86 m. ago Children with special needs in England may lose legal right to school support

Exclusive: Schools minister declines to rule out replacing EHCP documents as part of plans to change Send systemHundreds of thousands of children with special needs could lose their legal entitlement to extra support in schools in England under plans being considered by ministers, a move that campaigners warn could force thousands more pupils out of mainstream education.The reforms relate to education, health and care plans (EHCPs), statutory documents families have relied on for more than a decade to guarantee their children’s right to support for conditions such as autism spectrum disorder and mental health issues. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago NHS plan to open 'calm and welcoming' mental health A&Es across England to ease pressure on 'chaotic' major hospitals

Around 250,000 people went to A&E last year due to a mental health crisis - with around a quarter facing a wait of 12 hours or longer.

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11 h. ago Mental health A&E units to open across England where patients can be seen in 10 minutes

Anybody who walks in will be seen by a mental health specialist within ten minutes, reports say

Science

11 h. ago Jimmy Carr makes heartbreaking admission about his mental health and opens up about death of best friend Sean Lock to Alison Hammond in rare candid interview

The comedian, 52, was the latest celebrity to spend a weekend with Alison Hammond on her new interview show.

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11 h. ago Kate Middleton's secret life as 'incredibly emotional' sister to James Middleton

Kate Middleton has always been there for her younger brother James, who has battled with his mental health over the years and has praised the royal's 'emotional intelligence'

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11 h. ago NHS to open more ‘mental health A&Es’ to relieve pressure on hospitals

The scheme is expected to be expanded nationally to dozens of locations as part of a ten-year NHS plan to be published this summer.

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14 h. ago Deaf TikTok star who died after taking poison was failed by mental health services, coroner says

Imogen Nunn, 25, died in Brighton , East Sussex, on New Year's Day 2023, having struggled with her mental health since she was 13.

Events

17 h. ago Suspect in arson at Pennsylvania governor's official residence to seek delay in next court hearing

A man accused of trying to burn down Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s official residence is seeking to delay his next court appearance because he's receiving mental health treatment

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18 h. ago Deaf TikTok star died after ‘failure’ by mental health services, inquest finds

Imogen Nunn, 25, died in Brighton, East Sussex, on New Year’s Day 2023, after ingesting a poisonous substance she ordered online.

Events

20 h. ago Study reveals psychological impact of ghosting and gaslighting

The dating app culture may be contributing to a mental health crisis, researchers warn

Science

20 h. ago Pep Guardiola issues Phil Foden response after Man City star's mental health admission

Pep Guardiola says that Manchester City will offer Phil Foden their full support after he opened on his mental and physical struggles following a difficult season

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20 h. ago Pep Guardiola reveals Phil Foden’s status for Club World Cup after England omission

Foden was left out of Thoma Tuchel’s latest England squad as he battles an ankle injury, while he has also opened up about struggles with his mental health in recent weeks

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30 h. ago Musician scarred for life in horror slashing attack after masked stranger storms stage

Guitarist and singer Craig Scott has opened up on his mental health battle.

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33 h. ago ‘When power can define madness’: China accused of using mental health law to lock up critics

More than a decade after China passed a groundbreaking mental health law, victims and activists say that involuntary hospitalisation remains commonZhang Po was barely one year out of school when an out of control mine-cart barrelled into him deep in a pit in Anhui province, causing injuries that ended his brief career as a coalminer. Since the accident in 1999, he has been living off disability allowances provided by his former employer in Huainan, Anhui’s coal city. But in 2024 Zhang was sent to hospital once again – this time to a psychiatric ward.Zhang was sectioned for 22 days in June after he protested outside the office of his former employer, demanding an increase in his disability allowance. “I endured more than 20 days of humiliation in there. There was no phone, and my belt and shoelaces were taken away,” Zhang said in a recent interview with Chinese media. Zhang said that he was forced to take medicines and tied to his bed for several hours a day. After the three weeks in...

Society

41 h. ago Man sexually assaulted mental health worker then ‘laughed about it’

"It’s not funny, it’s not ‘banter’ and it’s not a joke"

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41 h. ago 'I worry my anxious son will struggle to cope without me if anything happened'

Our resident agony aunt Coleen Nolan has advice for a concerned mum whose son seems to be struggling with his mental health and she doesn't want life to pass him by

Politics

41 h. ago Exam season is here: A psychology expert’s top tips to support a child through exam stress

Exam season can be a testing time—not just for students, but also for parents. Recently, more than three quarters (77%) of teachers and school leaders reported seeing mental health issues related to exam anxiety in their Year 11 students during the past academic year, so it comes as no surprise that many parents are deeply concerned about the mental health of their children during this stressful period.

Science

42 h. ago Prince Harry's pregnant ex Cressida Bonas shows off her growing baby bump as she attends London event with half

Prince Harry's ex-girlfriend attended a London event to mark Mental Health Awareness Week with half-sister Isabella Branson.

Politics

43 h. ago Ghosting and gaslighting could trigger depression and paranoia, study finds

The dating app culture may be contributing to a mental health crisis, researchers warn

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45 h. ago 4 mental effects of fraud – and how to heal after being scammed

Being scammed can significantly impact mental health, leading to feelings of anxiety, shame and a loss of trust.

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