4 h. ago In their darkest moments, too many Australians are being met with lethal force instead of love and care | Lorena Allam

Police are often not equipped to deal with mental health callouts. Alternative first responders are better placed to de-escalate tension and reduce harmWhen police tasered and killed Clare Nowland – a 95-year-old aged care resident with dementia – after her nursing home called triple zero for help managing her behaviour, her family were devastated and the public was shocked.How could a frail and elderly woman on a walking frame, albeit grasping a steak knife, die in such a violent way? Continue reading...

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10 h. ago What symptoms are an adult ADHD diagnosis actually based on?

A comprehensive assessment includes a broader assessment of current mental and physical health problems

Science

14 h. ago Mary Earps reveals she consumed nothing but soup and Echo Falls for two weeks during Covid lockdown after being dropped from England squad

Mary Earps has opened up about her mental health difficulties after she was dropped from the England squad in 2020 by then-manager Phil Neville.

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15 h. ago BBC The Celebrity Traitors star Cat Burns shares 'difficult' announcement

The Celebrity Traitors star Cat Burns has been forced to postpone her upcoming UK tour due to mental health concerns after an "intense period" leading up to the shows

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18 h. ago The 5 warning signs your mental health is dipping, according to a professional

Why it’s important to know the signs of poor mental health

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20 h. ago From burnout to brilliance: Amanda Anisimova on how honesty sparked her remarkable revival

The American stepped away from the tour in 2023 to address her mental health. This year has been spectacular as she has reached two grand slam finalsThere is an air of calm surrounding Amanda Anisimova when she speaks; a palpable sense of her comfort in her own skin.In a sport like tennis that can swing its protagonists from one emotional extreme to another, week in, week out, Anisimova has worked hard to value the highs, the lows, and the moments in between, all while staying true to herself. Continue reading...

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28 h. ago Knifeman who stabbed terrified passengers in Huntingdon train rampage 'had history of mental health issues and was known to the authorities'

The violence lasted 14 minutes on the 6.25 from Doncaster as the knifeman went on a rampage through the carriages.

Culture

36 h. ago Lucy Liu hopes new film Rosemead will prompt conversations about mental health

She was honoured at Belfast Film Festival for her role as an ailing woman who takes drastic measures to protect her troubled son.

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38 h. ago Perrie Edwards' devastating breakup with Zayn Malik that saw her end up in hospital

Former Little Mix star Perrie Edwards recalls how her mental health hit rock bottom while going through a painful break up with her One Direction star ex, Zayn Malik

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42 h. ago So you want to try psychotherapy. But what does it actually do?

From psychoanalysis to existential therapy, there’s a bewildering variety of approaches – with one thing in commonSam came into psychotherapy during a difficult period at work. He had started to feel as if he was stagnating in his role and it was getting him down. As he approached midlife he had reached a level of seniority that he had sought for years, but now he was starting to wonder whether this was it. He wasn’t sure exactly what the matter was: he didn’t feel especially depressed, just somehow stuck. It had taken him a long time to consider speaking to someone – what could they really do, in the absence of an obvious psychological disorder?Psychotherapy occupies an increasingly central place in our culture. Just as we have become inclined to understand our struggles and our sadness under the heading of “mental health”, so too we have placed ever greater authority on psychotherapists to help us understand how we should deal with the problems life throws up. Even those without d...

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42 h. ago Has OpenAI really made ChatGPT better for users with mental health problems?

Prompts indicating suicidal ideation got alarming replies, which experts say shows ‘how easy it is to break the model’An OpenAI statement released this week claimed the company had made its popular service ChatGPT better at supporting users experiencing mental health problems like suicidal ideation or delusions, but experts tell the Guardian they need to do more to truly ensure users are protected.The Guardian tested several prompts indicating suicidal ideation with the ChatGPT GPT-5 updated model, which is now the default, and got alarming responses from the large language model (LLM) chatbot. Continue reading...

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56 h. ago Bad bacteria in babies' guts could make them more likely to develop depression as adults

Different strains of bacteria found in the gut have long been known to influence mental health - a phenomenon known as the brain-gut axis.

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61 h. ago Daylight Saving Time warning as clock change could make you sick for months, scientists say

As the US prepares to set the clocks back once again, there's mounting evidence that extra hour of sleep will do lasting harm to your mental and physical health.

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3 d. ago Wishaw charity marks 10 years of mental health support through performing arts

Fool On was started by people who had experienced mental health issues and found that performing arts helped them recover.

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3 d. ago MSP condemns SNP government over 'shocking' delay to £19m children's mental health unit for Ayrshire

The £19m National Secure Adolescent Inpatient Service, known as Foxgrove, was initially due to be completed more than three and a half years ago.

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3 d. ago Prunella Scales's son Sam West says his last 'proper conversation' with his mother was two years ago as she dies aged 93 following dementia battle

Despite chatting to Queen Camilla last year, actor Sam said how her mental health and communication abilities deteriorated considerably in her final years.

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4 d. ago Councillors grant community asset transfer to Rural Rest in Coatbridge despite report recommending application refusal

Land leased to operate an outdoor wellbeing space, offering activities designed to improve mental health.

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4 d. ago Men's mental health charity Release ordered to take down banners by council due to 'road safety' concerns

The charity Release has more than 150 banners spread throughout Ayrshire.

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4 d. ago Hollyoaks' Nadine Mulkerrin opens up on 'new challenge' as Cleo McQueen gives birth

Cleo McQueen has recently welcomed a baby boy called Joseph and Hollyoaks have confirmed they will explore Postpartum Psychosis as the new mum struggles with her mental health

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4 d. ago Hollyoaks star says 'my heart breaks for Cleo McQueen' as new storyline confirmed

Hollyoaks will explore Postpartum Psychosis (PP) as Cleo McQueen, played by Nadine Mulkerrin, struggles with her mental health after welcoming baby son, Joseph

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