2 h. ago How failure to support mental health of younger workers could harm the economy

Attempting to boost the economy without tackling chronic workplace stress is like "trying to accelerate with the handbrake on", a charity chief has warned

Economics

5 h. ago Nick Reiner had been in mental health conservatorship in 2020, years before he allegedly killed his parents: report

Nick Reiner, who is accused of murdering his parents Rob and Michele, was reportedly placed in the mental health conservatorship for a year

Events

5 h. ago Confusion erupts in mental health and substance abuse programs as HHS cuts, then reinstates grants

Providers, state health agencies and others are feeling whiplash and confusion after the Trump administration eliminated and then abruptly reinstated grants that support substance abuse and mental health programs nationwide

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5 h. ago Nick Reiner was in mental health conservatorship and went off rails in weeks before parents' murders after changing schizophrenia meds because of side effects, sources say

Disturbing new details about Nick Reiner's behavior in the months and years before his parents' murders have been revealed.

Society

7 h. ago Prince William tries his hand at tree pruning as he gets stuck into chores on family farm visit

The Prince of Wales paid a visit to a family farm where he tried his hand at tree pruning on Thursday (15 January).

Politics

8 h. ago Can a smartwatch stop a tantrum in its tracks? Experts decided to find out

One in five children in the U.S. lives with a mental, behavioral or emotional health disorder

Politics

12 h. ago Timothée Chalamet’s Marty Supreme tipped for Oscars glory: What are the health and mental benefits of table tennis?

The new Marty Supreme film has sparked a renewed interest in table tennis.

Politics

12 h. ago Prince William mucks in: Royal goes rural as he helps out on the farm to highlight importance of mental health support to nation's agricultural workers

The heir to the throne met with farmers John and Laura Bowler near Bromyard, Hertfordshire, where he spoke with them about the importance of mental health.

Politics

13 h. ago A community foundation raised $100 million after the LA fires. Here's what they learned spending it

When fires broke out across Los Angeles in January 2025, Miguel Santana, CEO of the California Community Foundation, saw the devastation firsthand

Economics

14 h. ago Grief over pet death can be as strong as that for family member, survey shows

Researcher calls for guidelines for diagnosing prolonged grief disorder to be expanded to cover people who lose petsGrief over the death of a pet could be as chronic as that for a human family member, research has shown, confirming what many people already know about their bond with their furry friends.People grieving the loss of a pet can suffer from prolonged grief disorder (PGD), a mental health condition brought about by the death of a loved one, a survey published in the academic journal PLOS One has found. Continue reading...

Events

19 h. ago Loose Women's Frankie Bridge says 'I feel gross' in candid 'depression' admission

The Loose Women star has been open about her mental health struggles in the past

Events

29 h. ago Trump administration slashes funding for substance abuse and mental health programs nationwide

The Trump administration has made significant cuts to substance abuse and mental health programs

Politics

31 h. ago ‘People will die’: Trump administration cancels up to $1.9bn for substance use and mental health

Funding to end immediately for up to 2,800 grantees of US agency that serves thousands seeking help and in recoveryThe Trump administration on Tuesday evening unexpectedly canceled up to $1.9bn in funding for substance use and mental health care, which providers say will immediately affect thousands of patients.“It feels like Armageddon for everyone who’s on the frontlines of the addiction and mental health space,” said Ryan Hampton, founder of Mobilize Recovery, a national advocacy organization for people in and seeking recovery. Continue reading...

Politics

33 h. ago The unexpected reasons there’s a mental health crisis in the London Fire Brigade

The unexpected reasons there’s a mental health crisis in the London Fire Brigade  My London

Events

34 h. ago Nottingham attack families fear further disasters as NHS trust deemed ‘not safe’

A CQC report has criticised the mental health services that treated killer Valdo Calocane

Events

34 h. ago Former tech insider warns social media has become a ‘poisoned chalice’

Sir Nick Clegg criticised Instagram for bombarding users with content that appears to be "much worse, particularly for younger people’s mental health"

Events

37 h. ago Social media time does not increase teenagers’ mental health problems – study

UK study comes as ministers consider Australia’s ban on social media use for under-16sScreen time spent gaming or on social media does not cause mental health problems in teenagers, according to a large-scale study.With ministers in the UK considering whether to follow Australia’s example by banning social media use for under-16s, the findings challenge concerns that long periods spent gaming or scrolling TikTok or Instagram s driving an increase in teenagers’ depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions. Continue reading...

Politics

39 h. ago Shocking video shows moment man 'restrained by 8 officers' while taking bins out

A resident in Edinburgh, Scotland, has submitted a complaint to police after he claimed he was left bruised by officers following a ‘mental health check’ in the city

Events

40 h. ago NHS Ayrshire & Arran spends more than £5m on salaries for 'ghost' mental health site that's still not open to patients

Shadow public health minister, Brian Whittle, labelled the findings as “completely unacceptable.”

Economics

43 h. ago Former Meta boss, Nick Clegg, sounds alarm over ‘TikTokification’ of social media

Sir Nick criticised Instagram for bombarding users with content that appears to be "much worse, particularly for younger people’s mental health"

Events