UIC faculty, administration reach contract deal News of a tentative four-year deal brought a sense of normalcy to the Near West Side campus Monday, which was buzzing with students as classes resumed. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 23, 2023
Gymnast Ellie Downie retires aged 23 to prioritise ‘mental health and happiness’ Downie won 12 major medals in her career, including European Championship all-around gold in 2017 and two World Championship bronzes The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023
Poor mental health and homelessness 'are inextricably linked', new report reveals "If you don't deal with your mental health, your homeless life is going to become much worse - it goes hand in hand." Belfast Live · Jan 23, 2023
WA Police Union research finds death by suicide surpasses those killed on duty Western Australia's police union calls for more mental health support after its own research found the number of suicide deaths in the force has surpassed the number killed in action. WARNING: This article contains content that some readers may find distressing. ABC News · Jan 23, 2023
Mental health peer support workers hoped to ease skills shortage in regional SA Country South Australians who have struggled with mental health issues could help bridge gaps in regional services through a program that trains them to become peer support workers. ABC News · Jan 23, 2023
What school principals do is crucial to students’ emotional wellbeing COVID-19 devastated school learning, especially for marginalised students, but resourceful principals have shown how they can make a difference. 360info · Jan 22, 2023
Desperate people who can't get help are looking for it online. The consequences can be shattering "I don’t even bother going to the doctors anymore" Manchester Evening News · Jan 22, 2023
Autistic people need official champion to combat marginalisation, campaigners say AN Autism Commissioner is “desperately needed” in Scotland to stop neurodivergent people being marginalised across “every organ of the… The National (Scotland) · Jan 22, 2023
Losing sleep over the cost-of-living crisis? How to rest as financial stress rockets SCOTS are being urged to make use of help to ensure we’re getting enough sleep – amid warnings over the health impact of the cost of The National (Scotland) · Jan 22, 2023
TV star Jimmy Doherty calls for urgent help for farmers as stress and suicide rates soar Jimmy Doherty, a television star and childhood friend of celeb chef Jamie Oliver, has called on the Government to help tackle the serious mental health crisis brewing among farmers Daily Mirror · Jan 21, 2023
More than one in five calls to NHS mental health crisis lines ‘going unanswered’, investigation finds Probe finds some people don’t have calls answered and others have to wait over an hour Evening Standard · Jan 21, 2023
£100K of dirty money seized from drug dealers and given to charities Thousands of pounds are given to good causes each month under Liverpool Crown Court scheme set up in 2022 Liverpool Echo · Jan 21, 2023
Lisa Jarvis: Trans teens benefit from gender-affirming care In the largest study of its kind in the US, researchers found that gender-affirming hormones have a positive effect on transgender teens’ mental health: The more trans teens’ appearance aligned with their gender identity, the more satisfied they were in life and the less depressed and anxious they felt. Tribune News Service · Jan 21, 2023
Katie Price says she attempted suicide after hitting 'rock bottom' over drink-drive arrest Katie Price has opened up about her mental health struggles following her drink-driving arrest in 2021, Daily Mirror · Jan 21, 2023
Wales Online · Jan 21, 2023 Mum of 12-year-old who took her own life accuses Government of showing little support Charley Ann Patterson was being bullied
ABC News · Jan 21, 2023 Mental health concerns for Kimberley residents cut off from alcohol, drug supplies, by flooding Community members fear anxiety and stress levels among residents will increase in coming weeks, as main roads cut off by floodwaters block the supply of alcohol and drugs many use "as a coping mechanism".
The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2023 A mother and her children were left to freeze to death after wandering in the cold for days. Why did no one save them? EXCLUSIVE: Monica Cannady and her two children died of hypothermia after wandering in the cold for days. As an investigation into a deputy involved in the case gets underway, Cannady’s aunt tells Andrea Blanco how the tragedy ‘just came out of the blue’
Newcastle Herald · Jan 21, 2023 New program for those supporting someone who has attempted suicide Family and friends of someone who has attempted suicide can now access a free online program to help navigate the support role. Newcastle-based mental health organisation Everymind has launched Minds Together, a self-paced research program that helps people build skills, knowledge and confidence to support family and friends, while looking…
ABC News · Jan 20, 2023 The 2023 Australian of the Year Local Heroes making the nation a fairer place From supporting teenage mums to providing food relief and finding lost pets, the nominees for Australian of the Year Local Hero have gone above and beyond to help their communities.
Daily Mirror · Jan 20, 2023 Son stabbed his parents 282 times then sat on doorstep to wait for police David Taylor, 37, used three knives to stab his parents John and Beverley, both 66, to death at the family home before calling 999 and waiting on the doorstep for the police
Daily Record · Jan 20, 2023 Team from mental health support service The Neuk preparing for summer fundraising climb up Ben Nevis The Perth-based team has decided to summit the popular peak in order to raise vital funds to keep the service operating
The Guardian - AU · Jan 20, 2023 Dread, exhaustion and rising helplessness: inside the burnout among Australia’s psychologists The fallout from the pandemic-fuelled mental health epidemic on the people tasked with helping the rest of us is widespread, and growing
Liverpool Echo · Jan 20, 2023 Mental health charity that's served communities for over 30 years Toxteth based charity has been tackling race discrimination for almost 32 years
The Walrus · Jan 20, 2023 The Mental Health Crisis on the Other End of the Phone Remote work has transformed the already challenging overnight shift for crisis hotline operators into a deeply lonely one
The Texas Tribune · Jan 20, 2023 After alleged sexual assault of two children living in state care, another foster shelter closes Two girls in the care of Child Protective Services were allegedly sexually assaulted in October after sneaking out of a facility run by the state agency. Advocates say it’s a symptom of the Texas foster care systems’ problems.