4 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

Politics

7 h. ago Tsunami warning issued in Greece as 5.9 magnitude earthquake sparks urgent alert

The alert follows a 5.9 magnitude earthquake that struck on Wednesday morning

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7 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.

Society

18 h. ago McArthur hails ‘landmark moment’ after Holyrood vote on assisted dying

Holyrood voted by 70 votes to 56 in favour of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill.

Politics

22 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

Society

22 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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23 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.

Events

29 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

Politics

32 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...

Events

33 h. ago What is Assisted Dying and how would a new law work in Scotland?

MSPs will vote on whether the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill should clear its first parliamentary hurdle.

Events

42 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

Politics

44 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

Politics

48 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

Events

48 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...

Politics

48 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.

Events

49 h. ago Health Secretary Gray to abstain on initial assisted dying vote

The Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill will face its first vote on Tuesday.

Politics

52 h. ago Dad stabs wife, 2 children, to death before turning knife on himself hours before son's graduation

Jeremy Koch, 42, killed his wife and two sons just days after he was released from a mental health hospital with his partner's family decrying blaming his "sick mind" for the crime

Events

53 h. ago Jamie Laing on his ‘lowest point’ and the ‘stigma’ around men’s mental health

The reality star and businessman opens up about his mental health journey

Politics

53 h. ago We are all in this together: Brave Wigan warriors fight to encourage men to speak out

Moving video ‘We’re all Wigan. We’re all Warriors' marks the start of Mental Health Awareness week.

Events

62 h. ago Prioritise mental health of those affected by domestic abuse, charity urges

A recent report by Woman’s Trust found one in two women are seeking mental health support over domestic violence.

Events