The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

'I tried to take my own life and it showed me how bad the mental health care system in Wales is'

Mitchell claims he was sent home with a basic mental health support plan after trying to get help for months.

Wales Online · Dec 13, 2022

Anxiety for patients, anger for clinicians as subsidised psychology visits cut by half

Vulnerable Australians “scared” and “betrayed” after Albanese government announced it would halve subsidised psychology appointments.

The New Daily · Dec 13, 2022

Money problems can take a big toll on men’s mental health – signs someone needs support

The psychological impact of financial struggles can run deep. Experts tell Abi Jackson how we can help each other.

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022

Sydney mother not criminally responsible for drowning baby in bathtub due to mental illness

A mother charged with murdering her baby one day after being prescribed anti-depressants by her doctor is found to not be criminally responsible for her actions and will remain in a secure mental health facility.

ABC News · Dec 13, 2022

PCR test still there for those at risk: PM

Despite changes to how PCR tests can be accessed, the prime minister has assured that vulnerable groups can still get the tests for free.

AAP · Dec 12, 2022

Seeing a psychologist on Medicare? Soon you'll be back to 10 sessions. But we know that's not often enough

From January 1 the number of psychology sessions covered by Medicare will be reduced to ten per year, down from the 20 the government has been subsidising during the pandemic.

The Conversation · Dec 12, 2022

Government criticised for cutting cheaper mental health sessions despite review saying they should continue

The health minister points to an independent evaluation of COVID-era psychology sessions to justify cutting the program — but that report actually recommended keeping the sessions.

ABC News · Dec 12, 2022

NHS ‘highly dependent’ on substandard private beds for children’s mental health care

Exclusive: More than one third of private children’s mental health beds are substandard, CQC data shows

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2022

LGBTQ, health groups see divide on digital protection bill - Roll Call

The bill aims to regulate social media in a way designed to protect kids and reduce the risk of exacerbating mental health concerns.

Roll Call · Dec 12, 2022

Little Simz: No Thank You review – righteous anger and restless experiments

The Mercury winner’s surprise-release album finds her going in on mental health and the music industry, in a deep collaboration with Sault’s Inflo

The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2022