The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

Mental wealth and jobs: without it, we're just pouring water into a leaking bucket

This article is part of The Conversation’s series looking at Labor’s jobs summit. Read the other articles in the series here.

The Conversation · Sep 1, 2022

The health implications of a cold home as experts warn of 'humanitarian crisis'

The cold affects us in many ways

Wales Online · Sep 1, 2022

NSW won't support mental health inquiry

The New South Wales government has handed down its response to the recent rural health inquiry, supporting 41 of its 44 recommendations.

AAP · Sep 1, 2022

NSW government won't back stronger powers for health industry ombudsman to protect doctors and nurses

State government will support, or support in principle, 41 of the 44 recommendations of an inquiry into rural and remote healthcare — but won't back a mental health inquiry.

ABC News · Sep 1, 2022

CA lawmakers approve mental health care plan for homeless

California will establish a new court program to steer and even force homeless people with severe mental disorders into treatment after lawmakers on Wednesday gave final approval to a proposal pitched by Gov. Gavin Newsom

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2022

A generation of Britons face long-term illness from being cold and poor this winter

When two-thirds of the population face fuel poverty, it is clear that we’ll need more than just quick fixes to this crisis, says professor of epidemiology Michael Marmot

The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2022

Rwanda threat raised UK asylum seekers’ suicide risk, clinicians said

In-depth analysis of 36 people threatened with removal to African country says it compounded mental health problems for some

The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2022

Children more candid about mental health when talking to robot, study finds

Cambridge research finds 60cm-tall humanoid called Nao helped children open up about feelings

The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2022

What are the dangers of cold homes?

An estimated 55% of UK households will be in fuel poverty this winter.

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2022

Workers share stories to help fight mental health stigma

"I just hope it breaks down the stigma, and that people know there is help out there."

Newcastle Herald · Aug 31, 2022