The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

Poor mental health could result in $7.4bn in lost productivity in NSW, report finds

Exclusive: Research shows increase in depression and anxiety could result in hit on economy by 2025

The Guardian - AU · Aug 24, 2022

Married at First Sight UK to have 'series first' in upcoming season

The show will also feature a 31-year-old mental health care assistant from Litherland

Liverpool Echo · Aug 24, 2022

Skyrocketing energy bills will create a ‘huge mental health crisis’ this winter, NHS leaders warn

Exclusive: Demand for mental health services has already soared in the last year

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022

Moving display planned on Newcastle Quayside as 20 boats to sail along River Tyne

Around 20 boats will sail along the River Tyne in a stunning display to raise awareness of mental health

Chronicle Live · Aug 24, 2022

'Anxious' teen begged to see GP but felt 'fobbed off' before parents found him dead

Sean Mark, 17, said he felt "fobbed off" at being unable to have a "face-to-face" appointment with a GP about his mental health, and was later found dead in his bedroom

Daily Mirror · Aug 24, 2022

Mental Health Is A Real Problem For Reality TV Stars, Mostly Because Viewers Can’t Be Normal

We need to be able to call out someone’s bullshit on TV, yet also show compassion and empathy when they say they’re not doing OK.

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 24, 2022

Suicide rates reveal the silent suffering of Australia’s ageing men

Men aged 85 and older have the highest suicide rates in Australia, but the tragedy has gone relatively unnoticed. This group is growing older, feeling alone and flying under the radar.

The Conversation · Aug 23, 2022

Man shouting he would kill himself told 'go to McDonald's' moments before he was hit by a taxi, inquest hears

Daniel Kirton had said "I am going to run in front of a car. Watch. Watch" moments before

Manchester Evening News · Aug 23, 2022

Smoking was costing me $1,000 a month by the end. But that’s not why I quit

I needed to pay the mortgage for my mother’s home. But even with that incentive, I couldn’t quit until my mental health was sorted

The Guardian - AU · Aug 23, 2022

Joe Root hails ‘brave’ England captain Ben Stokes for opening up on mental health struggles

Joe Root believes England captain Ben Stokes’ standing among his players will only be enhanced by the frank and honest way he has spoken about his mental health struggles.

Evening Standard · Aug 23, 2022