The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

‘Debunked’ psychological diagnoses of Amber Heard must be discounted, prominent psychologist warns

The two disorders are ‘highly contested controversial psychiatric labels’, psychologist says

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022

Man says drinking your own urine is the secret to health and 'eternal youth'

Harry Matadeen, 34, has been drinking his own urine since 2016 and said that since then he's healed from his mental health struggles, including social anxiety issues

Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2022

I have Borderline Personality Disorder – it shouldn’t be weaponised against Amber Heard (OLD)

Johnny Depp’s legal team has claimed Amber Heard has two personality disorders, but Mina Hadi argues that this is a concerning approach to mental health

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022

Will Young's twin brother's tragic death after alcohol abuse subject of new documentary

Rupert Young took his own life almost two years ago amid mental health issues and alcohol addiction, with his tragic story set to be shared by his twin Will Young in a Channel 4 documentary

Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2022

NI mum helping other struggling women after seeking help for her own mental health

"You can't be the best mum to your children if you are not looking after yourself"

Belfast Live · Apr 28, 2022

Police probe 61-year-old woman’s death by assisted suicide in Canada after daughters raise alarm

Daughters say they want to raise awareness of ‘gaps’ in Canada’s euthanasia laws

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022

Midlothian GP warns 'burnt out' doctors could put patients' lives 'at risk'

Dr Amy Small, a locum GP in Midlothian, has warned that the pressure and demand for doctors in the area could have a life-threatening impact on the local community.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 28, 2022

EastEnders' Stacey Slater battles to save Jean from drowning horror tonight

EastEnders' next episode will see difficult scenes on the BBC soap, as Jean Slater's mental health crisis reaches dangerous levels

Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2022

Scots GP warns patients' lives at risk as overworked doctors are ‘burning out’

Dr Amy Small reveals a growing number of GPs' mental health affected as shortage of doctors is leading to burnout

Daily Record · Apr 28, 2022

Police did not adequately monitor breathing when restraining young woman: WA Coroner

A WA Coroner finds police failed to adequately monitor the breathing of a young mother as she was pinned on the ground for an unnecessary length of time, drawing parallels to the death of US man George Floyd. Warning: This story contains images and names of Indigenous people who have…

ABC News · Apr 28, 2022