69 m. ago Experts list the harms and benefits of gaming to help ‘cut through the noise’

Researchers at the Oxford Internet Institute have outlined 13 ways in which playing video games might influence a person’s mental health.

Politics

85 m. ago Rogue woodpecker terrorizes village and smashes dozens of car mirrors and windows

The bird's reign of terror has prompted residents to adopt creative countermeasures

Events

3 h. ago Full list of Blue Badge criteria as 19 key points decide who is eligible for benefit

Blue Badges are issued by local authorities and can help people with severe disabilities, or physical or mental health conditions, park closer to their destination

Politics

6 h. ago Mental health volunteer thought he was dreaming after winning a car for 2p

A 43-year-old volunteer had just woken up when he got a knock on the door to tell him his 2p ticket had won a car and a watch worth £30,000

Politics

7 h. ago Cambuslang gym hosted a ‘Thunderbuddy Throwdown’ in aid of Scottish Association for Mental Health

Fortius Athletics hosted their eagerly-anticipated annual event for SAMH.

Politics

9 h. ago Fuming locals living near noisy women's jail forced to sell up and move

Justice Secretary says the timeline for proposed solutions will be shared as soon as possible - but some locals have up and left, while others are experiencing mental health issues.

Events

13 h. ago Headteachers across the UK are facing mental health crisis, new poll reveals

The majority of school leaders said their mental health has been negatively affected in the last year

Society

25 h. ago Coroner criticises NHS for not treating menopause with enough importance after teacher killed herself following its onset

Jacqueline Potter, 54, drove her car into the path of a HGV on overnight leave from a mental health unit.

Events

26 h. ago The 'hidden flaw' in your brain that some experts say is the REAL cause of depression

Could a discovery in scanning enable psychiatrists to spot the neurological causes of depression in patients' brains and treat them?

Science

43 h. ago Dannii Minogue calls out The X Factor for lack of mental health support and details 'tough' schedule

Dannii Minogue has admitted her stint judging The X Factor from 2007-2010 'took it's toll' and left her drained, calling out the show for their lack of mental health support.

Politics

47 h. ago Pilates machine that provides 'all in one workout' cut by 51% in Wowcher deal

Pilates has become famed for its ability to provide both physical and mental health benefits.

Economics

50 h. ago Mental health deaths inquiry to ‘confront big and difficult questions head on’

The Lampard Inquiry is examining deaths at NHS-run inpatient units in Essex between 2000 and 2023.

Events

50 h. ago Why you shouldn't break a car window to rescue a dog on a hot day

As the weather warms up, people are being reminded to not leave their dogs in hot cars. But what is the law exactly when it comes to breaking a car window to rescue a pet?

Events

55 h. ago Love Island's Dr Alex George reveals he struggled with 'dark times' before diagnosis

Former Love Island star Dr Alex George has bravely revealed an insight into his mental health, admitting he's experienced 'dark times' but believe's he's on the right path

Politics

57 h. ago Being shouted at by parents can alter child’s brain, experts tell UK MPs

Meeting will hear how exposure to verbal abuse leads to biological changes and can make mental ill-health likelierBeing shouted at by their parents reshapes children’s brains and makes them more likely to have mental ill-health and struggle to maintain friendships, MPs will hear on Monday.Verbal abuse by adults can leave children unable to enjoy pleasure and seeing the world as threatening, experts in child development and mental health will tell a meeting at Westminster. Continue reading...

Society

57 h. ago Businesses that lead on inclusion today will thrive in the future

Mental health and neurodiversity require more nuanced approaches in the workplace, says Musab Hemsi

Politics

57 h. ago Young Scot waited over six years for mental health treatment on NHS

EXCLUSIVE: A freedom of information request has revealed the long waits experienced by some young people.

Politics

57 h. ago The SNP Government has shamefully betrayed the next generation of Scots

In his Daily Record column, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar reveals shock figures showing how long young people wait for mental health treatment.

Politics

58 h. ago Suspect in Vancouver ramming attack charged with eight counts of murder

Prosecutors say more charges are possible against Kai-Ji Adam Lo, who was arrested at the sceneVancouver car-ramming attack – latest updatesThe suspect in a car-ramming attack that killed 11 people and injured dozens at a Filipino heritage festival in the Canadian city of Vancouver has been charged with eight counts of second degree murder, prosecutors have said.More charges were possible against Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, the British Columbia prosecution service said. Investigators ruled out terrorism and said Lo had a history of mental health issues. Continue reading...

Events

62 h. ago Mental health inquiry into patient deaths to hear from health and safety execs

Hundreds died while under the care of the Essex Partnership University Foundation NHS Trust and the North East London Foundation Trust.

Science