3 h. ago Republicans push to make 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' a mental health disorder

Five GOP lawmakers introduced a bill to the Minnesota Senate on Monday that would add "Trump derangement syndrome" to the state's list of recognised mental health disorders

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3 h. ago Republicans want to make 'Trump derangement syndrome' an official mental health disorder

A bill has been introduced in the Minnesota state Senate, describing the condition as an "acute onset of paranoia in otherwise normal persons that is in reaction to the policies and presidencies of President Donald J. Trump"

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12 h. ago West Lothian volunteers welcome news mental health funding set to continue

The government funding, first launched at the height of the Covid pandemic has provided around £2m to local mental health and well-being projects, supporting hundreds “through hard times in their lives.”

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13 h. ago 'Isolated' Patsy Kensit causes concern over mental health post and 'saddest week ever'

Patsy has previously opened up about a PTSD diagnosis and mental health battle and revealed she has given up looking for love.

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14 h. ago Mother sobs as she describes how daughter was ‘failed’ by mental health services

Rosie Fender, 26, had been living with the teacher who abused her as a teenager, an inquest heard.

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16 h. ago The unspoken anxieties of new motherhood: What mums really need to talk about

Practical advice abounds, but deeper anxieties often go unaddressed

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18 h. ago School teacher going through menopause died after driving into HGV lorry on the opposite carriageway, inquest hears

Jacqueline Potter - known as Anne - was experiencing a number of stresses in her life and an inquest heard the menopause contributed to her mental health decline.

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19 h. ago Ministers 'united' behind plans to cut welfare as 'too many' claim disability benefits permanently

Pat McFadden said the Government wanted people off work with mental health, depression and anxiety to be given support but not always financially

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23 h. ago At 58, I'd been on every antidepressant under the sun. Then I tried an experimental drug that 'reset' my mind and FINALLY cleared my decades

To everyone around her, Kerry Soorley appeared put-together. She seemed happy and was always the life of the party after a couple of drinks. Behind closed doors, she was a different woman.

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32 h. ago Government defeats Conservative attempt to ban mobile phones in schools

The Conservative proposal came as MPs raised concerns about smartphones and social media’s impact on children’s mental health.

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32 h. ago Patsy Kensit sparks concern as she shares heartbreaking post about 'feeling isolated' following 'saddest week ever'

The actress, 56, took to Instagram alongside a sombre snap after previously revealing she'd been diagnosed with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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33 h. ago Teen Mom star Amber Portwood denies firing rumors, says she quit the show for mental health purposes

The 34-year-old mother of two starred on MTV’s original ‘Teen Mom’ series, as well as ‘16 and Pregnant’

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35 h. ago Deaf TikTok star 'told care worker she bought poison online a month before her death'

Imogen Nunn's family claim she was failed by mental health services as an inquest heard she told her care worker about a "pro-choice suicide forum" before her death

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35 h. ago DARREN LEWIS: 'Wes Streeting's views on mental health are a dangerous disgrace''

The Mirror's Assistant Editor, Columnist and Football Writer, Darren Lewis, weighs in on Health Secretary Wes Streeting's 'dangerous' comments about mental health problems being over-diagnosed

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36 h. ago Deaf TikTok star who took poison ‘failed’ by NHS services, inquest hears

Imogen Nunn told support worker she had ‘bought something online’ before she died in Brighton, mother saysA TikTok star who died after consuming a poisonous substance she bought online told an NHS support worker about the purchase a month before her death, an inquest has heard.Imogen Nunn took a poisonous substance and died in Brighton, East Sussex, on New Year’s Day 2023. The 25-year-old, who was deaf, raised awareness of hearing and mental health issues on her social media accounts, which gained more than 780,000 followers.In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie. In the US, you can call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 988, chat on 988lifeline.org, or text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counsellor. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. Other international helplines can be found at befrienders.org Continue reading...

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37 h. ago British TikTok star, 25, took her own life using 'suicide kit' after being 'failed' by mental health services, inquest told

Imogen Nunn, 25 - known as Deaf Immy on the social media platform where she highlighted hearing and mental health issues - had sourced a 'suicide kit' online.

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37 h. ago Netflix's Adolescence: 'I've worked with real life Jamies, here's how realistic child killer is'

Netflix viewers have been left in tears after bingeing Stephen Graham's latest drama Adolescence - and now a mental health expert has revealed just how realistic the show is

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39 h. ago How many people get benefits now and how does the total compare with 20 years ago?

The number of people claiming disability benefits for mental health problems has increased significantly since the pandemic

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42 h. ago Top 19 Adult Disability Payment health conditions providing people with up to £737 each month

The devolved disability benefit can support people with a disability, long-term illness or physical or mental health condition.

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43 h. ago Forget avocado toast. This is the one thing Gen Z can’t live without

Gen Z likely to keep pricey gym memberships as fitness key to mental health

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