The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

The system is failing and these people deserved so much more

We look at the fall of Greater Manchester's mental health services - what went wrong?

Manchester Evening News · Apr 17, 2023

Life on the estate where people complain but things never get better

Karina says her living situation is affecting both her physical and mental health

Manchester Evening News · Apr 17, 2023

Gateshead mum with ADHD and autism launches wellbeing service to give kids the support she never had

Lella Anthonya Halliwell wants AUThentically Autistic to support children and young people with ADHD and autism across Newcastle and Gateshead

Chronicle Live · Apr 17, 2023

Why decriminalising suicide is not enough

Malaysia’s move to decriminalise suicide is a positive step but much more is needed to help those suffering.

360info · Apr 17, 2023

Suicide is a mental health issue, not a crime

Bangladesh inherited its suicide laws from the colonial era. A more modern approach is needed to deter the behaviour.

360info · Apr 17, 2023

What a suicide registry database should look like

By capturing data on suicide cases and rates, a registry database can help provide better intervention programmes.

360info · Apr 17, 2023

The alternatives which can help prevent suicide

There are other legislations and programmes to help prevent suicide other than criminalising suicide attempts.

360info · Apr 17, 2023

Nigeria's policies have come a long way but not far enough

Nigeria missed the unique opportunity to address its anti-suicide laws in the new mental health bill.

360info · Apr 17, 2023

How India continues to punish those who attempt suicide

Despite having the law on their side, people who attempted suicide in India are continually harassed by authorities and don't receive appropriate help.

360info · Apr 17, 2023

Are you an "anxious achiever"?

"The anxious achiever is never still, they're never done," explains Morra Aarons-Mele

Salon · Apr 16, 2023