: I’ve been on a self-destructive spiral The multiple Olympic champion pulled out of the British Championships citing mental health issues
Daily Record · Apr 24, 2023 Families speak out as number of young Scots seeking help for mental health problems hits five-year high A Daily Record investigation found more than 160,000 young Scots have been referred to the NHS’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) since 2018.
Daily Record · Apr 24, 2023 Scotland must get a grip of mental health epidemic Record View says for too long mental health has been a Cinderella service compared to physical health in the NHS.
The Conversation · Apr 24, 2023 How do I do 'suicide watch' at home? Some people still at imminent risk of suicide leave hospital to be cared for at home by their partner.
ABC News · Apr 23, 2023 Theo Papageorgiou's death was preventable but his story could help to improve SA's mental health laws An inquest found Theo Papageorgiou's death was preventable, he was misdiagnosed, and his case was mismanaged by the health system. His story has informed an independent review to improve SA's mental health legislation.
Daily Record · Apr 23, 2023 A Place In The Sun's Leah Charles-King told by doctors bipolar symptoms were 'in her head' The Channel 4 presenter has spoken candidly about her mental health as she claimed the GP 'shunned' her multiple times when she reached out for help.
Tribune News Service · Apr 23, 2023 Mentally ill NYC jail detainees more likely to harm themselves, according to data NEW YORK — Mentally ill detainees on Rikers Island and in other city jails have become more likely to deliberately hurt themselves in recent years, data obtained by the New York Daily News shows.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2023 England’s ambulance crews spend 1.8m hours a year on mental health callouts Exclusive: Labour says ‘alarming’ NHS figures show rising number of people on waiting lists for support reaching out to 999 in a crisis
The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2023 Rise in school absences since Covid driven by anxiety and lack of support, say English councils Evidence to MPs claims parents more cautious about sending children to school with minor ailments
The Conversation · Apr 23, 2023 4 ways all online university courses could promote student mental health One quarter of first-year university students in Canada self-declare that they have a disability. Among those, mental-health-related disabilities are the most common. Each year, more students with self-declared mental-health issues enroll in post-secondary institutions.
The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2023 Mental health services to face surprise spot-checks after series of abuse scandals, watchdog warns Exclusive ‘I will not rest until we get people safe’ says NHS’ new mental health safety chief Chris Dzikiti