The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

Shirley Ballas reveals she's been secretly crying for weeks over Strictly backlash

In the past three weeks, Shirley Ballas has been branded "sexist" towards singer Fleur East, "jealous" of TV star Kym Marshand is now the bookies’ favourite to get sacked by 2023

Daily Mirror · Nov 8, 2022

Distressed man called police for help before he died being restrained by officers

Prior to officers receiving a call from a member of the public, the man who was said to be having a mental health crisis had called the police himself asking for help

Daily Mirror · Nov 8, 2022

Exam stress, TikTok and money worries: a parent’s guide to dealing with teen mental health

Anxiety levels are soaring among teenagers, but our top tips from mental health experts help parents navigate the minefield

Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2022

Dr Alex George says mental health for teens is 'just as important as fitness'

Dr Alex George, who rose to fame on Love Island and has since campaigned on mental health, has broken down the different ways teenagers and kids can take care of their mental wellbeing

Daily Mirror · Nov 7, 2022

For women, adding a 30-minute workout to your weekly routine can help fight depression

Going from a low to moderate-intensity exercise regimen may help prevent women’s depression diagnoses.

Fortune · Nov 7, 2022

Scared of needles? Claustrophobic? One longer session of exposure therapy could help as much as several short ones

For the one in 13 people who suffer from phobias, the mere mention of spiders, heights, enclosed spaces or other triggers can cause distress.

The Conversation · Nov 7, 2022

Why it's wrong to blame online learning for causing mental health issues during COVID-19

Post-secondary student mental health is in crisis: Research shows students’ mental health was adversely affected in the pandemic, and this falls on the heels of pre-existing concerns that campuses were struggling to keep up with demands for mental health services.

The Conversation · Nov 7, 2022

X Factor's James Arthur confronts parents over 'trauma' of being put into foster care

X Factor winner James Arthur opens up about his mental health in a new BBC documentary called Out Of Our Minds in which he explores his relationship with his parents

Daily Mirror · Nov 7, 2022

Charity takes over pubs to encourage men to talk about their mental health

Aim is to get men to talk about their feelings – rather than just discussing sport

Wales Online · Nov 7, 2022

Death of Ethiopian judge who fled to UK, killed woman and 'convinced' medics he was getting better ruled as suicide

Telahun Tedola's death shocked medics and his family

Manchester Evening News · Nov 7, 2022