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France captain Wendie Renard withdraws from 2023 World Cup to "preserve mental health"

Renard has made 142 appearances for her country and is one of women's football's most decorated stars, having won 14 French league titles and eight Champions Leagues with Lyon

Daily Mirror · Feb 24, 2023

‘No one really knows’: Senate inquiry into school refusal told first step is to track ‘invisible’ students

Thousands of children don’t attend school and no one knows for sure why. One solution could be issuing national student numbers

The Guardian - AU · Feb 24, 2023

EastEnders star Danny Dyer admits he checked into a psychiatric unit after feeling like a 'lost soul'

Danny Dyer explains why he flew other to South Africa rather than check himself into The Priory, as the former Mick Carter actor opens up about his mental health struggles with male abandonment issues and the battles men face.

Daily Record · Feb 24, 2023

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With Illinois children in ‘crisis,’ Pritzker releases report designed to improve behavioral health care

Mental health problems for children were already on the rise when the pandemic hit. Illinois is, indeed, experiencing a youth mental health care crisis, the report says, with 40% of young people in Illinois who experienced major depressive episodes unable to receive mental health care.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 24, 2023

Illinois governor plan targets kids' mental health crisis

Illinois' governor is planning to outline an expansive attack on what experts say is a mental health crisis among children

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023

The silent toll of war: Ukraine's growing mental health crisis

A year of relentless Russian bombing, air raid sirens and displacement is taking a heavy toll on Ukrainians' mental health.

Axios · Feb 24, 2023

‘Mystical’ experience using psychedelics may improve mental health, study reveals

LSD and natural psychedelic substance found in the venom of toad among substances used for research

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023

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Trying therapy for the first time? Here's what to expect

SEATTLE — Finding a good therapist is like finding a good coach when you're learning to swim: They'll make sure you're comfortable, teach you different skills and show you how to analyze your strokes so you swim farther and more confidently. Just like a coach, they will also push you…

Tribune News Service · Feb 24, 2023

NHS recovery plan: why an extra £2.6 billion is not enough without more staff

The UK government has announced an extra £1 billion of funding to support 800 new ambulances, 100 specialist mental health vehicles and 5,000 more sustainable hospital beds. This sum has been ringfenced for 2023-24 to provide extra capacity and support for staff in the urgent and emergency services. Rishi Sunak’s…

The Conversation · Feb 24, 2023

Newcastle hospitals issued with warning after inspection finds mental health care failings

The Royal Victoria Infirmary and the Freeman Hospital have been ordered to improve how the mental health care needs of patients are being met

Chronicle Live · Feb 24, 2023

‘I Was So Sad All the Time. I Was So Angry All the Time.’

A report from the front lines of California’s Black mental health crisis.

Capital & Main · Feb 23, 2023

More than 1.3million with no job nor looking for work have a mental health condition

More than half of the 2.5million people who are currently 'economically inactive' due to long-term sickness have a mental health condition. Economically inactive people are those who are neither in employment nor looking for work

Daily Mirror · Feb 23, 2023

Frustration as leisure centre sports hall still closed after solar panels damaged roof

One regular user of the leisure centre said the people of Sefton "deserve better"

Liverpool Echo · Feb 23, 2023

Yungblud world tour will have mental health 'safe space' for fans

Fans will be able to talk to qualified councillors and there will also be a helpdesk and email address to seek help and support

Wales Online · Feb 23, 2023

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The Conversation · Feb 23, 2023

How to help teen girls’ mental health struggles – 6 research-based strategies for parents, teachers and friends

It’s a well-established fact that children’s and teens’ mental health took a hit during the pandemic. But new research suggests that teen girls in particular are suffering in unprecedented ways.

France 24 · Feb 23, 2023

Ukraine faces a mental health crisis among soldiers and civilians alike

One year on from the Russian invasion, Ukraine is in a state of mental health crisis as the war’s horrors have traumatised combatants and civilians alike, leaving doctors with the task of putting their shattered psyches back together.

Daily Mirror · Feb 23, 2023

Danny Dyer checked into a psychiatric unit after making 'serious errors' in life

Danny Dyer explains why he flew other to South Africa rather than check himself into The Priory, as the former EastEnders actor opens up about mental health struggles and the battles men face

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023

Record levels of NHS staff seek mental health help in crisis deemed ‘worse than pandemic’

Exclusive: 6,000 doctors and 5,000 ambulance staff have sought help in the past year

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Tribune News Service · Feb 23, 2023

How NC State students are dealing with mental health crisis as deaths plague the school

Editor’s note: This story contains reporting about suicides, a topic that will be disturbing to some readers. Mental health resources are available at the bottom of the story.

Manchester Evening News · Feb 23, 2023

NHS trust given warning after 'concerning' safety inspection of mental health wards

Inspections were carried out at some wards following concerns about the safety and quality of the service

The Conversation · Feb 23, 2023

Some houseplants take in nutrients from roots outside the soil – and it may change how we care for them

In recent years, we have seen growing interest in houseplants, particularly among younger generations. Between 2019 and 2022, houseplant sales in the UK increased by more than 50%. Indoor plants are associated with a range of environmental and health benefits including cleaner air, better mental health and clearer thinking.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 23, 2023

Gov. Josh Shapiro expects John Fetterman to ‘come back stronger than ever’ after hospitalization for clinical depression

PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro expressed confidence this week in Sen. John Fetterman’s return to the U.S. Senate and said he wouldn’t entertain outside pressures for him to resign after his second hospitalization this month.

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023

Living close to parks or water sources ‘may reduce risk of mental health issues’

People living near green or blue spaces had a 17% lower risk of experiencing serious psychological distress compared to those living further away.

The Conversation · Feb 22, 2023

Ukraine war: conflict-related PTSD is putting strain on an already underfunded mental health system

Over the past 12 months the people of Ukraine have lived through a full-blown Russian invasion, with all the horrors you might expect. Those who lived in conflict zones, have had to flee or witness death and destruction on a massive scale. Many have either witnessed or experienced war crimes…

The Conversation · Feb 22, 2023

Why walking through the countryside 'tames' our brain

“I’m going to the countryside over the weekend to disconnect.”

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