3 h. ago Desperate mum in battle to keep her son safe after suffering unbearable tragedy

A desperate mother who has suffered unbearable tragedy is now in a battle to keep her son safe amid the chaos of mental health services and failures

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17 h. ago Market town jeweller, 66, was found hanged next to his wife's dead body after 'rapid deterioration' of his mental health during Covid, inquest hearing is told

A jeweller was found hanged near to his wife's dead body at their home after his mental health declined following the 'anxieties and challenges' of the covid pandemic, a coroner was told today.

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20 h. 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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21 h. ago If you went to state school, do you ever feel British life is rigged against you? Welcome to the 93% Club | Alastair Campbell

The civil service, judiciary and media are still dominated by the privately educated 7%. Lasting change is not a pipe dream – but it’s up to usFor the first time in our history, we have a cabinet made up entirely of people who went to state schools. Several, including prime minister Keir Starmer, come from working-class backgrounds; some, such as deputy prime minister Angela Rayner, were raised in conditions of poverty that feel as if they ought to belong to another age.So far so good. What better signs could one ask for to show that Britain is a meritocracy, social mobility is real and anyone can rise to the top provided they have talent, commitment and determination?Alastair Campbell is a former journalist turned strategist and spokesperson for the Labour party. He is now a writer, podcaster, consultant strategist and mental health campaigner Continue reading...

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41 h. ago Teenagers who report addictive use of screens at greater risk of suicidal behaviour, study shows

Experts find link between compulsive use of social media, phones and video games and mental health problemsTeenagers who show signs of being addicted to social media, mobile phones or video games are at greater risk of suicidal behaviour and emotional problems, according to research.A study, which tracked more than 4,000 adolescents for four years, found that nearly one in three reported increasingly addictive use of social media or mobile phones. Those whose use followed an increasingly addictive trajectory had roughly double the risk of suicidal behaviour at the end of the study. Continue reading...

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41 h. ago GMB's Susanna Reid wows in 'beautiful' high street dress now on sale for £100 less

The stylish TV presenter has once again wowed us with her wardrobe.

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46 h. ago I knew I was different to other children growing up and began self harming at eight years old. Then a rare diagnosis explained everything

John Junior, a mental health campaigner from Manchester, said they felt misunderstood and 'different' throughout their childhood, and they began to self-harm around the age of eight.

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56 h. ago Workers get 117 emails a day and the ‘infinite workday’ is inching closer. Here is how to keep yourself sane

A new report from Microsoft warns of increasing pressure on the world’s workforce

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66 h. ago Experts warn 1million sick and tired UK workers are set to quit jobs by 2026

At least 1million sick workers are set to quit there jobs by 2026 as many employees are now feeling to burned out to continue in their current roles due mental health or illness

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69 h. ago Sarah Ferguson shares heartbreaking update on how she's been to 'dark places'

After revealing she spent time in a Swiss clinic which focuses on mental health and addiction problems, the Sarah, Duchess of York, has candidly spoken out about her decades of mental health struggles, the reality of living with cancer and the turmoil that comes with royal life

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2 d. ago ‘People recycle the same old racism’: Sheffield metal stars Malevolence on their big break – and how to confront online hate

They’ve broken crowdsurfing records – 901 in a single gig – but their music confronts deep, difficult subjects from mental health to toxic family membersMalevolence insist they aren’t psychic. In late February 2020, days before Covid-19 lockdowns started being implemented around the world, the Yorkshire metalcore band released their breakthrough single, Keep Your Distance. It was a melee of growls and beatdowns that propelled them to new heights – in part thanks to a title that foresaw the next year of government messaging.“It was completely by coincidence,” guitarist and vocalist Konan Hall tells me on a video call from his home in Sheffield. “But everyone started tagging us in signs saying ‘Keep your distance because of Covid’.” Lead singer Alex Taylor can’t help but laugh, joining the call from his place just up the road. “It was free marketing!” Continue reading...

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3 d. ago MyPillow founder Mike Lindell loses $2.3 million defamation case

A former employee of Dominion Voting Systems said his career, mental health and his life in general were destroyed after Mike Lindell accused him of “treason”

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3 d. ago More than 1million UK workers likely to resign in the next year due to illness or poor mental health

The fragility of the workforce provides a 'direct challenge' to the Government's ambition to grow the economy and boost living standards, the Work Foundation warns.

Economics

3 d. ago One MILLION workers on the verge of quitting their jobs over illness or poor mental health, study suggests

The fragility of the workforce is a 'direct challenge' to the Government's ambition to grow the economy and boost living standards, the Work Foundation warned.

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3 d. 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

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3 d. ago Soundproof booths and mental health days needed for employees, HR experts say

A new report has revealed the changes that need to be made in the workplace to accommodate the needs of the upcoming generation.

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3 d. ago BBC presenter runs 10k in Crocs in memory of younger brother

Danny Campbell, an architect and presenter of BBC Scotland’s Home of the Year, ran the Glasgow Men’s 10k for the Mental Health Foundation.

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3 d. ago Kalen Jackson is carrying on her father's legacy through her mental health advocacy

Breaking down barriers surrounding mental health was a personal mission for Jim Irsay, the beloved owner of the Indianapolis Colts who passed away last month

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3 d. ago Danny Jones's wife Georgia tearfully details health battle in TV return after Maura Higgins kiss scandal

The former Miss England, 38, spoke candidly about her mental health battle after the birth of her son, Cooper, who she shares with Danny

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5 d. ago Soccer Aid star Aaron Lennon's 'life was saved' when he was sectioned after police stand

Aaron Lennon will be competing in this weekend's rendition of Soccer Aid at Old Trafford, more than eight years after he was sectioned under the Mental Health Act

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