The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

Falling through the cracks: ex-prisoners who died within two weeks of release

Growing number of people in England and Wales are being released into homelessness with little support

The Guardian - UK · May 31

‘I don’t think about it, ever’: Joan Collins shares why she doesn’t need to consider her mental health

The actress reveals why this aspect of her mental health isn't a priority

Woman & Home · May 31

Social media companies to pay $27 million to settle 'teen mental health crisis suit' by US school district

The world's biggest social media platforms agreed to pay about $27 million to settle a lawsuit filed by a rural Kentucky school district that alleged their products are addictive and helped create a teen mental health crisis that drained school resources.

The Times of India · May 31

The Rise of “Sleep Tourism” in India: People Are Traveling Just to Rest

People Are No Longer Traveling to Explore. They’re Traveling to RecoverThere was a time when vacations were about doing more. More sightseeing. More shopping. More photos. More places covered in less time. Now, many Indians are doing the exact opposite. They are checking into silent retreats, mountain cottages, forest resorts,…

MyLifeXP · May 30

Why students still face a postcode lottery in university wellbeing support

Over the last decade, UK universities have put increasing effort into supporting student mental health. This often means following frameworks: documents that outline good practice, typically developed by sector bodies and charities. Universities can adopt these frameworks to guide their approach to student wellbeing.

The Conversation · May 29

UK rape ruling sparks nationwide outcry

Outrage over an UK judge’s decision to spare three teenage boys convicted of raping two girls from prison sentences. The UK attorney general has referred the judgement to the Court of Appeal. Also studies reveal that nearly two-thirds of women over 50 are struggling with their mental health; and not…

France 24 · May 29

The Loneliness Epidemic Has Hit Indian Cities And It Looks Nothing Like You Think

A woman sits in a crowded Delhi Metro scrolling endlessly through Instagram reels. A software engineer in Bengaluru spends ten hours speaking to colleagues online but has nobody to call after work. An elderly couple in Mumbai lives in a luxury apartment tower surrounded by hundreds of people, yet entire…

MyLifeXP · May 29

When my teenage son was struggling, my partner reached him in ways I couldn’t

Lola’s* 19-year-old son started to find life difficult after a catastrophic falling out with university friends. When things were desperate, it was Lola’s boyfriend who managed to connect with him and help turn things around. Here, she thanks him from the bottom of her heart

The Guardian - UK · May 29

Chinese American teens experience depression, anxiety at higher rates than peers – here’s why their parents may miss the warning signs

She has straight A’s, a full schedule of Advanced Placement classes, a chair in the youth orchestra and a bedroom wallpapered with college acceptance letters. She also hasn’t slept a full night in months. She lies awake at 2 a.m., convinced she is a burden to her family – and…

The Conversation · May 29

Nottingham triple killer Valdo Calocane’s family says neglect of mental health care is ‘destroying lives’

Valdo Calocane killed three people – history student Barnaby Webber, aspiring medic Grace O'Malley-Kumar, both 19, and caretaker Ian Coates, 65 – in devastating knife attacks in Nottingham in June 2023.

The Independent UK · May 29