The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

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 · Jan 2, 2023

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 · Jan 2, 2023

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) · Jan 2, 2023

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.

AAP · Jan 1, 2023

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

Wales Online · Jan 1, 2023

Is the Goldwater Rule outdated?

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 Many say the rule is outdated

Salon · Jan 1, 2023

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

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

The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2023

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

Daily Mirror · Jan 1, 2023

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

Evening Standard · Jan 1, 2023

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

The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2023