87 m. ago It used to be rare, now hundreds in mental health crisis wait days for beds in these A&Es

One nurse elsewhere in the country has told of how some patients become so distressed by delays that they have left to try and take their own lives

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5 h. ago Who are late gangster Jamie Daniel's kids and what are their crimes? 

The crime boss fathered 10 children and some of his offspring have become embroiled in the gang feud led by a Dubai-based player.

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6 h. ago Jamie Smith: ‘To win an away Ashes would be every England cricketer’s dream’

England’s wicketkeeper-batter on the innings that changed his career, the influence of Kevin Pietersen and a huge year of Test cricket ahead“When the pressure’s on,” Jamie Smith says intently on an otherwise languid morning at the Oval, “it definitely gives you more of a focus. You can’t get away from the fact that, when the game is on the line, you want to be the one that takes it on and wins it. Look at some of the best players that have played the game – and the impact they’ve had in situations where they’ve been needed the most.“Look at Stokesy [Ben Stokes, his England captain] and some of the innings he’s played where he’s rescued the side from defeat or led them to victory. They’re the things that get remembered. So it would be nice to be the sort of player that can do similar.” Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Mark Selby reveals anguished fan credited him with 'saving her life' on eve of Crucible

Mark Selby has been open about his battles with his mental health, with the four-time world champion now revealing that his openness had been helping others with their struggles

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10 h. ago Katie Price 'strangled and spat on' by ex and devastating reason she couldn't leave

Former glamour model Katie Price has opened up on the horrific mental and physical abuse she suffered in past relationships as she reveals why she didn't leave them

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11 h. ago Glasgow Warriors' 'spiritual leader' can help heal mental scars

Scotstoun club look to bounce back after three defeats in last four games

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12 h. ago Mental health strain of relocation among Scotland’s older adults sparks call for urgent housing reform

New data reveals how the emotional strain of moving home is impacting older adults in Scotland, as experts call for urgent reform around ageing-in-place support.

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26 h. ago Court urged to jail Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s father for ‘regime of repeated abuse’

Prosecutor cites ‘culture of fear in the home’Gjert Ingebrigtsen denies all chargesThe father of the Norwegian track and field superstar Jakob Ingebrigtsen should go to prison for two and a half years for “a regime of repeated abuse” that spanned a decade, prosecutors have told a court in Norway.Summing up the state’s case, the prosecutor Angjerd Kvernenes said that Jakob and his sister, Ingrid, had suffered physical and mental abuse at the hands of their father and former coach, Gjert, which began when Jakob was seven years old. Continue reading...

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26 h. ago Tidy homes can improve our mental health as cleanliness is next to happiness

Happiness is key to our mental health but its not the only thing that can improve our mood, as a bit of tidying up and decluttering can also do wonders to help lift our mood

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27 h. ago DWP failings 'likely impacted' mental health of woman who took her own life

Kristie Ann Hunt, 31, known to friends and family as Krissi, took an overdose at her home in Stockport in November 2023 before dying a few days later in hospital

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28 h. ago Life of Bryony LIVE! Hit Mail podcast hosts May London event with guest star actress HELEN FLANAGAN

Helen and podcast host Bryony Gordon will be sitting down in front of a live audience to discuss everything from their mental health struggles to motherhood and toxic relationships.

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29 h. ago Draper survives dramatic Moutet tussle to reach Italian Open quarter

British world No5 wins 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 in RomeTurning point in second set after video reviewJust when it seemed like Jack Draper had weathered the storm in his dramatic, anxiety-filled fourth round tussle at the Italian Open, all hell broke loose. Draper had recovered well from a difficult start and he offered himself a chance to serve for the second set against Corentin Moutet and level the match. Instead, he played one of the worst service games of his life.In the face of that adversity, like so many other times on Tuesday afternoon, Draper gave an impressive exhibition of his growing mental strength and inner belief as he regrouped and found a way into the quarter-finals in Rome with an excellent 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 win. Continue reading...

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34 h. ago ‘Punching walls’ and ‘shouting’: Inside the worrying rise of children reporting anger issues

School and online pressures have been blamed for the rise in children turning to Childcare for help with anger issues

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36 h. ago People in mental health crisis waiting up to three days in A&E in England

Royal College of Nursing findings described as ‘a scandal in plain sight’ with with conditions ‘close to torture’Thousands of people in a mental health crisis are enduring waits of up to three days in A&E before they get a bed, with conditions “close to torture” for those in such a distressed state.At one hospital, some patients have become so upset at the delays in being admitted that they have left and tried to kill themselves nearby, leading nurses and the fire brigade to follow in an attempt to stop them.Some trusts that previously had no long waits for mental health patients now have hundreds.The number of people seeking help at A&E for mental health emergencies is rising steadily and reached 216,182 last year.The recruitment of mental health nurses has lagged far behind the rise in demand.The number of beds in mental health units has fallen by 3,699 since 2014. Continue reading...

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46 h. ago Chris Kamara reveals biggest regret after being diagnosed with speech apraxia

The beloved sports pundit says he feared being a ‘burden’ to his nearest and dearest

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49 h. ago The DWP benefits errors that 'likely impacted' the mental health of woman, 31, who took her own life

An inquest heard Kristie Hunt was wrongly told she owed money

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51 h. ago Tom Kerridge shares secret he's hiding from wife as she'll 'go mental'

Celebrity chef Tom Kerridge is a man of many talents - but there's one thing he's keeping from his wife, Beth, and it's all to do with his love for the band Oasis

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52 h. ago Kate reveals how nature was her 'sanctuary' during cancer battle as she shares new video

Princess of Wales hails Spring as ‘season of rebirth and new beginnings’ as she narrates new video on mental health

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52 h. ago Labour’s delay on conversion practices ban is ‘dangerous’, campaigners say

Exclusive: Failure to act sends message ‘our safety is optional’, says coalition of LGBTQ+, faith and mental health organisationsThe Labour government’s continued delay in delivering its promised UK-wide ban on conversion practices is disappointing, dangerous and sends the message that the safety of LGBTQ+ people is optional, according to campaigners.In a strongly worded statement, Saba Ali of the Ban Conversion Therapy Coalition said its message to the government was clear: “Stop the delay and deliver the promise. It’s been seven years since a ban was first pledged, yet LGBT+ people are still being subjected to degrading, abusive practices while the government dithers. Continue reading...

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53 h. ago Mental health deaths inquiry hears about ‘denial and defensiveness’

The falsification of safety records was ‘well known within the Essex context’, the Lampard Inquiry was told.

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