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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

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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

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

Glasgow Live

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 Texas Tribune

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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 Independent UK

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.

The New Daily

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 Guardian - UK

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.

The Texas Tribune

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.

Fortune

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

Jake launched Hooked Belfast at the beginning of January

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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

WEKU

State Senate gives unanimous backing to juvenile justice reform package

The Kentucky Senate unanimously approved two pieces of legislation aimed at addressing juvenile justice system issues. Much of the focus is on security, staffing, and mental health concerns.

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Love Island star praises Scotland's free period products on college visit

Alex became the UK government’s youth mental health ambassador and lost his 19-year-old brother to suicide in 2020. Since then he has travelled the country visiting schoolkids.

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Axios

AI bot therapy with ChatGPT, despite cautions, finds some enthusiasts

AI can't replace human counseling, but some are finding it useful as an approachable, cheap option.

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: Five key issues facing women – from misogyny to the ‘motherhood penalty’

In today’s newsletter: While the fight for gender parity continues – in the workplace, the home, healthcare and beyond – we survey today’s key stories about women’s issues

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann to argue defamation proceedings delayed by legal advice, mental health and court case

Lehrmann is suing Network Ten and News Corp, and reporters Lisa Wilkinson and Samantha Maiden, for defamation outside the usual 12-month time limit

ABC News

Coroner releases findings of inquest into suicide of 23-year-old Canberra woman Brontë Haskins

A coronial inquest into the death of Brontë Haskins, who took her own life while on bail, has found no one was to blame for the death of the 23-year-old.

The Independent UK

Three-quarters of children detained under mental health act are girls, new report warns

Youngsters face ‘patchy’ support with 80-day treatment wait in one area

The Independent UK

Children’s mental health support ‘patchy’ with 80-day treatment wait in one area

Dame Rachel de Souza called for mental health support teams to be delivered in every school as soon as possible.

ABC News

Hockeyroos goalkeeper Aleisha Power opens up on hitting rock bottom and her journey back to the top

As a Hockeyroos goalkeeper, Aleisha Power is as tough as they come. But as she chased her dream, while everything on the outside appeared well, inside she was falling apart.

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