96 m. ago Signs of depression in later life and how to recognise them, according to experts

Mental health experts tell Lisa Salmon that depression in older adults is just as common as it is in young people, but it can be harder to spot.

Science

4 h. ago Mother spent so long fighting for mental health support for her 11

Jill Harrison (right), 46, of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, told the Daily Mail her daughter Amber (left) is only now getting the support she needs after the years-long battle.

Politics

4 h. ago Yorkshire woman who drowned in river 'repeatedly failed' by mental health services, inquest hears

The 'devoted' mother-of-one's body was recovered from the River Derwent last October

Events

5 h. ago Epstein abuse survivors urge lawmakers to back bill that would release all files

Co-author says bill almost has signatures needed to bypass leadership as survivor says this legislation ‘really matters’US politics live – latest updatesSeveral survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse signaled their support on Wednesday for a bipartisan resolution to release all the files related to the convicted sex offender, who died in a Manhattan prison in 2019.Speaking outside the US Capitol, Anouska De Georgiou, a survivor of both Epstein and his co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell, said that while “every day of this journey toward healing has come at a profound cost to my mental health,” she chose to be there because this legislation “really matters”. Continue reading...

Events

6 h. ago Tragic mum seen on CCTV 'running from invisible pursuer' hours before she vanished

The body of a devoted mum, who had been suffering with her mental health because of childhood trauma, was found in the River Derwent by police divers, three weeks after she went missing

Events

7 h. ago Khadija Shaw: ‘Sometimes you have to take a step back and think about your mental health’

In an exclusive interview, the Manchester City striker talks about the horrific racist abuse she suffered last season, playing with Viv Miedema and her hopes for 2025-26“It’s difficult,” says Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw. “Sometimes you have to take a step back and think about you and your mental health because if you’re not in a good place you won’t be able to perform. I wasn’t in a good place. It was about more than what happened in that match. There’s a lot that people didn’t and don’t know about.”Shaw is speaking for the first time about her decision to withdraw from Manchester City’s League Cup semi-final against Arsenal in February, four days after she had suffered horrific racist abuse following a 4-3 loss against the same side in the Women’s Super League. Manchester City said they were “appalled” and reported the matter to the police. Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago Labour MSP voices concerns over ongoing pressures facing Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Lanarkshire

Central Scotland list MSP Monica Lennon spoke out following the release of the latest statistics on waiting times to access mental health services.

Society

7 h. ago Family of woman who drowned in river say mental health services failed her

Mother-of-one Victoria Taylor was found dead in the River Derwent, in North Yorkshire, following a huge search operation in October 2024.

Events

8 h. ago Maine mass shooting survivors sue government for negligence: ‘Most preventable mass tragedies in American history’

The bew lawsuit accuses the Army of negligence for failing to act as shooter Robert Card’s mental health unraveled in the months before the October 2023 attack

Events

9 h. ago Trial date set for man accused of attempted murder of Army officer

Since the attack, the case has been repeatedly delayed as investigations over Esan's mental ill health and fitness to plead have been made.

Events

13 h. ago New UK survey shows lasting mental health toll of skin conditions beyond summer

A new UK study reveals the psychological impact of skin issues doesn’t fade with the seasons – with many still struggling into autumn.

Politics

13 h. ago Paisley woman set to take on Peak District challenge for mental health charity

Kerry Taylor will embark on a 30-kilmetre trek this weekend in memory of her brother and sister.

Politics

26 h. ago They want to talk to somebody. That ‘somebody’ ends up being AI

What is it like to get your mental health treatment from an unlicensed chatbot? Users tell Io Dodds how A.I. helped them through difficult times — but also how it can go catastrophically wrong

Politics

34 h. ago Edinburgh art show spotlights youth mental health and need for safe creative spaces

Edinburgh charity U-evolve, which has been supporting young people’s mental health since 2015, will host The Art of Taking Up Space, a three-day exhibition showcasing artwork created and curated by young people across the city. The free exhibition takes place from 30th September to 2nd October 2025 at Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Leith.

Politics

40 h. ago ‘Fear haunts us’: Pakistan’s floods leave mental scars long after waters recede

Shock, panic, guilt and grief grip survivors as mental health experts warn of chronic trauma from repeated exposure to natural disastersFor a 10-year-old, the loss is proving hard to grasp. “It has been four days since I last saw my home,” says Ahsan. He has not yet understood that the floods completely swept away his house in Dogoro Basha village in Shigar, Pakistan.His confusion is part of the devastating aftermath of long months of rain and floods that have devastated thousands of families in the country’s northern provinces and left more than 860 people dead so far. Continue reading...

Events

55 h. ago How a psychiatric condition can steer who we fall in love with

Researchers found that those diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder were more likely to have a partner who also had that same condition

Politics

57 h. ago Binge watching TV shows is good for your mental health and triggers fantasies, say boffins

The study found people who enjoy marathon sessions watching movies or TV shows or reading books are more likely to remember stories

Culture

59 h. ago Study finds the young are the unhappiest they’ve ever been. This might be why

Unhappiness now peaks amongst the young. Alex Bryson, David Blanchflower and Xiaowei Xu look at the change and question why

Politics

61 h. ago Why more and more people are tuning the news out: ‘Now I don’t have that anxiety’

Emotional toll of constant negative news and unlimited access to ‘doomscrolling’ has led to record-high news avoidanceNews has never been more accessible – but for some, that’s exactly the problem. Flooded with information and relentless updates, more and more people around the world are tuning out.The reasons vary: for some it’s the sheer volume of news, for others the emotional toll of negative headlines or a distrust of the media itself. In online forums devoted to mindfulness and mental health, people discuss how to step back, from setting limits to cutting the news out entirely. Continue reading...

Politics

68 h. ago Was 'Ozempic rage' a factor in grandmother allegedly stabbing boy, 10, in the neck? Doctor details 'toxic effect'

A court heard a forensic psychiatrist who assessed Julie Ann Williams had determined her mental health problems could have made her 'more vulnerable to the side effects' of Ozempic.

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