70 m. ago Minnesota sues TikTok, alleging it preys on young people with addictive algorithms

Minnesota has joined a wave of states suing TikTok, claiming the app uses addictive algorithms that harm young people's mental health

Technology

3 h. ago Edinburgh locals 'treated by fake mental health doctor' as NHS alert issued

Police have arrested a man in connection with drugs and firearms offences following a search of a house in the Gracemount area of Edinburgh.

Society

6 h. ago Father of CDC shooter says son believed Covid vaccine had sickened him

Ken White said his son Patrick, who killed a police officer at CDC HQ in Atlanta, had untreated mental illnessThe father of the man who opened fire outside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters in Atlanta earlier in August has said that his son was grappling with untreated mental health issues when misinformation convinced him that the Covid-19 vaccine was lethally sickening him.“I know my son wanted to make this about ‘the jab’, and that was his latest cause, but this is more about mental health than anything,” Ken White said in a new interview with Atlanta News First. Continue reading...

Events

8 h. ago When US prison healthcare companies went bust, victims’ families kept fighting

The Guardian examined several cases that played out in bankruptcy court, where a series of unlikely events led to an unusual victoryWhen Jennifer Casey Norred attempted suicide at Leon county jail in Tallahassee, Florida, medical staff didn’t take her to the emergency room or provide mental health support. Instead, they strapped her to a chair for 24 hours, according to jail records. The jail’s own policy requires that restraint chairs only be used as a last resort, and not for more than two hours.It was the kind of policy violation that has become more common nationwide since two private-equity backed prison health companies, Corizon and Wellpath, have come to dominate the industry, experts say. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Peter Andre's wife admits 'I don't always get it right' in parenting confession

NHS doctor Emily MacDonagh has opened up on her family life with her husband Peter Andre as they prepare to mark their 10th wedding anniversary later this year

Politics

11 h. ago DWP payment worth up to £441 if you can provide seven things

Attendance Allowance is a benefit for people over State Pension age who need help with personal care or supervision due to an illness, disability or mental health condition

Economics

12 h. ago Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s? How to look after your own wellbeing too

It’s crucial to prioritise self-care to maintain your physical and mental health, which in turn enables better caregiving.

Politics

13 h. ago 'Chloe was amazing, brilliant and beautiful but she slipped through the gaps... our hearts are broken'

Chloe Barber's family said the 'bright' and 'caring' 18-year-old was 'passed from pillar to post' by mental health services before her death

Politics

15 h. ago UK tourists warned as rare red alert issued for several popular tourist hotspots

The coastline of Alicante and the region of Vega del Segura, which includes the city of Murcia, have been placed under a red weather alert for hot temperatures

Events

29 h. ago Brits given warning as rare red alert issued for Spanish holiday hotspots

The coastline of Alicante has been placed under a red alert for hot temperatures from midday today (August 18) until the evening, while the region of Vega del Segura is also under a red alert

Events

30 h. ago How to watch the 2025 US Open on TV, betting odds, the schedule, seedings and more to know

Play in the U.S. Open is scheduled to begin Sunday on the hard courts of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York

Politics

32 h. ago US private prison healthcare industry grows despite alleged medical neglect

The Guardian examined two private-equity backed companies that have been accused of failing to protect inmates from risk of harm, and even preventable deathEarly one morning this spring, staff at a Santa Barbara county jail heard screams coming from one of the cells. A 57-year-old inmate was moaning and hyperventilating. She said her “guts are all twisted up”.Rather than sending her to the ER, medical staff chalked her pain up to opioid withdrawal, since they had taken a prescription opioid away upon her arrival days before, a grand jury investigation later found. They placed the inmate – referred to as CF in the grand jury’s report – on mental health observation and gave her Tylenol. Even as the cell floor became covered in vomit, staff ignored her requests to go to the hospital. The documentation that should have been filled out to explain why her request was not honored was never completed. Continue reading...

Events

32 h. ago UK tourists warned as rare red alert issued for Benidorm and Alicante

Temperatures are set to soar in popular Spanish holiday destinations

Events

39 h. ago On the Edge review – gripping study of France’s overstretched mental health system

A documentary following the only staff psychiatrist in a Paris hospital reveals both the indifference of society and a doctor’s devoted careWithin the corridors of a psychiatric ward in Beaujon hospital in Clichy, Paris, tensions run high. Every day, a steady stream of patients pours in, while resources are stretched pitifully thin. Through jagged handheld cinematography, Nicolas Peduzzi’s gripping and passionate documentary reflects the facility’s breakneck pace. Amid a flurry of frantic calls and rolling stretchers, a calm presence emerges: here comes Dr Jamal Abdel-Kader, the only staff psychiatrist in the building.The camera trails after Abdel-Kader’s hurried steps as he splits his day between various departments, from the emergency rooms to the intensive care units. Despite his colossal workload – a result of crumbling infrastructure and lack of government budget – he devotes his full attention to each individual patient. Some are only in their late teens when they attempt self...

Politics

44 h. ago DR MAX PEMBERTON: This is the REAL reason why there's been an explosion in cases of PTSD

When I started training in mental health, PTSD was a diagnosis that was rarely given. So rare, in fact, that I still clearly recall the first patient I saw with it.

Events

54 h. ago Julie was smart and competent, yet her less qualified colleagues surpassed her. Imposter syndrome held her back | The modern mind

By not seeking promotion, Julie never risked failure. Viewing her chronic self-doubt as a defence mechanism helped her challenge it The modern mind is a column where experts discuss mental health issues they are seeing in their work“I wish I could carry myself with the confidence of a politician. Especially a male one. They’re always so confident. Never rattled, completely immune to others’ opinions.”Julie’s* intelligence and quick wit seemed to belie the very reason for attending therapy – despite reams of qualifications and years of professional experience, she felt dissatisfied with her work achievements. Having never put herself forth for a promotion, Julie had spent the better part of two decades being surpassed in position and remuneration by younger, less qualified (and mostly male) colleagues. Deflated and discouraged, Julie’s avoidance of career advancement only sought to reinforce negative self-beliefs about her intelligence and competence. Continue reading...

Politics

61 h. ago Travellers issued alert for deadly disease in Spanish holiday hotspot

Health authorities are warning people to keep their distance from “risky” animals

Events

2 d. ago Perrie Edwards 'could barely leave the house' due to mental health battle

Little Mix star Perrie Edwards has opened up about her experiences as she discussed her ongoing battle with anxiety and panic attacks

Events

3 d. ago Rare 'black alert' issued for Canary Islands as tourists warned to stay away

Two beaches on La Graciosa, in the Canary Islands, have been given a black flag by an environmental group which is blaming mass tourism for causing so much pollution

Events

3 d. ago Perrie Edwards struggled to leave the house over devastating health issue

Little Mix's Perrie Edwards has spoken about her mental health in a new interview, including about agoraphobia, after having previously opened up about challenges in her life

Society