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Three in four women unaware menopause can trigger new mental illness, poll finds

Royal College of Psychiatrists says impact on mental health often overlooked and calls for improvements in care

The Guardian - UK · Mar 1

Davina McCall backs bid to end stigma around mental health and menopause

The 58-year-old has backed a Royal College of Psychiatrists call for action

Evening Standard · Mar 1

Ketamine can be used as a cure for depression, experts say

Experts said it is ‘vital’ that new treatments for mental health conditions are developed

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025

MPs must act to legalise assisted dying, Leadbeater urges as debate begins

High-profile supporters include Dame Esther Rantzen while Paralympian Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson is among those opposed.

Evening Standard · May 16, 2025

MPs with medical backgrounds urge assisted dying support after Bill criticism

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is back in the Commons for debate on Friday.

Evening Standard · May 14, 2025

Doctors raise concerns over assisted dying Bill ahead of return to Parliament

The Bill, which relates to England and Wales, will come before MPs in the House of Commons on Friday for its report stage.

Evening Standard · May 14, 2025

Royal College of Psychiatrists says it cannot yet support assisted dying bill

College says it is neutral on assisted dying, but ‘many, many factors’ need addressing in proposal for England and Wales

The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2025

To reduce suicide rates, we need to reach people

Letters: Dr Jeya Balakrishna of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and Dr Chris Allen of Maidenhead Men in Sheds on the news that suicide rates in England and Wales are at a 25-year high

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2024

‘More support needed’ to protect mental health of babies and young children

The report from the Royal College of Psychiatrists said ‘early action is vital’ and made a number of recommendations.

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023