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America's loneliness fuels fascism

Both young Americans and seniors feel increasingly isolated — and this problem is central to our political crisis

Salon

Success of Larimer County’s pioneering 'competency court' sees program replicated across Front Range

DENVER — People charged with crimes in Colorado who face questions about their mental competency are often forced to wait in jail for months until they can be evaluated at a state hospital — but one court in Larimer County has pioneered a new approach that’s aimed at stabilizing defendants…

The Denver Post

People on Universal Credit with certain health conditions could be due up to £156 extra every week

If you need help due to an illness, disability or mental health condition you may qualify for extra financial support from DWP.

Daily Record

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‘He needed help’: Family of Black man who died after restraint by police speak out

Exclusive: Godrick Osei died in July shortly after officers arrived at a care home where he was suffering a mental health crisis. The watchdog is investigating – but all officers involved remain on active duty

The Independent UK

Mental health officials share tips for keeping New Year’s Resolutions

WEKU

Man arrested on suspicion of murdering fellow care home resident in Hayes, west London

The two men lived at a facility for adults with mental health and drug abuse issues

Evening Standard

Number of children needing help for serious mental health problems soars

NHS data shows rise to more than a million referrals last year

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Sharp rise in number of children needing help for serious mental health problems

The figure is over 300,000 higher (1,169,515) than that of 2021/22 (839,570)

Wales Online

When caregivers need caregivers

Overworked family caregivers are experiencing skyrocketing rates of anxiety and depression

Salon

39% rise in number of children needing help for serious mental health problems

The data includes children who are suicidal, self-harming, suffering serious depression or anxiety, and those with eating disorders.

The Independent UK

Boris Becker “stronger” after prison stint as he posts New Year message to fans

Boris Becker was released from prison in December after serving just eight months of his sentence, and the former tennis star has taken to social media to declare his mental health is now 'better than ever'

Daily Mirror

In county jails, guards use pepper spray, stun guns to subdue people in mental crisis

An investigation finds that corrections officers in Pennsylvania use physical force on people who may be unable to comply with orders due to a mental health condition.

WEKU

Mental health knowledge has improved among Scots in last two decades

MOST Scots believe their understanding of how mental health and discrimination affects people has improved in the last two decades, according to…

The National (Scotland)

6 foods and drinks to choose in the New Year to improve mood, energy, and longevity

These foods and drinks have physical and mental health benefits.

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Antrim man opens up on moment he texted friends about mental health struggles

"At the start of 2022 I began to wonder how many people wake up without people to talk to"

Nottingham Post

People seeking mental health services in Nottinghamshire 'rising at rapid rate'

More than 15,000 people have been referred to a Nottinghamshire trust for treatment in the last two years

ABC News

Advocates working to revive 'dying art' of letter writing and bolster mental health

Sending handwritten letters in the post may have been superseded by the immediacy of emails and text messages, but advocates say it shows somebody is taking time to think of us, and can be beneficial for mental health.

AAP

Better Access mental health 'inequitable'

Mark Butler says he will look to reform access to mental health care after a boost to subsidised sessions led to tens of thousands being unable to get help.

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BBC Happy Valley: Sarah Lancashire's secret breakdown during Corrie role and the TV boss husband she found happiness with

The actress has had a very successful career and is now back in her lead role in Happy Valley

Salon

Is the Goldwater Rule outdated?

The Goldwater Rule restrains psychiatrists from diagnosing politicians from afar. Many say the rule is outdated

The Independent UK

Teenage arsonist escapes mental health facility as public warned not to approach

Johnny Brady, 19, has multiple convictions for arson in the Derbyshire area

Daily Mirror

Sarah Lancashire feared telling TV bosses about 'debilitating depression battle'

As Happy Valley returns for one final series this evening, we look back at Sarah Lancashire's brave admissions about her mental health and how speaking about suffering from depression helped her recover from debilitating periods of her life

Evening Standard

Urgent police appeal as teen arsonist escapes Northampton mental health facility

Police urge people not to approach him, and to instead call 999 if they see him

The Guardian - UK

Social media triggers children to dislike their own bodies, says study

Exclusive: Study shows social media a ‘significant risk’ to young people’s view of themselves and can provoke mental health distress

ABC News

New rules in 2023? This is what you need to know about the changes from New Year's Day

January 1 brings some good news for savings on child care, cheaper medicines, help for home owners who are looking to downsize and a boost in welfare payments. Here's what else you need to know about what's changing from today.

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