8 h. ago NHS Lanarkshire opens hospital garden to support children and young people’s mental health

The health board’s Green Health Partnership (GHP) has teamed up with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) to create the relaxing garden.

Society

7 d. ago Martin Lewis issues warning to people sharing bank Pin code with family members or carers

Martin Lewis is urging banks to make changes to help older people and those with mental health issues provide safe access to their accounts.

Events

8 d. ago Martin Lewis’ charity warns over easy pin mistake that could see YOU lose cash

HOUSEHOLDS have been warned about an easy pin mistake that could see you lose cash. New research by Money and Mental Health Policy Institute has found a fifth of people with mental health problems share their pin or bank details with people to get help with their finances. But the move could leave them at...

Events

1 week ago DVLA regulations as drivers could lose licence over three common medicines

Drivers with depression must tell the DVLA if their mental health affects their ability to drive safely, and people on certain antidepressants, painkillers and tranquillisers must declare them

Politics

1 week ago Harry and Meghan warn of social media impact on young people’s mental health

The Duke of Sussex warned that the digital world has ‘fundamentally changed how we experience reality’.

Events

1 week ago Why late night social media posting could be bad for your health

Researchers found a link between people who posted on social media overnight and poor mental health

Politics

1 week ago Why late night social media posting is linked to worse wellbeing

Researchers found a link between people who posted on social media overnight and poor mental health

Politics

1 week ago The impact TV and films are having on the mental health of young people

New calls for age ratings and additional guidance have been made in light of the survey

Culture

1 week ago Survivor teams up with West London experts to support people’s mental health after major incidents

Survivor teams up with West London experts to support people’s mental health after major incidents  London Post

Events

1 week ago PIP or ADP can provide up to £749 every month to people with mental health issues

Nearly 1.5 million people are currently receiving PIP or Adult Disability Payment to help with stress, anxiety or depression.

Economics

2 w. ago Livingston firm announces charity partnership with counselling service

John Heaney Electrical Limited (JHE), has signed an initial 12-month deal with Smile, which was set up 10 years ago to help young people in West Lothian suffering from mental health problems.

Politics

2 w. ago Experts on how to talk with kids about violence in the news: ‘No topic is off limits’

The Guardian spoke with therapists, media experts and journalists about helping kids process bad news and develop healthy media habitsWhen rightwing commentator Charlie Kirk was killed last month, footage of his shooting spread rapidly across social media. Today, anyone with a smartphone can access gruesome videos and images – as well as troves of misinformation. Though some experts have been sounding the alarm about the potential harm of smartphones on children and teen’s mental health, the fact is most young people still have access to phones – and the often disturbing content that flows out of them.The Guardian spoke with seven experts on how best to speak with kids about upsetting content and news, at what age to start those conversations – and what to avoid.Anya Kamenetz, journalist and publisher of The Golden Hour newsletterEugene Beresin, MD, psychiatrist and executive director of the Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds at Massachusetts general hospitalTara Conley, assistant ...

Events

2 w. ago How do you talk to kids about violence in the news? We asked experts

The Guardian spoke with therapists, media experts and journalists about helping kids process bad news and develop healthy media habitsWhen rightwing commentator Charlie Kirk was killed last month, footage of his shooting spread rapidly across social media. Today, anyone with a smartphone can access gruesome videos and images – as well as troves of misinformation. Though some experts have been sounding the alarm about the potential harm of smartphones on children and teen’s mental health, the fact is most young people still have access to phones – and the often disturbing content that flows out of them.The Guardian spoke with seven experts on how best to speak with kids about upsetting content and news, at what age to start those conversations – and what to avoid.Anya Kamenetz, journalist and publisher of The Golden Hour newsletterEugene Beresin, MD, psychiatrist and executive director of the Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds at Massachusetts general hospitalTara Conley, assistant ...

Events

2 w. ago Young people in Wales with mental health problems feel 'isolated and hopeless'

Less than half of children know where to get mental health support

Politics

2 w. ago Starmer issues benefits warning for young people with mental illnesses

The prime minister said he was concerned that young people on benefits could end up on welfare for life

Events

2 w. ago Starmer issues benefit warning for young people with mental illnesses

The Prime Minister said he was concerned that young people on benefits could end up on welfare for life

Events

2 w. ago Starmer suggests rethink on benefits for people with mental health illnesses

The Prime Minister said he was concerned that people on benefits in their 20s could end up in a life of welfare dependence.

Science

3 w. ago 'Deceptive' two word phrase could actually be a sign someone is battling anxiety

Anxiety is a common mental health condition, with one in four people in the UK experiencing a mental health problem each year. And an expert said you should pay attention to two words

Events

4 w. ago DWP ramps up job support for 65,000 people with mental health conditions, back pain or high blood pressure

Specialist Jobcentre staff are being redeployed to give skills and employment support to people on Universal Credit.

Events