7 h. ago Harry and Meghan warn of social media impact on young people’s mental health

The Duke of Sussex warned that the digital world has ‘fundamentally changed how we experience reality’.

Events

22 h. ago Why late night social media posting could be bad for your health

Researchers found a link between people who posted on social media overnight and poor mental health

Politics

22 h. ago Harry calls social media’s impact on children ‘one of the most pressing issues’

The Duchess of Sussex said the couple often discussed how they would protect their own children as they grow older.

Politics

24 h. ago Why late night social media posting is linked to worse wellbeing

Researchers found a link between people who posted on social media overnight and poor mental health

Politics

30 h. ago The impact TV and films are having on the mental health of young people

New calls for age ratings and additional guidance have been made in light of the survey

Culture

35 h. ago Survivor teams up with West London experts to support people’s mental health after major incidents

Survivor teams up with West London experts to support people’s mental health after major incidents  London Post

Events

44 h. ago PIP or ADP can provide up to £749 every month to people with mental health issues

Nearly 1.5 million people are currently receiving PIP or Adult Disability Payment to help with stress, anxiety or depression.

Economics

3 d. ago Livingston firm announces charity partnership with counselling service

John Heaney Electrical Limited (JHE), has signed an initial 12-month deal with Smile, which was set up 10 years ago to help young people in West Lothian suffering from mental health problems.

Politics

3 d. ago Experts on how to talk with kids about violence in the news: ‘No topic is off limits’

The Guardian spoke with therapists, media experts and journalists about helping kids process bad news and develop healthy media habitsWhen rightwing commentator Charlie Kirk was killed last month, footage of his shooting spread rapidly across social media. Today, anyone with a smartphone can access gruesome videos and images – as well as troves of misinformation. Though some experts have been sounding the alarm about the potential harm of smartphones on children and teen’s mental health, the fact is most young people still have access to phones – and the often disturbing content that flows out of them.The Guardian spoke with seven experts on how best to speak with kids about upsetting content and news, at what age to start those conversations – and what to avoid.Anya Kamenetz, journalist and publisher of The Golden Hour newsletterEugene Beresin, MD, psychiatrist and executive director of the Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds at Massachusetts general hospitalTara Conley, assistant ...

Events

3 d. ago How do you talk to kids about violence in the news? We asked experts

The Guardian spoke with therapists, media experts and journalists about helping kids process bad news and develop healthy media habitsWhen rightwing commentator Charlie Kirk was killed last month, footage of his shooting spread rapidly across social media. Today, anyone with a smartphone can access gruesome videos and images – as well as troves of misinformation. Though some experts have been sounding the alarm about the potential harm of smartphones on children and teen’s mental health, the fact is most young people still have access to phones – and the often disturbing content that flows out of them.The Guardian spoke with seven experts on how best to speak with kids about upsetting content and news, at what age to start those conversations – and what to avoid.Anya Kamenetz, journalist and publisher of The Golden Hour newsletterEugene Beresin, MD, psychiatrist and executive director of the Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds at Massachusetts general hospitalTara Conley, assistant ...

Events

8 d. ago Young people in Wales with mental health problems feel 'isolated and hopeless'

Less than half of children know where to get mental health support

Politics

9 d. ago Starmer issues benefits warning for young people with mental illnesses

The prime minister said he was concerned that young people on benefits could end up on welfare for life

Events

9 d. ago Starmer issues benefit warning for young people with mental illnesses

The Prime Minister said he was concerned that young people on benefits could end up on welfare for life

Events

9 d. ago Starmer suggests rethink on benefits for people with mental health illnesses

The Prime Minister said he was concerned that people on benefits in their 20s could end up in a life of welfare dependence.

Science

1 week ago King Charles is 'very concerned' about social media’s impact on young people

Charles told Rev Tommy MacNeil he fears there are 'negative influences' which are leading young folk down a dangerous path – and is concerned about the dark sides of social media

Politics

1 week ago King Charles tells cleric he is 'concerned' about the impact social media is having on young people

King Charles has shared his fears over the harmful impact social media is having on young people and the difficulties combating it, a cleric has said.

Politics

2 w. ago 'Deceptive' two word phrase could actually be a sign someone is battling anxiety

Anxiety is a common mental health condition, with one in four people in the UK experiencing a mental health problem each year. And an expert said you should pay attention to two words

Events

2 w. ago DWP ramps up job support for 65,000 people with mental health conditions, back pain or high blood pressure

Specialist Jobcentre staff are being redeployed to give skills and employment support to people on Universal Credit.

Events

3 w. ago From no prospects to employment: ‘I no longer feel lost — I feel purposeful and happy’

Two young people talk about overcoming mental health struggles with support of The King’s Trust – as Kim Kardashian’s business partner Emma Grede, who beat dyslexia, backs our appeal

Politics

3 w. ago Suicide is devastating UK young adults and online harms are feeding the problem

The most recent statistics from mental health charities reveal that rates of suicidal ideation and self-harm are particularly high among UK young people with probable mental health conditions

Events