The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

Review to look at role of mental health issues in UK youth unemployment

Former health secretary Alan Milburn’s review is exploring reasons for rising inactivity among young people

The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2025

A wearable for depression? Our honest review of the NHS-backed Flow Neuroscience Headset

Offering a proven, non-invasive and drug-free way to ease depression, the tDCS Headset and app from Flow Neuroscience has the power to both change lives and save them

Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2025

Aussies self-diagnosing mental health over the internet

Australia's armchair psychologists are self-diagnosing mental conditions and sometimes self-treating instead of seeking professional guidance, experts warn.

AAP · Nov 8, 2025

Grieving daughter handed TV licence criminal conviction in fast-track court despite health struggles

A grieving woman with mental health problems is the latest case to emerge from the Single Justice Procedure

Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2025

‘I didn’t want to make it all about me’: Jake Weatherald on his path to an Ashes call-up

The opener is in line for an Australia debut after twice taking time away from cricket to protect his mental health and piling on the runs for Tasmania

The Guardian - AU · Nov 7, 2025

Mother Accused Of Taking 9-Year-Old Daughter’s Life Confesses To Giving Her Anti-Anxiety Medication

The mother told the girl's grandfather, “I gave her four clonazepam pills and I suffocated her with this stuffed animal.”

Bored Panda · Nov 7, 2025

Tom Butler obituary

Other lives: Social worker who became head of NHS mental health services in Manchester

The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2025

Men are still faking it until they break: Inside the crisis of hidden depression

On this week’s Well Enough podcast, bestselling author Owen O’Kane and TV presenter Matt Johnson open up to host Emilie Lavinia about the realities of men’s mental health – from masking pain with normality to learning the power of taking the first step toward help

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025

Why Elderly Caregivers Are Burning Out Faster Than Ever Before

Caring for aging loved ones has always been demanding—but today’s elderly caregivers are reaching a breaking point. With longer lifespans, more complex medical needs, and...

Saving Advice · Nov 7, 2025

‘I think this story needs to be told’: Nashville woman becomes best friends with her roommate. Then she discovers she’s a stalker in the creepiest way possible

A woman got stalked, harassed, and catfished for years by a woman who tricked her into thinking that multiple made-up people existed. That woman’s name is Jessica Polly, and she’s been lambasted on the internet for serial stalking since 2007, something that’s rocked and ruined countless women’s mental health. 

The Mary Sue · Nov 7, 2025