6 h. ago Are paedophiles born or made? Forensic psychiatrist reveals the dark truth

Dr Sohom Das is a forensic psychiatrist, from London , who also runs an eponymous YouTube channel. He shares content about crime , mental health conditions, and psychology.

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33 h. ago Church of England preparing for war involving UK – and will follow WWII leaders' steps

The Church of England's parliament will hear from a senior military figure next month in a rare step as it prepares for how it might respond should "serious conflict" break out

Events

39 h. ago Celebs like Jeremy Clarkson are ruining our Cotswold idyll: Chipping Norton locals say influx of famous names is causing 'ridiculous overdevelopment' as they condemn plans for 350 homes

The town has become a magnet for tourists after the arrival of figures such as TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson and ex-England captain Sir David Beckham.

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45 h. ago One in four young people in England have mental health condition, NHS survey finds

Rates are three times as high in young women as in young men and mental ill health up across age groups, study showsSharp rises in rates of anxiety, depression and other disorders have led to one in four young people in England having a common mental health condition, an NHS survey shows, with young women nearly three times more likely to report them than young men.The study found that rates of such conditions in 16- to 24-year-olds have risen by more than a third in a decade, from 18.9% in 2014 to 25.8% in 2024.More than a fifth (22.6%) of adults aged 16 to 64 have a common mental health condition, up from 18.9% in 2014.More than one in four adults (25.2%) reported having had suicidal thoughts during their lifetime, including about a third of 16- 24-year-olds (31.5%) and 25- to 34-year-olds (32.9%).Self-harm rates have quadrupled since 2000 and risen from 6.4% in 2014 to 10.3% in 2024, with the highest rates among 16- to 24-year-olds at 24.6%, especially young women at 31.7%. Conti...

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49 h. ago ‘Deeply worrying’ rise in mental health conditions in England, figures show

Health leaders said the findings ‘paint a deeply worrying but sadly unsurprising picture’.

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4 d. ago Push to change ‘misogynistic’ name of one of the world’s most common surgeries

The name hysterectomy is rooted in a mental health condition – ‘hysteria’ – that was once believed to affect women

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8 d. ago Phil Foden has made feelings clear on Liverpool transfer plan after £35m deal nearly done

Liverpool are weighing up a move for Crystal Palace and England defender Marc Guehi, who has previously been lauded as a key figure in the dressing room by England team-mate Phil Foden

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9 d. ago Heston Blumenthal breaks down as son shares emotional toll of his bipolar diagnosis on family

His new BBC documentary Heston: My Life With Bipolar explores how the condition affected both his personal life and mental health

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1 week ago DWP confirms £110 payment and full list of 87 medical conditions that qualify

The DWP gives personal independence payments to those who have a long-term illness, mental health condition, physical or learning disability

Economics

1 week ago Savings product choice ‘at record levels but some rates at a two

Moneyfacts’ savings figures were released ahead of the next Bank of England base rate decision this week.

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2 w. ago Bacteria in your mouth might reveal how depressed you are, scientists say

Researchers at NYU say they’ve found a link between the mental health condition and less diversity of bacteria in the mouth

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2 w. ago The diet to beat ADHD, depression and more mental health conditions according to these leading psychiatrists

Asked to list the symptoms of coeliac disease or gluten sensitivity, and no doubt you think of tummy troubles: cramps, bloating, nausea and uncomfortable digestive issues.

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2 w. ago Senior medics in England say more resident doctor strikes would be futile

Exclusive: Letter from six top figures says more walkouts by junior colleagues would help those who oppose the NHSLetter: Resident doctors should vote against strike actionSix senior figures in England’s medical profession have criticised potential strikes by resident doctors as “a futile gesture” that will harm patients and help those who oppose the NHS.The move is the first public evidence of the significant unease many senior doctors feel about the possibility of their junior colleagues staging a new campaign of industrial action in England. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Expert dispels ADHD myths and shares common signs of the condition to look out for

Millions people in England are estimated to have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to new NHS England figures - here an expert explains more about the condition

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3 w. ago People on Universal Credit with health issues could get up to £1,149 each month

PIP is a disability benefit that is awarded to people who need help with everyday tasks due to an illness, disability or mental health condition

Economics

3 w. ago Pet owners issued £500 fine warning over crucial law thousands are ignoring

Microchipping your cats and dogs is a legal requirement in England - but new figures show 22% of cats remain unchipped

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3 w. ago Radio 1's Matt Edmonson's hidden health battle as he's supported by Mollie King

EXCLUSIVE: Radio 1 DJ Matt Edmondson opens up about celebrity encounters and his special bond with co-host Mollie, who's been a pillar of support for him during his struggles with a mental health condition

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3 w. ago People born before specific year will get two extra DWP benefits worth £1,362 a month

The two benefits are aimed at providing extra financial support to older people who have a disability, long-term illness, or physical or mental health conditions

Economics

last month Number of people with ADHD in England is revealed for the first time

New figures from NHS England suggest about 1 in 20 people in England have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

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