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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 · Mar 9, 2023

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 · Mar 9, 2023

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 · Mar 9, 2023

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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 · Mar 9, 2023

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 · Mar 9, 2023

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 · Mar 8, 2023

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 · Mar 8, 2023

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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 · Mar 8, 2023

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 · Mar 8, 2023

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 · Mar 8, 2023

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

Jake launched Hooked Belfast at the beginning of January

Belfast Live · Mar 8, 2023

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

Chronicle Live · Mar 8, 2023

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

Belfast Live · Mar 8, 2023

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.

WEKU · Mar 8, 2023

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Edinburgh Live · Mar 8, 2023

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.

Axios · Mar 8, 2023

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 · Mar 8, 2023

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 · Mar 8, 2023

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

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ABC News · Mar 8, 2023

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 · Mar 8, 2023

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 · Mar 8, 2023

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 · Mar 7, 2023

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.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 7, 2023

We All Want Ja Morant to Grow

Editors’ note: This story contains alleged accounts of sexual misconduct. If you or someone you know is a survivor of sexual assault, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or at https://www.rainn.org Even with the usually disappointing Knicks on absolute fire, a seemingly ...

The Conversation · Mar 7, 2023

Electricity flow in the human brain can be predicted using the simple maths of networks, new study reveals

Through a vast network of nerve fibres, electrical signals are constantly travelling across the brain. This complicated activity is what ultimately gives rise to our thoughts, emotions and behaviours – but also possibly to mental health and neurological problems when things go wrong.

Liverpool Echo · Mar 7, 2023

'Much-needed facility in the heart of a community' - Andy Burnham opens Everton's mental health hub

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has opened Everton in the Community's The People's Place, the first purpose-built mental health and wellbeing hub attached to a Premier League football club

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