17 h. ago Fears patients with learning disabilities ‘will remain trapped in hospitals’ despite Mental Health Act changes

Wes Streeing says passing of the new Mental Health Act is ‘a personal milestone’ – but campaigners warn more work needs to be done

Science

34 h. ago Leicester Square attacker who stabbed girl, 11, sent to mental health hospital

Ioan Pintaru repeatedly stabbed a young Australian girl in a frenzied attack as she visited Leicester Square in London with her mum on holiday as bystanders rushed to help

Events

36 h. ago Americans’ view on their mental health at record low, according to new poll

Drop is cause for public health concern, but news isn’t all bad as acknowledging struggles is ‘a good sign’, experts sayA record low proportion of Americans rate their mental health as “good” or “excellent” according to a Gallup poll released on Thursday.The percentage of Americans polled who rated their mental health as “excellent” dropped below 30% for the first time this year while the number who rated their mental health as either “good” or “excellent” also dropped to a record low 72%. Continue reading...

Politics

48 h. ago Keir Starmer slammed for not having the ‘baubles’ to ban ‘dangerous’ doctor strike

RESIDENT doctors are joined ­yesterday by their four-legged friends as five days of Christmas strike action gets under way. As some gathered outside ­London’s St Thomas’ Hospital, the PM condemned the “dangerous and utterly irresponsible” walkout by the hardline British Medical Association, which wants a huge pay rise. He said his message to resident doctors...

Events

63 h. ago Michelle Heaton lifts the lid on the highs and lows of being in a noughties band

The Liberty X star has lifted the lid on the highs and lows of life in a noughties girl band.

Politics

63 h. ago Nurse's chilling 'I could go to prison' warning to child who she 'loved to bits'

A Liverpool mental health nurse also bought vapes for the vulnerable 16-year-old patient in her care and also told her she 'loved her lots' and 'wish I could adopt you'

Events

3 d. ago How SNP is complicit in betrayal of children with mental health problems

Children need less screen time, less sugar, more exercise and sleep, and properly resourced schools so teachers have the time to treat them as individuals

Society

3 d. ago Rob and Michele Reiner told friends they were 'scared' about son Nick's 'deteriorating' mental health as he 'harassed fellow stars' at an LA party just hours before double murder

Nick Reiner was said to be 'acting crazy' and 'running around' Conan O'Brien's 'ritzy' holiday party 'asking people if they're famous' on Saturday night.

Events

3 d. ago The trauma after the storm: Hurricane Melissa leaves trail of emotional devastation across Jamaica

Experts are calling for the integration of mental health into climate-disaster policy in the Caribbean as studies show that PTSD risks increase after hurricanes and displacementWhen Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica on 28 October with 185mph winds, destroying homes, hospitals and infrastructure, killing 32 people and affecting 1.5 million, Toni-Jan Ifill immediately realised it would leave many with long-term traumatic memories.A month and a half after the storm, which also affected eastern Cuba, the clinical psychologist says recollections of the terrifying winds also haunt some of the staff at the University Hospital of the West Indies in Kingston. Even the sound of rain can cause trauma responses among people who lived through it. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago Britain's luckiest couple beat trillions to one odds and win £1million lottery jackpot for the SECOND time

Courier driver Richard Davies, 49, and his mental health counsellor wife Faye, 43, landed the prize by matching five numbers and the bonus ball in the Lotto draw last month.

Economics

3 d. ago Biffy Clyro bassist quits over addiction and mental health issues as he seeks professional help

In an announcement on Monday, the band explained that he would no longer be joining them on their upcoming tour.

Politics

3 d. ago Biffy Clyro musician to quit tour over mental health and addiction issues

Musician says he is now receiving professional help for his illnesses

Society

3 d. ago Rise of the full nesters: what life is like with adult children who just can’t leave home

In the UK, close to half of 25-year-olds now live with parents who, in many cases, would expect their nest to have long since emptied. How does this change families, for good and bad?If life had worked out differently, Serena would by now be coming to terms with an empty nest. Having brought up seven children, she and her husband might even have been enjoying a little more money and time for themselves. But as it is, three of their adult children are now at home: the 23-year-old finishing his degree; the 28-year-old, a teacher, saving for a house deposit; and the 34-year-old, after a mental health crisis. At 63, Serena comes home from her job as a social worker to a mountain of laundry, and a spare downstairs room requisitioned as a bedroom.Having a houseful is “really good fun”, she says, and makes life richer and more interesting. But it took a while to get used to partners staying over – “I’m not a prude, but you don’t necessarily want to be part of that life for your children, d...

Society

3 d. ago Rob and Michelle Reiner told friends they were 'scared' about son Nick's 'deteriorating' mental health as he 'harassed fellow stars' at an LA party just hours before double murder

Nick Reiner was said to be 'acting crazy' and 'running around' Conan O'Brien's 'ritzy' holiday party 'asking people if they're famous' on Saturday night.

Events

3 d. ago Man, 84, who admitted killing his wife with a hammer in a failed 'suicide pact' is jailed

Judge Michael Simon was told at the court hearing on how Roger Worby admitted manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility. He was also diagnosed with mental health difficulties.

Events

3 d. ago Half of teachers work in school with homeless kids as devastating impact set out

The major survey, organised by homelessness charity Shelter, found kids without a safe and secure home experience exhaustion, missed school days and poor mental health

Society

4 d. ago Councillor stole £150,000 from mental health charity to spend on South American male prostitutes and crystal meth

The thefts were described by Judge Jonathan Dunply as a serious breach of trust to a number of vulnerable people as an employee of a charity.

Economics

4 d. ago Man, 84, who admitted killing his wife with a hammer in a failed 'suicide pact' to walk free

Judge Michael Simon was told at the court hearing on how Roger Worby admitted manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility. He was also diagnosed with mental health difficulties.

Events

4 d. ago Biffy Clyro band member quits tour amid mental health and addiction battle

Biffy Clyro made the announcement earlier today, with fans sharing their support on social media.

Society

4 d. ago Biffy Clyro's James Johnston quits UK tour amid 'mental health and addiction issues'

Biffy Clyro's James Johnston has announced he's quitting their UK and European tour but despite the news, the bass player said he did feel there was "light at the end of the tunnel"

Society