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Silent Suffering

Some Canadian medical experts agree that people living with the most severe mental illnesses are not getting the attention or funding they need.

The Walrus · Jan 24, 2023

Cuts to subsidised psychology sessions causing clients to 'ration' care, health workers warn

Health professionals and emergency services groups warn patients skipping psychology sessions will end up in the emergency department, urging the health minister to restore funding.

ABC News · Jan 24, 2023

He Was the 31st Pick in the NBA Draft and a Millionaire. Two Years Later, He Walked.

Tyrell Terry had a spot on a promising Dallas team at 20. But life in the league was taking a toll on his mental health. Now he’s given up pro basketball and has no interest in ever going back.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 24, 2023

Adrien Broner credits "work or die" mindset for overcoming mental health battles

Former four-weight world champion Broner has battled mental health struggles over the past two years but makes his return to the ring next month

Daily Mirror · Jan 24, 2023

I was unashamed of my mental illness – so why did it make me question becoming a mum?

When Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett weighed up the decision to have a child, she found herself frightened by the prospect of being a parent who’d struggled with mental health – and may struggle again

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023

ADHD more strongly linked to anxiety and depression compared to autism – new research

Autistic people and people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often experience anxiety and depression. When these conditions occur together, though – as they often do – it can be hard to unpick which one is contributing the most to poor mental health. Our latest study aimed to find out.

The Conversation · Jan 24, 2023

If the path to wellness is either jade eggs and semen facials or a walk in green space, I’m off for a stroll

A new study confirms the benefits of nature for good mental health, says Guardian columnist Hannah Jane Parkinson

The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2023

Fantasy football can negatively affect your wellbeing, but research shows it doesn't have to

Erling Haaland or Harry Kane? Mo Salah or Marcus Rashford? Use the “triple captain” chip or save it?

The Conversation · Jan 24, 2023

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Wrongfully Jailed Children for Months, New Lawsuit Alleges

"Sometimes I even feel like they wanted me in there, because I was in there so long," said one 18-year-old who was wrongfully incarcerated for 166 days.

Reason · Jan 23, 2023

Ministers order ‘rapid review’ into mental health inpatient care in England

Dr Geraldine Strathdee to investigate care units after series of scandals involving abuse or neglect of vulnerable patients

The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2023