The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

Family of schizophrenic man who killed parents say it was preventable

Gloucestershire hospital staff did not notice William Warrington had absconded for two hours nor tell police he was dangerous

The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2022

Kate Moss stalker jailed for killing his parents before running over mum's dead body

William Warrington - who had left 'unwanted items' at the supermodel's home four years ago - escaped a mental health unit to kill his parents. At one point he ran over his dead mum's body

Daily Mirror · Nov 15, 2022

Universal Credit claimants with specific health conditions could be due extra £627 a month

If you need help due to an illness, disability or mental health condition you may qualify for extra financial support from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Glasgow Live · Nov 15, 2022

NYC mental health crisis teams falling short of expectations

NEW YORK — A program aimed at improving the city’s response to mental health emergencies has slid backward since its initial launch, with response times getting slower, more people sent to hospitals and stepped-up police involvement in cases.

Tribune News Service · Nov 15, 2022

Lanarkshire pupil applauded as her inspiring speech on mental health heard in Parliament

Eleyza Mohammed touched on a number of important issues within the debate including mental health stigma in the workplace

Daily Record · Nov 15, 2022

Children who feel poorer more likely to have mental health problems, major study finds

Inequality also leads to bullying, researchers say

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2022

Deaf people twice as likely to suffer mental health problems as NHS launches video campaign to help

New videos highlight how Deaf people in the North East can access support when facing mental health crises.

Chronicle Live · Nov 15, 2022

Son's threats to mum before alleged murder

Thomas Bednar allegedly told his mother "it won't be long until the sharks eat your flesh" just months before she was found dead, a court has heard.

AAP · Nov 15, 2022

Program seeks to help 'traumatised' nurses

Nurses and midwives have been afforded a multimillion-dollar mental health package which will see four new support centres set up next year.

AAP · Nov 15, 2022

People are cancelling their therapy with me because of stress about mortgages and rent – it’s heartbreaking

For a psychologist, it is very difficult to help someone when their stress and anxiety are coming from external factors

The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2022