Glasgow children's mental health support to get more funding Organisations can apply for a share of £500,000 Glasgow Live · Aug 10, 2022
Ryan McMullan cancels latest tour but upcoming gigs in Belfast and Derry will go ahead "I'm heartbroken to have to do this, especially with the release of my debut album, but the truth is I've been struggling a lot lately with my mental health" Belfast Live · Aug 10, 2022
Louise vows to save others heartbreak after fiance died despite begging for help Darren's daughter now goes out in the evenings to speak to the star named in her dad's memory Wales Online · Aug 10, 2022
Tributes paid to East Kilbride best friends who died within days of each other Friends and family of Scott Carrigan and Ross McPherson have been left devastated after the two friends from East Kilbride passed away within days of each other. Glasgow Live · Aug 10, 2022
Female GPs say 'inadequate' Medicare rebates, pressure to bulk bill patients adds to emotional burn out These GPs reveal how financial and emotional exhaustion is fuelling a gender pay gap and making it harder for patients to access mental health care. ABC News · Aug 9, 2022
Furlough had a protective effect on mental health – but it wasn't as good as working In March 2020, a few days before lockdown was introduced, the UK government launched the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, widely referred to as “furlough”. This scheme provided employees who were unable to work due to the pandemic with 80% of their pay (capped at £2,500 per month). The Conversation · Aug 9, 2022
5 ways students can foster positive mental health at university For many students, heading off to university means moving away from home and to a new place, facing the prospect of making new friends or adjusting to larger class sizes. For some it will also mean readapting to in-person learning. The Conversation · Aug 9, 2022
England's first mental health 'distress intervention' team to launch in the North East An NHS trust and local charity have joined forces to pilot a new approach to tackling mental ill health. Chronicle Live · Aug 9, 2022
Alexandria mum whose son took own life hits out at rise in suicide deaths Lizzi Stuart has made a renewed plea for local support services as West Dunbartonshire recorded its highest number of suicide deaths in a decade. Daily Record · Aug 9, 2022
Former Nottingham cafe owner who was close to suicide and bankruptcy claws his way back to launch successful new business He urges anyone with depression to tell someone how they're feeling Nottingham Post · Aug 9, 2022
Tributes pour in for young Lanarkshire pals who tragically died within days of each other Scott Carrigan and Ross McPherson sadly passed away last week, with the town left mourning their sudden passing. Daily Record · Aug 9, 2022
Former Royal Marine completes marathon while pulling pick-up truck in extreme challenge in Tynemouth John Di Benedetto hoped his challenge would inspire others as well as raising charity funds and awareness of mental health Chronicle Live · Aug 9, 2022
Editorial: Have we reached the end of the doomscroll? Digital platforms are having a bad year. That might be good news for America’s mental health. Tribune News Service · Aug 9, 2022
Marvin Sordell opens up on retiring at 28 and football's big mental health challenges The former footballer walked out on the game in 2019 despite being in the midst of a playing career that saw him play in the Premier League, for England under-21s and at the 2012 London Olympics Daily Mirror · Aug 9, 2022
Daily Record · Aug 9, 2022 Mental health patients left waiting more than 1,000 days for psychological therapies in Scotland Three health boards - Fife, Tayside and Shetland - have all recorded examples of patients left waiting more than 32 months to receive psychological therapies.
Salon · Aug 8, 2022 Conflicting attitudes about Anne Heche The actor with a history of mental health struggles allegedly caused a fiery crash, possibly while intoxicated
Belfast Live · Aug 8, 2022 Derry artist tells of inspiration behind new mural "Young people need our support, especially with the number of mental health issues that are cropping up."
Daily Mirror · Aug 8, 2022 Paddy Pimblett broke down in tears backstage after emotional UFC victory Pimblett recently made an emotional tribute to his late friend Ricky after his recent victory at UFC London against Jordan Leavitt, who tragically took his own life just days before his win
Manchester Evening News · Aug 8, 2022 ITV Corrie legend Audrey Roberts in devastating suicide attempt storyline Coronation Street is to highlight the issues of mental health and the impact of loneliness in older people
The Conversation · Aug 8, 2022 Mental distress is much worse for people with disabilities, and many health professionals don't know how to help It’s no secret COVID is having a drastic impact on people’s wellbeing, and has worsened an already a rising trend in mental health problems. The Australian Institute for Health and Welfare’s latest figures indicate some of our most vulnerable are struggling even more than most.
The Times of India · Aug 8, 2022 '10-15 cases a month from armed forces', says SSKM's Institute of Psychiatry Kolkata KOLKATA: According to the statistics available at SSKM's Institute of Psychiatry - Centre of Excellence (IOP), the institute receives at least 10-15 referred mental health cases from the armed forces a month.
Tribune News Service · Aug 7, 2022 Minnesota deputies fatally shoot armed man in mental health crisis MINNEAPOLIS — An armed man in a mental health crisis who was threatening to harm himself and his family was fatally shot by two Wright County deputies on Sunday morning, according to authorities.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 7, 2022 Trauma, stress felt by first responders is huge mental health risk Haymarket Center will inaugurate the first in a series of three-day retreats to support law enforcement professionals who have experienced critical incident-related trauma.
Newcastle Herald · Aug 7, 2022 'She was so loved, if only she knew how much' When she hears a song that her daughter liked, the tears return.
AAP · Aug 7, 2022 Widow's wallet target of veterans' agency An army wife has outlined her experience dealing with the Department of Veterans' Affairs after the suicide death of her husband.