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Restricting Speech By Purportedly Protecting Children

Around the world, governments are censoring speech with the stated goal of shielding youth from online harms.

Reason

What Mobile Phones Do to Your Child’s Brain, Experts Warn

In homes across the world, mobile phones have quietly become part of childhood, often used to calm, entertain, or even educate children, but what seems like a harmless habit is now raising serious concerns among researchers and paediatric experts. Studies increasingly show that excessive screen exposure is not just changing…

MyLifeXP

An Australian climber is taking two months to scale Mount Everest. It could still be a speed record

INTERVIEW: Oliver Foran’s 60-day sea-to-summit bid is driven by personal loss and a mission to help others seek the mental health help that he wishes he received at the age of 16. He speaks to Maroosha Muzaffar

The Independent UK

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'We Couldn't Find Him': NHS Discharges Nottingham Killer Valdo Calocane After They Failed To Find Him For Treatment

An inquiry reveals NHS mental health services discharged Valdo Calocane before his fatal attacks due to non-engagement, highlighting gaps in managing complex cases

International Business Times UK

Triple killer was discharged from mental health services ‘because NHS trust could not find him’

Inquiry hears Valdo Calocane’s last engagement with EIP team had been by phone, when he lied about being abroad

The Independent UK

The Nottingham Inquiry Finds NHS Discharged Schizophrenic Man from Psych Ward Months Before He Killed 3 People

A Nottingham inquiry into the Nottingham killings on 13 June 2023, reveals systemic failures in mental health services, highlighting missed warning signs and communication gaps that contributed to the deaths of three individuals.

International Business Times UK

From the Pocket: uncomfortable questions have rightly been asked of Carlton – their response doesn’t cut it

There are valid roadblocks to getting full answers on why Elijah Hollands was allowed to play, but a modicum of contrition is not too much to ask

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Need to see a psychologist? How to find one that’s right for you

After weeks (or months) of putting it off, you book a longer appointment with your GP to talk about your mental health. You explain that you’ve been feeling low, anxious and overwhelmed. They suggest seeing a psychologist.

The Conversation

An apple a day keeps the childhood tantrums away, study finds

Children's diets may influence their mental health, with fruit and vegetables linked to better behaviour, according to a new study.

Euronews

Football club fined for not doing enough to remove player from field during mental health issue

Australian rules football club Carlton has been fined 75,000 Australian dollars ($54,000) for its lapse handling of a player’s on-field mental health episode

The Independent UK

Online Abuse Is Rising: 27% of Women Report Harassment, and Deepfakes Are Making It Worse

The internet has made communication faster, broader, and more accessible, but it has also opened the door to a troubling rise in online abuse. Recent data shows that 27% of women report experiencing some form of harassment online, ranging from threatening messages to targeted intimidation campaigns. What’s even more alarming…

Budget and the Bees

Coffee Rewires Your Gut and Brain—Decaf Improves Memory, Caffeine Cuts Anxiety

Coffee has long been a morning ritual, but new research suggests it does far more than wake you up—it may actively reshape your gut and brain. Scientists are increasingly exploring how compounds in coffee influence the gut microbiome, which in turn affects mood, memory, and mental clarity. Interestingly, both caffeinated…

Budget and the Bees

RFK Jr wants to fix mental health crisis by pushing Americans to quit antidepressants

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The Independent UK

US to take steps to curb antidepressant prescribing, RFK Jr says

Plan promotes ‘deprescribing’ as psychiatrists warn crisis stems from lack of access to care, not overuse

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RFK Jr targets Zoloft and Prozac in latest MAHA push to kick America’s drug habit

‘Today, we take clear and decisive action to confront our nation’s mental health crisis,’ Kennedy said

Sports Illustrated

The Night Banana Ball Stood Still: Jackson Olson's Battle With Panic Attacks

Olson missed time last year while secretly dealing with sudden mental health issues. His journey back to the field culminated with a childhood dream come true.

The Independent UK

Small, manageable habits to boost mood and improve mental wellbeing

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The Guardian - AU

Carlton fined $75,000 for mishandling of Elijah Hollands’ mental health episode

Review finds Blues player should have been removed from game, as AFL require all clubs employ full-time psychologist

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Carlton receive heavy fine over Hollands mishandling

The AFL has fined Carlton $75,000 for their handling of Elijah Hollands' mental health episode in a recent game against Collingwood.

The Conversation

How to talk to your kids about separating and managing the change

If you’ve decided to separate from your partner, and you have kids together, it’s normal to worry about the potential impact on them.

International Business Times UK

Prince Harry Allegedly 'More Unhappy Than Ever' Amid Claims Meghan Is 'Desperate To Leave'

Prince Harry is reportedly 'more unhappy than he's ever been' in California, amid claims Meghan Markle both wants a vow renewal and secretly wants out, though only Harry's own candid comments on his mental health are firmly grounded in fact.

The Conversation

How a sense of awe can be good for your mental health

Words escape you. Your skin tingles. You are overwhelmed by how small and insignificant you really are, bursting with a feeling that is hard to define. This is awe.

Bored Panda

The Tragic Downfall Of A ‘Star Wars’ Child Actor Who Was Moved From Jail To A Psychiatric Facility

Here's what Star Wars fame Jake Lloyd is up to now after legal troubles and mental health struggles.

The Conversation

Denmark’s ‘hands-off’ approach to parenting could offer a blueprint for raising more resilient, self-reliant kids

Much has been written about Denmark’s consistently high scores in global happiness rankings, so it might not come as a surprise that Denmark is also rated the best place to raise children, according to U.S. News and World Report. The small Scandinavian nation also scores near the top for child…

Evening Standard

Some people with diagnosis for mental illness do not need benefits – Findlay

The Scottish Conservative leader said that Scotland’s benefit system is currently ‘wide open to abuse’.

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