The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

Police minister points to ‘issues’ with similar system in WA but shadow attorney general claims the LNP ‘buckled to the gun lobby’

Eugenio Chacarra revealed in a post on social media that he's pulled out of next week's Magical Kenya Open on the DP World Tour to prioritize his mental health

A state government has come under fire for rejecting a key Wieambilla inquest finding and for reforms that "fortified the weakest gun laws in Australia".

Republican lawmakers in North Carolina have pressed Charlotte-area leaders about crime-fighting efforts after recent light-rail stabbings

Questions like “will getting a pet benefit our child’s mental health?” are increasingly common and pertinent. In Spain, for instance, more than half of all households now have one or more pets.

Experts say the term ‘addiction’ is be overused and, for social media use, could be difficult to prove

This unofficial diagnosis describes the anxiety-driven, compulsive obsession with living as long as possible. While it might seem healthy to monitor your diet, exercise and biomarkers, it can come at a huge emotional cost

It started with short videos flooding social media. Dogs sitting calmly in baby strollers. Cats wearing coordinated outfits at cafes. Pets being served special meals on ceramic plates while their humans sip coffee nearby. For some viewers, it felt adorable and heartwarming. For others, it felt uncomfortable and unnecessary. What…

Losing a pet can hit a lot harder than people expect, and a new UK study suggests that the grief that follows can be just as intense, and just as long‑lasting, as grief over a family member or close friend. Of course, we all know pets are part of the…