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HSE closes almost half of psychiatric beds for children and teens in west Dublin unit due to staff shortages

The HSE confirmed that the beds would remain closed until at least September due to staff shortages

Irish Mirror

Countryfile viewers praise Nigel Owens as he opens up about suicide attempt

The legendary referee opened up about his mental health struggles on the BBC show

Wales Online

On TikTok, Black therapists shine a light on mental health — and each other

Mental health professionals have soared in popularity on TikTok

Inverse

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Record 420,000 children a month in England treated for mental health problems

Experts say many others are denied help, and ‘relentless’ rise in demand could overwhelm NHS

The Guardian - UK

Why I left the UK’s broken children and young people’s mental health service

Dr Lubna Karim, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, says the plight of British youngsters now reminds her of when she worked in a Romanian orphanage

The Guardian - UK

Evidence of UK’s child mental health crisis is stark and compelling

Analysis: addressing the sobering reality is a challenge for ministers, the NHS and society as a whole

The Guardian - UK

Nottingham reacts to 'mindless' destruction of Netflix After Life bench

It was meant for people suffering from loss and mental health issues

Nottingham Post

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Inspiring Edinburgh teenager raising mental health awareness after losing peers

The youngster has seen a number of peers his age take their own lives and wanted to do something to raise awareness and money for young people’s mental health.

Edinburgh Live

'I wish I had a magic wand': In Buffalo, wounds are deep

Long before an 18-year-old avowed white supremacist inflicted terror at a Buffalo supermarket, the city's Black neighborhoods had been dealing with wounds that are generations old

The Independent UK

Netflix After Life bench destroyed by vandals in 'absolutely despicable' act

The bench was only installed in January this year and was specifically for those who are bereaved or struggle with their mental health

Chronicle Live

‘Phones are like a scab we know we shouldn’t pick’: the truth about social media and anxiety

Although connecting with friends online has positive benefits for mental health, overdoing screen time can lead to a catastrophic emotional crash

The Guardian - UK

School counselors sound cry for help after Buffalo shooting

A surge in student mental health needs, staff shortages, and widespread episodes of misbehavior and violence have put extraordinary strain on school counselors and psychologists

The Independent UK

Chalmers skips Aussie swim team function

Citing mental health issues, Kyle Chalmers has skipped the naming of Australia's swim team for the world titles and Commonwealth Games.

AAP

New Zealand woman held in Villawood detention centre found dead, detainees say

Activists say woman’s death is an example of people with serious mental health problems being detained without adequate care

The Guardian - AU

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Focus on coping, not curing: how to help an anxious child

Growing up in the age of anxiety is challenging for children and parents alike but there are plenty of ways to help young people to face their fears

Daily Mirror

1,000 patients died needlessly due to failings at UK's worst NHS Trust, claim campaigners

Shocking failings laid bare by the Sunday Mirror reveal catastrophic and systematic shortcomings in the care of mental health patients at the Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Daily Record

Lanarkshire student dedicates fashion project to her brother who lost his life to suicide

Murray Aitken lost his battle in 2018, but his memory lives on through his family

Tribune News Service

Kaiser behavioral health care on the hot seat after California complaints

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In an unexpected move, the California Department of Mental Health Care informed Kaiser Permanente that it will be examining whether the company is providing adequate mental health care services to its 9.4 million California members.

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Daily Mirror

War hero shares anguish as he loses 13th comrade to suicide amid mental health crisis

Mental health campaigner Trevor Coult has shared his devastation at losing Pete Carson who served in the Royal Irish Regiment with Trevor in Afghanistan and was found dead in a suspected suicide

WEKU

A surge in Navy deserters could be a sign of a bigger problem for the military

Navy desertions more than doubled from 2019 to 2021. One expert says the increase could be an indicator of an underlying issue: service members stuck in a line of work they dislike.

Daily Mirror

'Joe Wicks' turbulent and unstable childhood will help start mental health conversation'

Joe Wicks' energy-packed PE lessons are a far cry from the subject of his upcoming documentary but his ability to rally a nation will start an important conversation.

Evening Standard

Grenfell Memorial Cup held to commemorate 72 victims of fire

Bafta-winning TV personality and rapper Big Zuu said Grenfell is ‘still in our hearts’

Manchester Evening News

Stepfather of Martyn Hett 'shocked' by lack of timely mental health support for those affected by terror attacks

Dr Stuart Murray is calling on people caught up in atrocities to receive prioritised treatment

The Independent UK

Manchester Arena attack: Bereaved stepfather shocked by mental health aftercare

Dr Stuart Murray, whose stepson Martyn Hett was killed in the bombing five years ago, recalled screaming in his car after struggling to access help.

Los Angeles Times

Sandy Banks: The Buffalo shooting brings back a lifelong question: Why do they hate us so much?

My reaction to news of the mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, was more than emotional; my heart raced and my stomach churned. My hands are shaking as I write this nearly a week later.

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