The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

California prison psychiatrists demand pay raise, rip state spending on contractors

The union that represents California state psychiatrists called on Gov. Gavin Newsom to boost their pay Monday, saying a shortage of prison psychiatrists is harming inmates’ mental health care and endangering employees who work in the institutions.

Tribune News Service · Jun 7, 2022

Suicide-related ambulance calls rose by more than 50% during Covid, Australian study finds

Interruption to mental health services and psychological distress due to pandemic may be behind rise

The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2022

Iain Lee hits out at 'bully' Rebekah Vardy as WAG promotes mental health awareness

Broadcaster Iain Lee has claimed Rebekah Vardy made him 'f**king miserable and isolated' on I'm A Celebrity and that she is a 'bully' after he was asked to do an interview about her promoting mental health

Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2022

The mental health and dementia hospital where staff 'didn't know patients' names' and 'told them to sit down whenever they tried to get up'

Investigators found that patients were 'contained' and 'restrained' from moving freely by 'untrained staff'

Manchester Evening News · Jun 7, 2022

Jordan Miller murder trial: jury to decide cause of killer's psychosis

There is no dispute it was Jordan Brodie Miller, now 21, who killed his girlfriend Emerald Wardle at a home in Galway Crescent in the early hours of June 20, 2020.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 7, 2022

Qld mental health funding lowest in nation

A Queensland inquiry has called on the state government to boost funding for mental health, alcohol and drug services, as well as social housing.

AAP · Jun 6, 2022

What's taking the biggest toll on our mental health? Disconnection, financial stress and long waits for care

The new Labor government arrives at a time of mounting mental health strain: Australians have endured COVID, extreme weather events and financial stress from increased living costs.

The Conversation · Jun 6, 2022

Queensland parliamentary inquiry highlights dramatic rise in ambulance call-outs for mental health emergencies

Harrowing evidence — from health services, advocates and people with lived experience of mental health issues — is heard by a parliamentary committee tasked with scrutinising Queensland's mental health system.

ABC News · Jun 6, 2022

NIMHANS to organise art workshop for persons with disabilities

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The Hindu · Jun 6, 2022

Belfast residents disgusted after more than 30 rats found in alleyway in a month

One local resident told Belfast Live the issue is affecting her mental health

Belfast Live · Jun 6, 2022