The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

Study finds the best workout to improve mental health; but overindulgence might not be good

A research study on ways to combat depression has revealed that people who are engaged in team sports, cycling, aerobics or go to gym daily have a better mental health than those who do not.

The Times of India · May 1, 2022

How will we count the cost of having a baby during a pandemic?

For everyone who went through a birth in the early days of lockdown, the longer-term effects and anxieties will take years to process, says Eva Wiseman

The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2022

Alabama corrections officer and capital murder suspect missing after claiming to go to mental health exam

Assistant Director of Corrections Vicki White and suspected killer Casey Cole White vanished without a trace on Friday morning after leaving the local jail together

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2022

Mum took her own life after struggling with traumatic event that happened in London

Paula Halliday, 33, worked as an auxiliary nurse and after a number of "failings" from health services she took her own life as she struggled with a traumatic event where "something happened in London"

Daily Mirror · Apr 30, 2022

Young mum tragically took her own life after struggling with traumatic event when 'something happened in London'

Paula Halliday hadn't seen her two young girls since an incident in October 2021

Manchester Evening News · Apr 30, 2022

Tributes to young Scottish dad who took own life after mental health battle

Bradley Kitson was only 23 when he suddenly passed away earlier this month, leaving behind his six-year-old daughter.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 30, 2022

What I’ve learned from 10 years of therapy - and why it’s time to stop

Therapy was like finding a key for a door that had been locked my whole life. Here are the nine things it’s taught me

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2022

Study of 500,000 adults shows the exact amount of time you need to sleep every night

Those taking part in the study were asked about their sleeping patterns, mental health and wellbeing

Chronicle Live · Apr 30, 2022

Tributes to young Scots dad with 'biggest smile' who took own life after mental health battle

Bradley Kitson was only 23 when he suddenly passed away earlier this month, leaving behind his six-year-old daughter.

Daily Record · Apr 30, 2022

Study finds 'perfect' amount of sleep adults need - and it's less than you think

A study has looked into how much sleep we need, in middle to old age, to prevent mental health and cognitive function issues – and it’s less than you may think

Daily Mirror · Apr 29, 2022