The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

Mental health nurses now available at every West Lothian GP practice

A total of 10 nurses will make up the Practice Mental Health Nurse Service team – an increase from two just three years ago

Daily Record · Feb 3, 2023

Former Castle Douglas nurse Betty Craig takes a trip down memory lane in Galloway People

The 72-year-old firmly believes physical and mental health go hand in hand

Daily Record · Feb 3, 2023

Design for new £15 million Dumfries cultural centre unveiled

The Merrick building on the Crichton Estate will be turned into a heritage centre focussing on mental health

Daily Record · Feb 3, 2023

Nick Kyrgios admits assaulting ex girlfriend in act of "stupidity" but avoids conviction

Nick Kyrgios has pleaded guilty to assaulting his ex-girlfriend but has avoided a conviction after the judge ruled his action were at the low end of seriousness for a common assault

Daily Mirror · Feb 3, 2023

Nick Kyrgios: Wimbledon finalist admits assaulting his ex-girlfriend in Australia

Magistrate calls common assault an act of ‘stupidity’ and ‘frustration’ but says it was not premeditated

Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2023

The consequences of childhood trauma on children's mental health

Childhood trauma may play a key role in many later psychiatric disorders. However, most of what we know about the impact of trauma exposure comes from research with adults.

The Conversation · Feb 3, 2023

Barilaro assault charge dismissed over mental health

The former NSW deputy premier was under significant stress when he allegedly assaulted a camera operator and "compelling" evidence has led to a dismissal.

AAP · Feb 3, 2023

Vet in gang, sleeping on floor 'for protection' in jail

An ex-soldier had to join a gang and sleep on the floor with his head near a toilet for protection in a Queensland maximum security prison, a court has heard.

AAP · Feb 3, 2023

Assault charges against former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro dismissed due to mental health

The former NSW deputy premier, 51, denied charges of common assault and destroying or damaging property over the incident at Manly in July last year.

ABC News · Feb 3, 2023

For many Central Texans, latest bout of cold weather and outages reopens old wounds

Severe weather this week is confronting Texans with old problems and stirring up memories of previous crises. Experts say this can be a detriment to mental health.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 3, 2023