The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

Katie Price admits 'terrible mistake' over car crash and she 'deserved to be punished'

Katie Price opens up about her mental health crisis in a new Channel 4 documentary called Katie Price: Trauma And Me

Daily Mirror · Sep 6, 2022

QLD health workers get extra virus leave

Queensland Health Minister Yvette D'Ath says the state's health workers, who have a greater risk of being exposed to COVID-19, will get more pandemic leave.

AAP · Sep 6, 2022

Review into deaths of three young people at Prestwich Hospital will be 'ready' this month

Rowan Thompson, 18, died while a patient at the mental health unit in October 2020

Manchester Evening News · Sep 6, 2022

Mum convinced she has long Covid and dementia despite no symptoms found dead on birthday

After suffering a bout of the virus, Sandra Kirk became convinced she had long Covid and was developing dementia as her mental health spiralled until her tragic death

Daily Mirror · Sep 6, 2022

I’m a psychologist – and I believe we’ve been told devastating lies about mental health

Society’s understanding of mental health issues locates the problem inside the person - and ignores the politics of their distress, says psychologist Sanah Ahsan

The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2022

Qld govt backs mental health on Medicare

The Queensland government says it supports a call for Medicare rebates to be made available on all services for mental health, alcohol and other drugs.

AAP · Sep 6, 2022

Survey reveals decline of women's health

The launch of a national women's health survey is drawing attention to the ongoing physical and mental health challenges created by the pandemic.

AAP · Sep 5, 2022

Tasmanian man's tales of trail riding hope to address mental health issues at work

After experiencing mental health issues at work, this man quit his job to pursue a "simple life" on the trail.

ABC News · Sep 5, 2022

How migrants who move between Zimbabwe and South Africa access healthcare in border towns

Zimbabwe and South Africa share a 225 km common border. There is only one official border crossing, at Beitbridge. An estimated 15,000 migrants and refugees from Zimbabwe and other countries cross daily either through the official border post or at illegal crossing points. Migrants’ access to healthcare, particularly in the…

The Conversation · Sep 5, 2022

US jails people with mental illnesses

A new study reveals that 10 times as many people with serious mental illnesses are in jails as state hospitals

Salon · Sep 5, 2022