5 h. ago He was trapped in hospitals for a decade because he’s autistic – now Nicholas is finally free

Special Report: For more than 10 years, Nicholas Thornton was detained in dementia care homes, psychiatric units and A&E wards because he couldn’t get the help he needed for his autism. It took a huge toll on his health, leaving the 29-year-old unable to speak. Now, one year after The Independent told his story, Nicholas is in his own home – and even able to talk again. Rebecca Thomas reports

Politics

8 h. ago ‘Summer SAD’: How hotter temperatures can affect your mental health

Seasonal affective disorder is more commonly known for people who struggle during the winter months

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19 h. ago The diet to beat ADHD, depression and more mental health conditions according to these leading psychiatrists

Asked to list the symptoms of coeliac disease or gluten sensitivity, and no doubt you think of tummy troubles: cramps, bloating, nausea and uncomfortable digestive issues.

Science

33 h. ago Impact of domestic violence on mental health ‘can last for decades’

A new study from the University of Glasgow explored the mental health consequences associated with domestic violence.

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34 h. ago NHS trust and ward manager guilty of safety failures after patient Alice Figueiredo, 22, killed herself at mental health hospital

Jurors at the Old Bailey found that North East London NHS Foundation Trust was not responsible for the death of Alice Figueiredo, 22, but had 'failed to ensure the safety of a non-employee'.

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34 h. ago NHS trust cleared of manslaughter after woman takes life in mental health unit

Alice Figueiredo died at Goodmayes Hospital in Redbridge in 2015

Politics

36 h. ago Reform UK backs plan to put swift bricks in every new home in England

Party joins MPs across political spectrum in supporting bird conservation amendment similar to one blocked by LabourReform UK has joined MPs from across the political spectrum in supporting an amendment to provide every new home in England with at least one “swift brick” to help endangered cavity-nesting birds, after a similar amendment was blocked by Labour in the committee stage.Richard Tice , a former housing developer and the Reform deputy leader, said his party’s MPs would support a revised amendment tabled by Labour’s Barry Gardiner to incorporate the measure in the government’s increasingly controversial planning bill. Continue reading...

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40 h. ago Nottingham attack families to meet Streeting after questions ‘stonewalled’

Valdo Calocane was treated by mental health staff before killing three people and attempting to kill three others.

Events

3 d. ago Love Island bosses recruit counsellors over fears of contestants' wellbeing

EXCLUSIVE: The mental health of Love Island contestants is a top priority, producers say, with counsellors on hand 24-7, as well as water and sun cream charts and training on dealing with fame

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3 d. ago Man killed wife and son, 7, before turning gun on himself after becoming depressed over ‘unemployment,’ family says

An unidentified Texas man allegedly struggling with his mental health is believed to have shot his wife, young son, and then himself in Katy on Saturday morning.

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3 d. ago Harry Redknapp in 'scary' realisation as he shares how his struggles impacted wife Sandra

Harry Redknapp has revealed the toll his role as a football manager took on his mental health, admitting that on his 'bad days', he was of no use to his family and wife Sandra

Politics

4 d. ago US supreme court rules Doge can access social security data during legal challenge

Key player in Trump’s drive to slash federal workforce keeps access to sensitive records including family court and mental health recordsThe US supreme court on Friday permitted the so-called “department of government efficiency” (Doge), a key player in Donald Trump’s drive to slash the federal workforce, broad access to the personal information of millions of Americans in Social Security Administration data systems while a legal challenge plays out.At the request of the justice department, the justices put on hold Maryland-based US district judge Ellen Hollander’s order that had largely blocked Doge’s access to “personally identifiable information” in data such as medical and financial records while litigation proceeds in a lower court. Hollander found that allowing Doge unfettered access likely would violate a federal privacy law. Continue reading...

Events

4 d. ago Perrie Edwards reveals extreme lengths she went to in bid to manage panic attacks

Little Mix's Perrie Edwards has opened up about seeking support from therapists to help deal with her mental health, after candidly speaking about panick attacks and anxiety

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4 d. ago PE teacher, 31, who was obsessed with not going bald took his own life after switching to an unlicensed drug in Dubai to treat his hair loss, inquest hears

Sam Applegarth, 31, who had no history of mental health problems, hanged himself in Dubai after starting an online course of dutasteride - a drug not licensed for hair loss in the UK.

Society

4 d. ago Suicide tragedy of PE teacher, 31, with no history of mental health problems after taking online course of unlicensed hair loss drug in Dubai

Sam Applegarth, 31, who had no history of mental health problems, hanged himself in Dubai after starting an online course of dutasteride - a drug not licensed for hair loss in the UK.

Society

4 d. ago Asda chaos as bomb fears sparks mass evacuation with shoppers 'screaming' and 'crying'

The Bootle branch of the supermarket giant descended into chaos after reports began circulating of a suspicious man inside the store, sparking an urgent evacuation around 10am.

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4 d. ago Rising star rapper took his own life after telling partner he 'was tired and ready to go' after mental health battles when he couldn't see his daughter

EXCLUSIVE: Jevon Ellis, 30, had played at numerous festivals, had his music used on a Nike campaign and was featured on a list of NME's top 100 new artists to watch.

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4 d. ago Sam Thompson 'blown away' as he crosses Soccer Aid finishing line in tears

Sam Thompson battled through injuries and mental health struggles to complete his 260 mile charity challenge for Unicef over five days - and he's finally done it.

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4 d. ago I'm A Celebrity star says 'I don't think I'd want to be here' as they open up on health

Darren Day has spoken out about his mental health and addiction battle, as he revealed that he was misdiagnosed with a number of different conditions before being told he had ADHD.

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4 d. ago Sam Thompson 'in tears' during Soccer Aid challenge as Tony Bellew comes to the rescue

Sam Thompson has been battling through injuries and mental health struggles to complete his 260 mile charity challenge, and was supported by his former I'm A Celebrity co-star as he broke down in tears.

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