The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

Peter Andre bravely reveals he's taken medication so could 'talk openly in therapy'

Singer and entertainer Peter Andre has spoken about his struggles with mental health, and shared what has helped him in the past, also urging fans to reach out if they're going through a rough patch

Daily Mirror · May 18, 2022

Police Scotland call outs mostly from vulnerable people at 'last resort'

Scotland's police force receives 3.2 million call outs each year but fewer than 20 per cent lead to a crime being recorded.

Daily Record · May 18, 2022

TikTok hacks to tackle burnout - including putting salt in your mouth

Feeling overworked? Tackling burnout is an important step in managing your mental health. Here are three TikTok tricks to keep stress at bay and prevent yourself from burning out

Daily Mirror · May 18, 2022

Outlander's Sam Heughan will be motorbiking across Edinburgh this weekend to raise cash for charity

Sam will raise cash for men's mental health and prostate cancer research when he takes part in the Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride across the streets of Edinburgh this Sunday.

Daily Record · May 18, 2022

The Scottish playwright reassessing the Bard and mental health

HOW would you diagnose Shakespeare’s characters today? Is Ophelia being “divided from herself and her fair judgement” really PTSD from her…

The National (Scotland) · May 18, 2022

Updated: Newcastle headspace fears funding shortfall despite 'unprecedented' demand

The youth mental health service says there has been "unprecedented" demand for its support in the past two years.

Newcastle Herald · May 18, 2022

As US reaches one million COVID deaths, how are Americans coping?

The torrent of coronavirus deaths, along with prolonged social isolation and financial hardship, have traumatised many.

Al Jazeera · May 17, 2022

A lot of Canberra's public health staff say they are leaving - and soon

Mental health nurses and midwives have had the highest number of resignations in nursing.

The Canberra Times · May 17, 2022

More federal funding for law enforcement officers’ mental health is a must

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, a majority of police officers face a risk of alcohol abuse, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder, and one in four have considered suicide.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 17, 2022

Mental Health Awareness Week: Let's tackle the stigma and encourage people to open up

Angela McCrimmon, who volunteers as an ambassador for mental health charity, SeeMe is speaking out to help others

Daily Record · May 17, 2022