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Mental health in England really is getting worse – our survey found one in five adults are struggling

The proportion of people in England with poor mental health has risen sharply over the past 30 years, according to England’s most robust national mental health survey. While in 1993 15% of 16- to 64-year-olds surveyed were found to have an anxiety disorder or depression, this reached 23% in 2024.

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How Simone Biles and Kevin Love Are Changing the Conversation on Mental Health in US Sports

Discover how Simone Biles and Kevin Love are transforming mental health awareness in US sports. Their courageous stories highlight the importance of prioritising wellbeing and breaking down stigma for athletes everywhere.

International Business Times UK

‘I was constantly scared of what she was going to do’: the troubled life and shocking death of Immy Nunn

Two years after Immy killed herself, her mother Louise is still trying to understand how she found her way to a pro-suicide forum – and a man accused of supplying more than 1,000 packages of poison

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Gum disease, decay, missing teeth: why people with mental illness have poorer oral health

People with poor mental health face many challenges. One that’s perhaps lesser known is that they’re more likely than the overall population to have poor oral health.

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Distressed by all the bad news? Here’s how to stay informed but still look after yourself

If you’re feeling like the news is particularly bad at the moment, you’re not alone.

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Kylie Page's Death Highlights 'Unspeakable' Crisis: Young Female Porn Stars Face Skyrocketing Depression Rates

Kylie Page's sudden death at 28 renews focus on mental health struggles in the adult film industry, where depression rates are higher than in the general population.

International Business Times UK

No, That Viral Study Doesn't Show You Can Improve Your Mental Health by Deactivating Instagram

While a viral post called the results “shocking,” the study itself found little evidence that social media use harms mental health.

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'Beauty and the Geek' Star Found in 'Catatonic' State After Allegedly Dismembering Her Partner As Cops Search For Missing Head

Tamika Chesser, who appeared on the Australian edition of the reality show, is currently in police custody at a mental health facility following her arrest.

Latin Times

Fragile Minds by Bella Jackson review – a furious assault on NHS psychiatry

Mental health services are under undeniable strain, but this account by a former nurse fails to ring true

The Guardian - UK

Unsafe and unethical: bed shortages mean dementia patients with psychiatric symptoms are admitted to medical wards

New Zealand’s mental health crisis is well documented in the government’s 2018 inquiry, He Ara Oranga, which shows one in five people experience mental illness or significant mental distress.

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NHS will use AI in warning system to catch potential safety scandals early

Patient safety measure is part of 10-year plan to tackle poor standards in mental health and maternity services

The Guardian - UK

10 Topics That Are Causing Family Estrangement in 2025

Family estrangement is a growing concern in 2025, touching more households than ever before. The reasons families drift apart are complex, but understanding the main causes can help you navigate your own relationships with more empathy and awareness. It is crucial to know what’s driving these rifts, whether you’re experiencing…

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Kat Sadler on tackling mental illness in Such Brave Girls: ‘I don’t care if it makes people uncomfortable’

RISING STARS: The self-deprecating writer and star of BBC Three’s darkest comedy talks to Isobel Lewis about how the single-parent family at the centre of her Bafta-winning show is inspired by life with her own sister and mum – and why she wanted to show serious mental health issues on…

The Independent UK

This walking trend helped me to deal with a period of poor mental health, and now I’m doing it regularly

I tried this mindful walking trend when I couldn’t stop panicking

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Multiple crises lead to spike in mental health issues

Cases of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts spike drastically when people are grappling with multiple crises, new data shows.

The Independent UK

Netflix star killed in Hamptons hit-and-run went from ‘Million Dollar Beach House’ to ‘homeless by choice’

Sara Burack, a former Hamptons realtor as seen on Netflix’s Million Dollar Beach House, faced mental health struggles and was “homeless by choice” when she was killed in a hit-and-run, her ex-boyfriend claims.

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7 Psychological Games People Play to Keep You Emotionally Hooked

Emotional manipulation is more common than most people realize. Sometimes, it’s subtle. Other times, it’s obvious. Either way, these psychological games can leave you feeling confused, anxious, or even trapped. Understanding these tactics is crucial because it helps you protect your mental health and establish more effective boundaries. If you’ve…

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‘Just Trying To Survive’: Inside Australia’s Youth Homelessness Crisis

Nearly 40 per cent of Australia’s homeless population is under the age of 24, as advocates call for immediate attention to this crisis.

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The Independent UK

Rural schools feel the pinch from Trump administration's cuts to mental health grants

School districts around the country are cutting back plans to expand their staffing of mental health specialists because of Trump administration cuts to federal grants

The Guardian - AU

Breaking good: the yakuza gangster who became a lawyer

A mental health crisis on a busy Tokyo street set one-time dealer and debt collector Yoshitomo Morohashi on a path to redemption, and life as a lawyer

Evening Standard

Government announces plans to put ‘digital front doors’ on mental health care

It comes as the Department of Health and Social Care confirmed 85 new mental health emergency departments will be built across England.

International Business Times UK

Nearly 370,000 British Pensioners Set to Lose Disability Benefits Under New DWP Eligibility Rules

Close to 370,000 British pensioners are facing challenging times due to eligibility rules imposed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

The Guardian - UK

One in four young people in England have mental health condition, NHS survey finds

Rates are higher in young women as in young men and mental ill health up across age groups, study shows

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The Mental Health Damage Caused by Being in a “Situationship”

If you’ve ever dated within the last 20 years or so, you might have found yourself in a “situationship” at some point. It’s this weird status where you are more than friends, but not in a committed relationship. There is no clarity where you stand with each other, and it…

Evening Standard

OPINION - Keir Starmer's welfare vote nightmare hides a bigger problem: Britain just can't go on like this

One of the perils of being a PM is all the foreign junkets … the Nato meetings, the G7 get-togethers, the one-to-ones with Donald Trump. It’s part of the job of course, but it can present the incumbent with some awful dilemmas: which would you rather…attend a glamorous summit about…

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