The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

People on Universal Credit with any of these health conditions could be due an extra £627 each month

If you need help due to an illness, disability or mental health condition you may qualify for extra financial support from DWP.

Daily Record · Nov 14, 2022

Mother knew son’s life was at risk once he fled mental health unit, inquest told

Jayden Booroff died on the evening of October 23 2020.

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022

85% of men admit they wouldn’t open up about their struggles with friends in the pub

Abi Jackson finds out more about men’s mental health charity HUMEN’s second ‘Rise Against Suicide’ campaign.

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022

State leaders won’t commit to specifics about how much they might invest in children’s mental health

As public debate intensifies over how the state will divvy up billions in new money, community groups that treat children for mental illness fear they’re not a priority.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 14, 2022

Jesse Lingard: ‘Nobody really knew about my struggles. We’re all human’

Jesse Lingard tells David Hytner his depression during a lost period at Manchester United left him not wanting to play football and opens up on how lockdown helped him reset

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2022

Boston’s Blake Griffin on the mental side of returning from injury

Griffin broke down how his own experience with injury changed the course of his career -- and the ways he discovered to get through the flagging mental health he had as a result of such serious injuries.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 14, 2022

Mindfulness books for children are a runaway publishing trend

Industry reports sales of titles for under-10s addressing emotions up almost 40%, driven by demand from young people

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2022

Canberra man accused of murdering fellow patient at mental health unit remanded in custody

An 18-year-old man charged with murder has been remanded in custody after an alleged altercation at the Canberra Hospital's Adult Mental Health Unit on Sunday.

ABC News · Nov 14, 2022

Pharmacists could help curb the mental health crisis – but they need more training

Chances are you live within 2.5 kilometres of a community pharmacy and visit one about every three weeks.

The Conversation · Nov 14, 2022

'I would warn you': Magistrate silences alleged Canberra Hospital killer

She remanded the 18-year-old alleged murderer in custody, recommending that he be assessed for admission into a different mental health facility.

The Canberra Times · Nov 14, 2022