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When mental health apps become worry engines: how digital ‘care’ can hijack our anxieties

It’s 2:47 am and your phone buzzes on the nightstand. The notification suddenly glows in the darkness: “You’re on a 7-day streak!”; “Don’t break your streak!”. You feel the need to open the app right away for an emergency breathing exercise. Half-awake, you fumble for the device, chest tightening. Another…

The Conversation

Samaritans volunteers could quit if branches are closed, say local directors

Charity’s board accused of failing to listen ahead of decision expected this weekend on ‘future-proofing’ plans

The Guardian - UK

‘The UK’s benefits system is set up to make you fail – it’s devastating’

More than half of all benefit claimants (51 per cent) say that claiming has damaged their mental health, research from welfare charity Turn2Us reveals

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Britain Is Now The 'Sick Man Of G7' As Anxiety Levels Among Brits Soar – Here Are The Alarming Numbers

Britain faces record disability claims for anxiety and depression, with nearly 650,000 on PIP and rising costs fueling concerns over the economy.

International Business Times UK

Women are at higher risk of two mental health problems in the weeks after childbirth, study finds

Poor mental health linked to pregnancy and childbirth can affect women’s health in the long term.

Euronews

After Deinstitutionalization, America's Mental Health System Struggles To Protect the Public

Decades after closing state psychiatric hospitals, the U.S. still struggles to “find a middle ground—an institutional arrangement that recognizes both the dignity of the mentally ill and the public’s right to be safe.”

Reason

Disability benefits uptake rise due to reduced 'stigma and judgment', minister says

AN increase in uptake of disability benefits for mental health conditions is due to “stigma” around doing so being reduced, Social Justice…

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Bridging the Gap Between Education and Healing: How MOA Reimagined Mental Health Support at the Traverse Academy

In a time where children face not just academic pressures but increasing mental health crises, architecture would rarely be the first thought in the conversation. But at MOA Architecture, it is more than just a structure. It is an intervention, backed by careful design.

Medical Daily

Charity praises bank for new debt collection approach and improved customer help

HSBC has been awarded an ‘advanced’ mental health accessible rating by the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute.

The Independent UK

Schools cannot shoulder burden of wider support for pupils alone, research warns

The National Foundation for Educational Research said pressure on school budgets means there is a risk of impact on children’s wellbeing and learning.

The Independent UK

Ambulance callouts to suicide and self-harm incidents up by fifth in a year

The Samaritans said the Government must set a standard of suicide prevention training and wellbeing support for all emergency workers.

The Independent UK

Young people are saving on rent by staying at home longer, but ‘you pay with your mental health’

In the face of Australia’s housing crisis and current cost-of-living pressures, young people today continue to miss out on housing opportunities earlier generations could largely grasp.

The Conversation

GOP calls for judge who released Iryna Zarutska’s alleged killer to be removed from the bench

Decarlos Brown Jr. – charged with murder of Ukrainian refugee – had been released from custody earlier this year

The Independent UK

Firing Squad, Electric Chair, and GPS Tags: The Shocking New Law After Iryna's Murder

North Carolina passes Iryna's Law after a fatal stabbing, tightening bail rules, mandating mental health checks and reviving firing squads and electric chairs.

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10 Photos of Instagram Influencer Zuza Beine: Teen Star Dies of Cancer at 14 After Sharing Brave Battle Online

Instagram influencer Zuza Beine has died aged 14 after a long cancer battle. Here are 10 photos that celebrate her inspiring life, legacy and courage

International Business Times UK

Rudi Johnson Cause of Death: Bengals Star's Tragic End at 45 Sparks CTE and Mental Health Fears

Former Bengals star Rudi Johnson dies at 45 in Florida. Reports cite suicide as cause of death, with family raising CTE and mental health concerns.

International Business Times

Bridging the Gap Between Education and Healing: How MOA Reimagined Mental Health Support at the Traverse Academy

International Business Times

MindWeal Is Redefining Child Psychiatry with Accurate Diagnosis, Provider Education, and National Expansion Strategy

At the heart of MindWeal's innovation is its focus on diagnostic accuracy. Dr. Bansal stresses that diagnosis is one of the most critical steps in psychiatry, particularly for children.

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Beyond Silos: The Global Push to Integrate Mental Health and Addiction Care

In 2022, the World Health Organization estimated that more than one in eight people worldwide live with a mental health disorder, while the UN reported over 296 million drug users globally.

The Guardian - UK

Alan Partridge is conduit to talk about ‘taboo’ subjects, says Steve Coogan

As TV character returns to BBC, Coogan says new series is a kind of ‘Trojan horse’ to air issues people feel anxious about bringing up

Reason

These 2 Terrible Tech Bills Are on Gavin Newsom's Desk

One limits children’s access to mental health services, the other mandates a black box warning, and both undermine users’ digital privacy.

Saving Advice

Medicare’s Mental Health Expansion Sounds Great—Until You See Who’s Still Left Out

In recent years, Medicare has expanded mental health benefits, promising seniors better access to care. The updates include coverage for telehealth therapy, a broader range...

The Conversation

Gestational diabetes linked to autism and ADHD in new study

A major new analysis is drawing fresh attention to the possible links between gestational diabetes and long-term brain health in both mothers and their children. The review, which combined data from 48 studies conducted over nearly 50 years, suggests that diabetes during pregnancy may have effects that extend well beyond…

Latin Times

Man Who Self-Deported to Escape ICE Detention Found Dead Days After Arriving in Mexico City

According to authorities, Pedro's body showed no signs of violence or trauma, ruling out intentional homicide. Authorities also told Noticias Telemundo that the cause of death remains under investigation.

Evening Standard

Rochdale grooming victim took her own life, inquest heard

Charlotte Tetley died after suffering ‘significant sexual abuse’.

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