5 h. ago Protest march police who face 'trial by social media' should be given mental health support, says report

Public order police ‘handing in their tickets’ to avoid demonstrations

Events

13 h. ago 19 Adult Disability Payment health conditions providing people with up to £749 each month

The devolved disability benefit can support people with a disability, long-term illness, physical or mental health condition.

Economics

4 d. ago AI companion for mindfulness can help ‘bridge gaps’ in mental health care

Mindfulness app Headspace’s chief clinical officer said its new AI companion can help support human mental health care workers.

Science

6 d. ago Nationwide announces major 'first' which will benefit its 16million members

The accolade was awarded by the Money And Mental Health Policy Institute, which says the award recognises the steps Nationwide has taken to "support its customers with mental health problems"

Politics

7 d. ago ‘She helps cheer me up’: the people forming relationships with AI chatbots

From virtual ‘wives’ to mental health support, more than 100m people are using personified chatbotsMen who have virtual “wives” and neurodiverse people using chatbots to help them navigate relationships are among a growing range of ways in which artificial intelligence is transforming human connection and intimacy.Dozens of readers shared their experiences of using personified AI chatbot apps, engineered to simulate human-like interactions by adaptive learning and personalised responses, in response to a Guardian callout. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Meta: Facebook owner could be forced to sell off Instagram and WhatsApp

The trial could mark a ‘new social media world order,’ tech expert says

Technology

8 d. ago Meta faces landmark trial which could break up its tech empire

The social media giant faces a competition trial, beginning on Monday, which could force it to sell Instagram and WhatsApp.

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Mothers will never be the priority’: Postnatal mental health support cut despite surge in women seeking help

One in five of the 600,000 women a year who give birth in the UK experience a mental health condition but support is patchy and on the decline

Science

2 w. ago London major trauma patients given pioneering mental health support in new NHS project

Headteacher Sali Goodrich is among those to benefit from the pilot after she broke her pelvis in a ‘freak’ horseriding accident

Science

3 w. ago £3m of mental health funding announced to support steelworkers

The funding will help steelworkers and their families in Port Talbot who are affected by Tata Steel's transition to greener steelmaking

Economics

3 w. ago Number of council staff who can’t work due to mental health a 'cause for concern'

One councillor in RCT said that the number of staff who can't attend work due to mental health reasons is a cause for concern and mentioned the idea of having mental health first aiders to help people get support

Politics

4 w. ago Chantel Bellew's heartbroken mum reveals devastating phone call before her death

Chantel Bellew's devastated mum has spoken out following the death of the dancer who appeared on Britain's Got Talent and admitted she received little mental health support

Events

4 w. ago Substance use must not be ignored by workplace wellbeing initiatives

Mental health support for employees struggling with drug or alcohol issues should be stepped up, writes Steph Keenan

Politics

4 w. ago Death by euthanasia in the Netherlands increased 10% in 2024, figures show

Watchdog urges ‘great caution’ with psychiatric illnesses after deaths in such cases rise to 219 from two in 2010The number of people in the Netherlands who died by euthanasia increased by 10% last year, figures have shown, as the official watchdog warned doctors to exercise “great caution” in cases where person has a psychiatric illness.The Netherlands, which has one of the world’s oldest and broadest euthanasia laws, allows doctors to end a person’s life if they are “suffering unbearably, with no prospect of improvement”. They must be diagnosed with a medical condition, but this can include a mental illness or dementia.In the UK, the charity Mind is available on 0300 123 3393 and Childline on 0800 1111. In the UK and Ireland, you can call Samaritans on freephone 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie. In the US, call or text Mental Health America at 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. In Australia, support is available at Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636, Lifeline on 13 11 14...

Events

last month Grieving mum to sue Scots jail after suicidal young son left to die alone in cell

Janice Burns claims her son Jordan was not given mental health support or medication despite numerous suicide attempts.

Events