The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

Partygate scandal will not be focus of new wider Covid inquiry

The independent hearing will now examine the impact of the pandemic on mental health, and on children and young people

Wales Online · May 13, 2022

Vic alcohol sales rose during lockdowns

A Victorian pandemic oversight committee has heard from more organisations about the mental health toll of COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions.

AAP · May 13, 2022

William's foster parents face 2023 hearing

William Tyrrell's foster parents will face a January hearing over an alleged assault of another child with the mother's mental health application set for June.

AAP · May 13, 2022

Ashley Judd talks about mental health after mother's death

Ashley Judd encouraged people to seek help for their mental health after the loss of her mother, country star Naomi Judd

The Independent UK · May 12, 2022

West Lothian mental health charity receives prestigious award nomination

The charity offers free counselling for 11-24 year-olds in West Lothian.

Daily Record · May 12, 2022

‘Urgent plan and funding needed for young people’s mental health’

The number of children and young people waiting for urgent treatment for eating disorders has hit a record high, new data shows.

The Independent UK · May 12, 2022

'Bubbly' mum died of multiple stab wounds

The 21-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder has now been detained under the Mental Health Act

Liverpool Echo · May 12, 2022

Children’s lives put at risk due to waits for eating disorder care, say experts

Data has shown that the number of children and young people waiting for urgent treatment for eating disorders has hit a record high.

The Independent UK · May 12, 2022

How reform to the Mental Health Act should balance people's treatment with increased autonomy

Across the world, compulsory powers are used to detain and treat people deemed to have mental health problems. In the UK, most people experiencing such problems receive treatment voluntarily, in the community. However, at times of acute mental health crisis, some may be compulsorily detained in the interests of their…

The Conversation · May 12, 2022

Covid inquiry widened but still won't include Partygate saga

The inquiry into the Government's handling of Covid will examine the impact of the pandemic on mental health and children - but not rule-breaking parties at Downing Street

Daily Mirror · May 12, 2022