The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

University of New England staff report depression, anxiety and burnout in 'shocking' survey

The National Tertiary Education Union says many staff at the University of New England have severe mental health issues from the stress of their workload and an "unaccountable" management.

ABC News · Aug 19, 2022

Michigan judge to rule Friday on preliminary injunction to block abortion law

PONTIAC, Mich. — An Oakland County Circuit judge said he will rule Friday morning on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s request for a preliminary injunction against letting county prosecutors bring charges in abortion cases under Michigan's 1931 law.

Tribune News Service · Aug 19, 2022

Mental health issues arising from type 1 diabetes need attention, community says

A poet whose battle with the chronic health condition almost drove her to take her own life is pushing for a greater focus on the mental health of people living with type 1 diabetes.

ABC News · Aug 18, 2022

Jonah Hill to take step back from public events to protect mental health

The Superbad star said media appearances and public facing events ‘exacerbated’ his anxiety attacks

Liverpool Echo · Aug 18, 2022

‘I was extinguished by men in suits’: Darren Hayes on surviving homophobia – and finding happiness

Watching the rise of younger gay pop stars, the 50-year-old former Savage Garden singer felt grief for the youth he never had. He speaks about coming out, his mental health struggles and returning to music

The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2022

Illinois is failing to provide adequate health care for prisoners

The state committed itself to change by entering into a consent decree in the Lippert vs. Jeffreys class action lawsuit on prison medical care in 2018, but an acceptable plan to provide care has never been submitted to the court.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 18, 2022

Trial set over alleged stabbing at Onyx cafe in Mayfield

A man who allegedly stabbed a co-worker at a Mayfield cafe last year will face a short judge-alone trial focused on his mental health in November.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 18, 2022

'I've never actually met them': what will motivate landlords to fix cold and costly homes for renters?

Cold weather and rising energy costs, combined with poor-quality housing, have left many renters struggling to keep warm this winter. The Cold and Costly report released this week by Better Renting shows how cold, mouldy homes and high energy bills take a toll on the physical and mental health of…

The Conversation · Aug 18, 2022

Jonah Hill says he will no longer promote his own films to protect his mental health

Actor and director pens open letter revealing his nearly 20-year struggle with anxiety attacks, ‘which are exacerbated by media appearances and public facing events’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2022

Questions over NSW flood victims' buyback

People who lost their homes during flooding in the NSW Northern Rivers will have to wait months to find out if they qualify for the government buyback scheme.

AAP · Aug 17, 2022