The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

One million people with mental health problems ignored by NHS in 12 months

One patient said she only survived because her parents used £11,000 of their savings to put her in private care after was turned away from A&E after a suicide attempt

Daily Mirror · Oct 8, 2022

'Keir Starmer as PM would be the solution to real pay negotiations with nurses'

Nurses are now demanding a 5% rise above inflation to make up for the 6% they have lost over the last 10 years of Tory rule. They feel that industrial action is the only weapon left

Daily Mirror · Oct 8, 2022

NHS nurses call on Labour leader Keir Starmer to speak out in support of strikes

Campaigners said Labour leader Keir Starmer must 'stand up for the rights of workers' after he repeatedly refused to back those voting for industrial action this week

Daily Mirror · Oct 8, 2022

Ballymena man on how walking more has helped in his mental health recovery journey

"Even if I stumble, I'm still moving forward."

Belfast Live · Oct 8, 2022

Ex-Tottenham midfielder who caught Pochettino's eye as Oliver Twist now a filmmaker

As a 10-year-old he found fame as a child actor playing the title role in a BBC production of a Dickens novel - and when his football career was blighted by injury, his creative instincts took over again

Daily Mirror · Oct 8, 2022

Don’t let Medicare cut home health care funding

Lawmakers in Washington need to recognize the importance of home health and take action to protect access to care for the country’s most vulnerable residents.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 8, 2022

Big rise in frontline NHS and emergency service workers seeking help for suicidal thoughts, says charity

Charity says nearly 1,000 NHS and emergency workers contacted it in the first six months of 2022 for support

Wales Online · Oct 8, 2022

Deepika Padukone becomes Cartier's new brand ambassador

The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it. Deepika Padukone who came out being transparent about fighting her internal battle with mental health and chronic depression. She has spun the game by changing the direction of the wind towards additional success and glory. Padukone is not only one…

The Times of India · Oct 8, 2022

Why Petting Dogs Can Be Good For Your Mental Health

Research has shown pets were a huge benefit to our mental health during the pandemic.

Zenger · Oct 8, 2022

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Hurricane Ian’s trauma will leave a lasting mark on Floridians’ mental health, experts say

Tribune News Service · Oct 8, 2022