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Young women are falling out of the workplace faster than men – are they prioritising their mental health over a career?

IN FOCUS: The number of young female ‘Neets’ – not in education, employment, or training – has reached its highest level in almost a decade. From the women who are intentionally ‘decentering’ work, to those who are finding it impossible to find a job that works for them, Katie Rosseinsky…

The Independent UK

Violence is a normal part of life for many young children: study traces the mental health impacts

Children in many countries are growing up surrounded by violence. It may happen at home, in their neighbourhoods, or both. Some children are directly harmed, while others witness violence between caregivers or in their communities. Either way, the impact can be profound.

The Conversation

‘He went to hospital as a physically healthy young man but never came home. Now we want answers’

A crisis-hit mental health trust faces questions over multiple deaths as doctors raise the alarm about an alleged culture of fear, which they say is putting patients at risk

The Independent UK

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Sectioned children face more trauma in the institutions supposed to protect them

Letter: A parent replies to an article by Kate Szymankiewicz about her 14-year-old daughter Ruth, who died after being detained under the Mental Health Act

The Guardian - UK

Woman with autism and social anxiety refuses to leave the sofa. Her parents’ response? They didn’t move her for 12 years

She literally rotted into the couch while her parents did nothing.

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Jules Von Hep and Dr Brendan J Dunlop on body image and beauty standards for modern men

Jules Von Hep spent 20 years as a celebrity spray tanner, working with Hollywood actors and Victoria's Secret models and observed that every single person, no matter how "perfect" they seemed, would apologise for their body. Joined by expert Consultant Clinical Psychologist Dr Brendan J Dunlop on the Well Enough…

The Independent UK

Jules Von Hep says ‘after years of seeing naked bodies’ he’s learned to nourish not punish his own

Men frequently struggle with body image issues and according to experts, do so overwhelmingly in early adulthood. A 2021 BBC report indicates that 48 per cent of men aged 16-40 reported poor body image affecting their mental health.

The Independent UK

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SNAP benefits have been cut and disrupted – causing more kids to go without enough healthy food and harming child development

About 4 in 10 of the more than 42 million Americans who get Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are children under 18. This food aid helps their families buy groceries and boosts their health in many ways – both during childhood and once they’re adults.

The Conversation

Lady Gaga's Bout With Mental Health Crisis: How Did Lithium Use Lead to Her Psychotic Break?

Singer-actress Lady Gaga shares her journey with mental health issues and lithium use in an interview.

International Business Times UK

The AI Paradox: Dr. Rachel Wood on Protecting Human Connection While Advancing Transformative Technology

Dr. Wood has observed that when people use AI companions, sometimes for extended emotional support, those interactions can reshape the skills required for human connection.

International Business Times

The NDIS shifts almost $27m a year in mental health costs alone, our new study suggests

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was set up in 2013 to help Australians with disability live more independently, and participate more in work and community life.

The Conversation

The magic touch: how healthy are massages actually?

While they can be seen as a luxury, massages are often part of healthcare – here’s how they affect physical and mental health

The Guardian - US

Middle school teacher accused of sexual relationship with student admits she stalked him, police say

The teacher admitted to driving by the student’s home in order to ‘catch a glimpse’ of them and that she began the relationship after the student confided in her about their mental health, according to an affidavit

The Independent UK

Social media’s beauty filters may look harmless – but they’re quietly affecting Black youths’ mental health

For Black adolescents, a recent study found negative experiences around race in online spaces outweighed the good

The Guardian - US

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60 Memes That Pretty Much Read The Minds Of Young Adults All Around (New Pics)

We all have colorful, vivid memories of what college was like. It could be through the unhealthiest late-night dorm room snacks or the parties that gave us a peek at what adulthood could be like. These memes perfectly express what those times were like, making them relatable to the young…

The Conversation

From post-partum depression to relationship woes: The importance of mental health after giving birth

“Post-partum depression” has been discussed as an identifiable, measurable, treatable disorder for 50 years now. Thresholds, scales, prevalence rates: everything seems clear, even reassuring.

International Business Times UK

Michael Duarte, The Food Influencer Shot By Cops — Inside His Mental Health Crisis Before The Incident

Explore the heartbreaking story of food influencer Michael Duarte's police shooting death on 8 November 2025, delving into his mental health struggles, family grief, and lasting barbecue legacy

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Rue Valley review

Narrative time loop RPG Rue Valley fails to do anything with its potent metaphor for depression.

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Ubisoft continues its partnership with mental health charity Safe In Our World with new Good Game Playbooks to promote positive online play and protect from disruptive behaviour

Ubisoft has announced new editions of its Good Game Playbooks to promote positive play in young gamers.

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60 Memes That Pretty Much Read The Minds Of Young Adults All Around (New Pics)

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Florence Pugh recalls 'six months' of depression after 'abusing herself' on Midsommar

Florence Pugh has recalled the impact of her approach to Midsommar on her mental health.

The Independent UK

NHS trust fined after woman takes life in mental health unit

Alice Figueiredo’s mother has criticised staff for ‘indifference, ignorance, even at times cruelty’

The Independent UK

Mentally ill people are stuck in jail because they can't get treatment. Here's what's to know

Fernando Clark spent the last 10 months of his life in an Alabama jail cell, waiting for court-ordered psychiatric treatment

The Independent UK

Israel’s longest war is leaving a trail of traumatized soldiers, with suicides also on the rise

Israel’s longest war is leaving a trail of traumatized soldiers in its wake

The Independent UK

Alabama promised to improve psychiatric care for men charged with crimes. They still wait years

Fernando Clark died in the Montgomery County Jail while waiting for psychiatric treatment

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