The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

Huge rise in teens suffering from mental health disorders

New data shows a large number are worried about covid, while others are struggling with social media and online bullying

Liverpool Echo · Nov 30, 2022

Veteran describes harrowing army experience to defence suicide royal commission, including alleged sexual assault

Kylie Reynolds excelled as a female in the army. She says she would still be there today if it were not for years of hardship taking a toll on her mental health.

ABC News · Nov 30, 2022

Retiring cricket great Nicole Bolton worries about mental health of next generation of female players

Nicole Bolton is farewelling cricket after 16 years at the top, but the former Australian opener says she worries about the increasing demands on female players.

ABC News · Nov 30, 2022

Machete suspect remains in hospital months after rampage

The 33-year-old man was detained under the Mental Health Act after four people were seriously injured

Liverpool Echo · Nov 29, 2022

You've got a friend: young people help each other with their mental health for 3.5 hours every week

Young people experience mental health difficulties at a higher rate than any other age group.

The Conversation · Nov 29, 2022

Surge in mental health problems among teenagers is ‘national emergency’ Government warned

‘The government need to prioritise the crisis in youth mental health as a matter of national emergency,’ warns charity.

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022

‘Exposed to horrendous things’: young people in UK speak out against evangelical church

Ex-followers of Universal Church of the Kingdom of God say they felt pressure to give money and were told demons caused mental health issues

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2022

Women survived Pakistan’s floods but face worsening health crisis

Hundreds of thousands of women are still struggling with reproductive issues and spiralling mental health concerns.

Al Jazeera · Nov 29, 2022

Sharp rise in teenagers suffering poor mental health – NHS Digital report

Large numbers reported being worried about the impact of Covid on their schooling, while others were struggling with social media and online bullying.

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022

Filling gaps in mental health services

Efforts to offer residential mental health services were boosted, in part, by a 2021 federal COVID relief law

Salon · Nov 29, 2022