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Woman strangled and stabbed her pet Yorkshire Terrier until it died

Patricia King, 47, admitted to killing her pet dog Pepper after an incident earlier this year, and was said to be suffering with significant mental health issues at the time

Daily Mirror

Truck drivers convoy on Mid North Coast to highlight essential industry's rising mental health 'crisis'

The trucking community drives in a convoy to raise awareness of hardships including long hours and deadlines, which leave many drivers feeling lonely and isolated.

ABC News

Federal government lobbied to extend mental health initiative for bulk-billed sessions

Hayley Prenter is one of almost 40 per cent of 16-24 year olds who reported a mental health condition last year, whose treatment plans will be cut short if the federal government stops funding an extra 10 sessions a year.

ABC News

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Glasgow Park Inn hotel stabbings 'an avoidable tragedy' asylum inquiry report finds

Sudanese man Badreddin Abadlla Adam, 28, was shot dead by police after stabbing six people during a rampage at the Park Inn hotel in Glasgow's West George Street.

Daily Record

Our mental health care system is not fit for purpose – I should know

Extra resources poured into the system during Covid gave us a tantalising glimpse of what could be – but it’s still too little, and it’s ending too soon

The Guardian - AU

Thirteen surgical procedures may be axed to save the NHS £2 billion

NHS bosses warned cuts could eventually filter down to more vital treatments like cancer and mental health

Wales Online

Councillors praise River City for hard-hitting storylines filmed at Dumbarton studios

River City recently celebrated its 20th anniversary and has covered a range of storylines from addiction and bereavement to Covid-19 and mental health.

Daily Record

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Medical data hacked from 10m Australians begins to appear on dark web

After hack allegedly carried out by Russians, details of abortions, drug addiction, mental health issues and alcoholism emerge online

The Guardian - AU

Mum who lost partner to suicide feeling 'positive' as inspirational mental health campaign reaches crucial stage

Karen McKeown gave a moving speech before MSPs this week and provided evidence in calls for a full mental health review

Daily Record

EastEnders' teenager Amy Mitchell self-harms after heartbreak in harrowing storyline

Viewers will next week see 14-year-old Amy, played by Ellie Dadd, discovered hurting herself in her bedroom after breaking up with boyfriend Denzel, played by Jaden Ladega

Daily Mirror

We're taking the government to court to challenge New Zealand’s outdated Mental Health Act – here's why

It’s been five years since an independent inquiry into mental health and addiction called on the government to repeal and replace the Mental Health Act (MHA).

The Conversation

Mental health focus on construction contracts to aid sector with 'less than perfect record'

Hull framework leader acts on advice from Westminster

Birmingham Post

Crack cocaine-fuelled Scots knifeman who hurled blade at NHS staff may never leave jail

Mark Law, 44, stormed into the Alloway Centre mental health unit with a blade he had bought earlier that day with the intent to "attack and kill staff within".

Daily Record

England’s mental health care lacks money, yes – but it also lacks compassion

A series of scandals should focus minds on the punitive conditions far too many patients are confined in, says clinical psychologist Jay Watts

The Guardian - UK

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Private renters twice as likely as homeowners to have anxiety, UK study suggests

Anxiety Nation report finds clear links between financial insecurity and poor mental health

Reason

Colorado Voters Approve Decriminalization of 5 Natural Psychedelics

Proposition 122 is the broadest liberalization of psychedelic policy ever enacted in the United States.

Daily Record

Man devastated by suicides of three pals in bid to overhaul mental health services in Scotland

Danny Thain, 27, from Aberdeenshire, says an overhaul is needed to prevent future tragedies in Scotland.

Daily Record

Predator raped 15-year-old girl as she vomited after plying her with alcohol

Bradley Bullock also sexually assaulted a patient and staff members at a mental health facility after he was sectioned.

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Los Angeles Times

Aaron Carter sitcom about mental health to be completed in his memory

LOS ANGELES — Aaron Carter's final project will move forward in his memory, writer-director Brian Farmer announced Tuesday.

ABC News

Mental health grants pledged by Victorian opposition, regional LGAs to receive $1 million each

The opposition has promised to establish a community mental health grants program if elected, with regional LGAs to receive twice the funding of metropolitan areas.

The Independent UK

More big donors supporting - and discussing - mental health

Wealthy donors publicly gave more to mental health last year than in any other year over the past decade: According to a Chronicle of Philanthropy tally of publicized donations of $1 million or more, 15 donors gave 16 such gifts totaling nearly $767 million in 2021

Evening Standard

Kate gives poppy to little boy during visit to ‘amazing’ London children’s centre

The Princess of Wales visited the Colham Manor Children’s Centre in west London in her role as patron of the Maternal Mental Health Alliance

Daily Mirror

Welsh teen fighting eating disorder forced to move to England for life-saving treatment

Georgia Taylor began suffering anxiety and panic attacks at just 14, and slowly developed an eating disorder after being put on a waiting list for treatment - now she's demanding change

The Independent UK

Only one in five calls to the Met are about crime, says force chief

Sir Mark Rowley said he plans to begin “pushing back” on dealing with non-police issues such as mental health callouts.

The Independent UK

Kate hails children’s centre’s ‘amazing’ integrated support service for mothers

The Princess of Wales visited the Colham Manor Children’s Centre in west London in her role as patron of the Maternal Mental Health Alliance.

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