3 h. ago Like many mothers, I struggled with breastfeeding. Now we know we’re not ‘failures’ | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

A study shows the impact of feeding challenges on maternal mental health. With official help in short supply, it’s time to support each otherAnyone who has struggled mentally knows it is often only with time and recovery that you can challenge the destructive thought patterns that once plagued you. That said, hindsight can also be a strange thing. While collecting Republic of Parenthood columns for a book, I spent time revisiting my old articles about my struggles with breastfeeding. I felt vindicated, as some of the things I wrote have since been confirmed.This week, the largest ever qualitative study on how difficulties with breastfeeding affects mothers’ mental health has been published in Scientific Reports. More than 2,000 mothers were surveyed with 65% reporting difficulties with infant latching, “which seemed to impact mental health”.. Feeling like “a bad mum” and “like I had failed my baby” were some of the common reasons given by participants.Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett is a Gua...

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5 h. ago Qualifying PIP claimants can receive up to £36,000 from DWP to do

The Personal Independence Payment is a benefit for people aged between 16 and State Pension age who may need help because of a long-term illness, disability or mental health condition

Economics

10 h. ago Ambulance service and NHS trust admit failures over death of musician

Ebow Graham died after falling out of a third-storey window in east London in April 2020 following a psychotic episodeAn ambulance service and an NHS trust have admitted breaching their duty of care over the death of Ebow Graham, a founding member of the hip-hop group Foreign Beggars.Graham, 40, died after falling out of a third-storey window in Clapton, east London in April 2020 following a psychotic episode. Hours earlier London ambulance paramedics had dismissed his friends’ concerns about his behaviour. And a crisis call handler from East London NHS trust also failed to properly assess his risk or arrange an urgent mental health assessment within the recommended time. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Inside boxing’s quiet struggle: Masculinity, mental health and the pressure on Conor Benn

Conor Benn’s grudge match with Chris Eubank Jr will be the pinnacle of his career so far – but arguably his toughest battle to date came outside the ring

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11 h. ago 'I ease stress by going running – but there's something about it that nobody tells you'

EXCLUSIVE: Louise Minchin, who presented BBC Breakfast for over 20 years, has opened up about her time on the red sofa, her favourite interview and how running has helped her mental health

Politics

17 h. ago Man in the middle of mental health episode was tased by the cops and died days later, his family claims

Officers kept repeating instructions to John Daniel ‘LJ’ Scott Jr, 39, which they say went ignored

Society

20 h. ago Mother facing political persecution who has lived in UK for 16 years to be deported to the Gambia 

Fatou Tamba is currently being held at an immigration removal centre where her mental health has deteriorated

Politics

26 h. ago More than 100,000 work days lost through sickness absence at Swansea Council last year

Mental health issues such as stress, an ageing workforce, and increased reporting of sickness absence were said to be the main reasons

Politics

29 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway mental health service named one of Scotland's top nursing teams

Balcary Ward – the intensive psychiatric care unit at Midpark Hospital - has been shortlisted for the RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards.

Politics

30 h. ago Daily Star HQ invaded by Care Bears as they also have a go at writing headlines

The Daily Star's Canary Wharf offices were invaded by two inflatable Care Bears who were spreading cheer and kindness in aid of Mental Health Awareness Month which runs in May

Events

32 h. ago Let’s talk about it: The numbers behind the state of adult mental health in the UK

One in four UK adults experience mental health problems every year. Online therapy provider BetterHelp is on a mission to make therapy accessible to all

Politics

34 h. ago The ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’ is back after a decade but with a powerful new message

The Ice Bucket Challenge has made a return, but this time to raise awareness about the importance of mental health, with James Charles and other celebrities joining the challenge

Politics

43 h. ago Effects of smoking, drinking and not exercising enough ‘felt by the age of 36’

If people had all three unhealthy habits, their mental and physical health were much worse than if they had none, researchers found.

Politics

48 h. ago Campaigners criticise Farage’s claims that UK is ‘massively overdiagnosing’ mental illness

Charity say that Reform leader is ‘wildly inaccurate’ after he says system is creating a ‘class of victims’Nigel Farage says the UK is “massively overdiagnosing those with mental illness problems” and creating a “class of victims”.In comments, which have drawn criticism from campaigners and charities, the leader of Reform UK said it was too easy to get a mental health diagnosis from a GP. Continue reading...

Science

48 h. ago Charities attack Farage claims of ‘mental illness problems’ overdiagnosis

Reform leader accused of ‘wildly inaccurate’ remarks as he complains about UK creating ‘class of victims’Nigel Farage says the UK is “massively overdiagnosing those with mental illness problems” and creating a “class of victims”.In comments, which have drawn criticism from campaigners and charities, the leader of Reform UK said it was too easy to get a mental health diagnosis from a GP. Continue reading...

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48 h. ago Farage sparks furious backlash after claiming children with special educational needs are ‘over diagnosed’

The Reform UK leader claimed GPs are over diagnosing adults with mental health problems and children with special educational needs

Politics

50 h. ago Pet owners share key things you should know before getting a dog or cat

While more than half of pet owners said having a pet has improved their physical and mental health, there are definitely a few insights they wish they had prior to becoming pet parents

Politics

52 h. ago BBC EastEnders fans spot new romance for Phil Mitchell with unexpected character

EastEnders fans are convinced that Phil Mitchell is set to find love with one character who he was seen growing closer with following his recent mental health crisis.

Politics

58 h. ago Freddie Flintoff's heartbreaking admission after thinking Top Gear crash killed him

Freddie Flintoff was involved in a life-threatening car crash while filming for Top Gear in 2022 and has now opened up about the mental health battle he endured in the aftermath

Events

61 h. ago Little boy left waiting years for autism diagnosis as dad says kids getting "lost in system"

Health chiefs no longer put young people with suspected conditions like autism on waiting lists with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS).

Politics