7 h. ago Blue Monday 2026: What is Blue Monday, when is it, and where to get mental health support in Scotland?

Each January there is said to be one day in particular which is said to be the most miserable of the year: Blue Monday.

Politics

42 h. ago Sports organisations including Premier league join forces for men’s mental health week

In a new drive led by the Government, the week of action aims to tackle the male loneliness crisis, promote social connection, and highlight support for men’s mental health

Politics

3 d. ago 'Quirky' teenager found dead at home after mum went out for an hour

The 15-year-old had been struggling with his mental health and receiving support from CAMHS and social services before his death in July 2024

Events

3 d. ago How failure to support mental health of younger workers could harm the economy

Attempting to boost the economy without tackling chronic workplace stress is like "trying to accelerate with the handbrake on", a charity chief has warned

Economics

3 d. ago Confusion erupts in mental health and substance abuse programs as HHS cuts, then reinstates grants

Providers, state health agencies and others are feeling whiplash and confusion after the Trump administration eliminated and then abruptly reinstated grants that support substance abuse and mental health programs nationwide

Events

4 d. ago Prince William mucks in: Royal goes rural as he helps out on the farm to highlight importance of mental health support to nation's agricultural workers

The heir to the throne met with farmers John and Laura Bowler near Bromyard, Hertfordshire, where he spoke with them about the importance of mental health.

Politics

2 w. ago UK arts groups offer therapeutic support to performers as they refute myth of tortured artist

‘You don’t have to be tortured to make great art,’ says founder of mental health support organisation Artist WellbeingFrom Vincent van Gogh to Virginia Woolf, from Nina Simone to Amy Winehouse, the tortured-artist archetype looms large: private torment fuelling public brilliance.But across opera, theatre, film and television, a growing movement is pushing back against what many now insist is a corrosive myth – the romanticised necessity of creative martyrdom. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago UK arts groups offer therapeutic support to performers as they challenge myth of tortured artist

‘You don’t have to be tortured to make great art,’ says founder of mental health support organisation Artist WellbeingFrom Vincent van Gogh to Virginia Woolf, from Nina Simone to Amy Winehouse, the tortured-artist archetype looms large: private torment fuelling public brilliance.But across opera, theatre, film and television, a growing movement is pushing back against what many now insist is a corrosive myth – the romanticised necessity of creative martyrdom. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago ‘I didn’t want to live but got help — now I aid other mums with mental health’

Helped by a mental health support service for mums run by the charity Mind, Bethanie Powell managed to climb out of the darkness, and is now helping others in a similar position

Society

3 w. ago 'I'm haunted by my father’s cries after my brother killed him'

Lara said while she does not excuse her brother’s actions, she believes he deserved greater support from mental health services and says she "will always love and care for him”

Events

3 w. ago Officials warn against using AI chatbots when seeking mental health support

‘During the festive period, I know Christmas can affect mental health in lots of different ways’

Events

3 w. ago Officials warn against using AI chatbots when seeking holiday mental health support

‘During the festive period, I know Christmas can affect mental health in lots of different ways’

Events

last month 'I couldn't leave the house after domestic abuse then a miracle happened'

A project set up by a small group of volunteers, to support adults with mental health and tackle social isolation in Bolton, is celebrating its 30th birthday.

Events