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Death Ended Teen's Zoo Career Dream After Climbing Enclosure, Mauled By Lion

A Brazilian teen's dream of working with animals ended in tragedy after he climbed into a zoo enclosure and was fatally mauled by a lioness, raising urgent questions about safety and mental health support.

International Business Times UK

National guard shooting suspect spent ‘weeks on end’ in isolation, emails show

Mental health of Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who is charged with murder, had reportedly been unravelling for years

The Guardian - US

Britney Spears' Cryptic Post Reveals Inner Turmoil Amid 'Devastating Spiral' Fears

Britney Spears shares an emotional, cryptic message on Instagram about 'suffering and darkness', sparking renewed concern for her mental health.

International Business Times UK

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5 storybooks to help children navigate anxiety, plus resources for parents

What if a storybook could help parents manage their child’s anxiety?

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Gruesome Lion Attack Kills 19-Year-Old With Mental Health Issues After Climbing Zoo Enclosure in Brazil

A tragedy happened in Brazil after a lioness attacked a 19-year-old man. The victim was mauled to death after climbing the wall and entering the zoo pen.

International Business Times UK

Gay ‘conversion therapy’ should be consigned to history. In the US, it could make a comeback

Bans on the dangerous practice, condemned by national mental health organizations, could soon be struck down

The Guardian - US

Trump doubles down after mental health slur against Tim Walz: ‘There’s something wrong with him’

Trump’s use of the mental health slur cost him the support of at least one Republican senator, whom he had wanted to help redraw congressional district lines

The Independent UK

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Mental health warning issued for weight-loss drugs

The Australian medicines regulator has issued a mental health safety warning for a drug widely used for weight loss.

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Australia’s drug regulator issues mental health warning for weight-loss drugs including Ozempic

TGA issues a separate warning for Mounjaro about risk of reduced effectiveness of contraception

The Guardian - AU

Woman told to endure heavy periods diagnosed with painful Endometriosis

A London woman has recounted the harrowing reality of her decade-long battle with endometriosis, describing how she passed blood clots "the size of a golf ball" and developed a phobia of blood due to the severity of her symptoms.

The Independent UK

DC Shooting Suspect Rahmanulla Lakanwa Is 'Not Functional', Experiencing Manic Episodes Since 2023

DC shooting suspect Rahmanulla Lakanwa, in severe 'manic episodes' since 2023, is deemed 'not functional' by his defence, raising serious concerns over the asylum process.

International Business Times UK

What Women Actually Want in a Partner in 2025 (It’s Not What You Think)

The idea of the “perfect partner” has changed dramatically over the past decade. Gone are the days when grand gestures or financial status alone defined desirability. In 2025, women are looking for deeper qualities that foster trust, emotional connection, and long-term compatibility. These shifts reflect cultural changes, evolving gender roles,…

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ChatGPT-5 offers dangerous advice to mentally ill people, psychologists warn

Research finds OpenAI’s free chatbot fails to identify risky behaviour or challenge delusional beliefs

The Guardian - UK

Youth workers are spreading health messages on social media: how to support what they do in South Africa

Mental health messaging on platforms like TikTok and WhatsApp is becoming common in the digital age. Globally, digital media technologies have become integral to how young people get and use health and well-being information.

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Evening Standard

Pensioner with dementia in debt 'mess' convicted over unpaid TV Licence bill in fast-track prosecution

Ailing pensioners, people with mental health struggles, grieving families and children have all been caught up in the Single Justice Procedure scandal

The Independent UK

Why won’t men go to therapy?

LET’S UNPACK THAT: Despite evidence of a mental health crisis among men, there’s still a stigma attached to seeking help. Lydia Spencer-Elliott investigates why so many men will do anything but talk about their feelings – and the harm it is doing them

The Conversation

Drug use is changing in England – with more adults showing signs of dependence

Drug use appears to be changing in England – both in the types of drugs people take and their potency, according to our latest survey of adult mental health and wellbeing.

The Independent UK

Walz hits back at Trump with four-word taunt after president’s mental health slur

The president took shots at Minnesota governor Tim Walz - among others - in a Thanksgiving diatribe

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8 Signs Your Child Is Struggling but Pretending to Be Fine

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The creator of an AI therapy app shut it down after deciding it’s too dangerous. Here's why he thinks AI chatbots aren’t safe for mental health

Joe Braidwood started Yara AI to democratize access to mental health services. But he grew increasingly concerned about AI technology's suitability for vulnerable people coping with issues more serious than everyday stress or sleep troubles.

The Independent UK

Post Malone pays tribute to NFL star during Thanksgiving show

If you or someone you know needs mental health assistance right now, call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org to access online chat from the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. This is a free, confidential crisis hotline that is available to everyone 24 hours a day, seven days a week.…

International Business Times UK

Body Cam Reveals Decarlos Brown Mental Health Plea Before Ukrainian Refugee Murder on Charlotte Train

Newly released footage shows Decarlos Brown's January crisis before stabbing Iryna Zarutska. Trump demands death penalty amid schizophrenia revelations and Iryna's Law.

The Conversation

For many people with acute mental illness, ‘hospital in the home’ means living well in the community

A regional New South Wales public hospital will soon close its mental health inpatient facility, in favour of a home-based service.

The Independent UK

‘My daughter, 12, took her own life after NHS failed to spot brain condition’

The mother of Mia Lucas says she will never forgive NHS staff after an inquest found that inadequate testing had ‘possibly contributed’ to her death

Evening Standard

I will never forgive medics after daughter took her own life, says mother

Mia Lucas, 12, was found unresponsive in her room at the Becton Centre, which is part of Sheffield Children’s Hospital, in January 2024.

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