2 h. ago The Beach Boys Brian Wilson's dark drug past – from 'dangerous substance' to dire warning

The Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson, who sadly died on 11 June, previously battled mental health issues along with drug and alcohol abuse and once issued a clear warning to his fans

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3 h. ago Brian Wilson, visionary creative spirit for the Beach Boys, dies aged 82

Musician, who suffered from mental health problems, wrote and produced the 1966 album Pet Sounds – seen by many as the greatest album of all timeBrian Wilson, the Beach Boys musician, songwriter and producer who created some of history’s most purely beautiful pop music, has died aged 82.In a post shared on Instagram on Wednesday, Wilson’s family wrote: “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away. We are at a loss for words right now. Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world. Love & Mercy.” Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Chaplain who starred in Channel 4 show Geordie Hospital went 'above and beyond' caring for patients and staff before taking her own life, inquest hears

Katie Watson was found hanging in Jesmond Dene, Newcastle, last September, having suffered long-standing mental health issues which required both community and in-patient treatment.

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6 h. ago What did Wynne Evans do as he gives life update following Strictly scandal?

The Strictly Come Dancing contestant, who recently announced his engagement, spoke on This Morning about his tumultuous few months and the impact on his mental health

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13 h. ago London College of Contemporary Arts Launches Free Mental Health and Wellness Support for Students and Staff

London College of Contemporary Arts Launches Free Mental Health and Wellness Support for Students and Staff  Yahoo Finance

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14 h. ago What a Welsh council is doing to tackle mental health issues in the area

Cllr Bryan Davies started a sobering discussion at a council meeting and spoke further afterwards

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14 h. ago 'Covid left me in a blacked out room, then I was put in a mental health unit'

Brandon says the initial Covid virus wasn't too bad - but the symptoms after were 'terrifying'

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14 h. ago Down by the river: a meditation on mental health – in pictures

During a period of deep personal turmoil, Marjolein Martinot took her camera down to the riverside in southern France – and began to feel connected again Continue reading...

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23 h. ago He was trapped in hospitals for a decade because he’s autistic – now Nicholas is finally free

Special Report: For more than 10 years, Nicholas Thornton was detained in dementia care homes, psychiatric units and A&E wards because he couldn’t get the help he needed for his autism. It took a huge toll on his health, leaving the 29-year-old unable to speak. Now, one year after The Independent told his story, Nicholas is in his own home – and even able to talk again. Rebecca Thomas reports

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27 h. ago ‘Summer SAD’: How hotter temperatures can affect your mental health

Seasonal affective disorder is more commonly known for people who struggle during the winter months

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29 h. ago Warning over hair loss cream used by millions after doctors discover freaky side effect

Doctors in the American Journal of Case Reports this week warned of an unexpected side effect of the hair growth treatment minoxidil. They detailed a case report of a 28-year-old French woman.

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38 h. ago The diet to beat ADHD, depression and more mental health conditions according to these leading psychiatrists

Asked to list the symptoms of coeliac disease or gluten sensitivity, and no doubt you think of tummy troubles: cramps, bloating, nausea and uncomfortable digestive issues.

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51 h. ago Impact of domestic violence on mental health ‘can last for decades’

A new study from the University of Glasgow explored the mental health consequences associated with domestic violence.

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52 h. ago NHS trust and ward manager guilty of safety failures after patient Alice Figueiredo, 22, killed herself at mental health hospital

Jurors at the Old Bailey found that North East London NHS Foundation Trust was not responsible for the death of Alice Figueiredo, 22, but had 'failed to ensure the safety of a non-employee'.

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52 h. ago NHS trust cleared of manslaughter after woman takes life in mental health unit

Alice Figueiredo died at Goodmayes Hospital in Redbridge in 2015

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58 h. ago Nottingham attack families to meet Streeting after questions ‘stonewalled’

Valdo Calocane was treated by mental health staff before killing three people and attempting to kill three others.

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3 d. ago Love Island bosses recruit counsellors over fears of contestants' wellbeing

EXCLUSIVE: The mental health of Love Island contestants is a top priority, producers say, with counsellors on hand 24-7, as well as water and sun cream charts and training on dealing with fame

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3 d. ago Man killed wife and son, 7, before turning gun on himself after becoming depressed over ‘unemployment,’ family says

An unidentified Texas man allegedly struggling with his mental health is believed to have shot his wife, young son, and then himself in Katy on Saturday morning.

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4 d. ago Harry Redknapp in 'scary' realisation as he shares how his struggles impacted wife Sandra

Harry Redknapp has revealed the toll his role as a football manager took on his mental health, admitting that on his 'bad days', he was of no use to his family and wife Sandra

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4 d. ago US supreme court rules Doge can access social security data during legal challenge

Key player in Trump’s drive to slash federal workforce keeps access to sensitive records including family court and mental health recordsThe US supreme court on Friday permitted the so-called “department of government efficiency” (Doge), a key player in Donald Trump’s drive to slash the federal workforce, broad access to the personal information of millions of Americans in Social Security Administration data systems while a legal challenge plays out.At the request of the justice department, the justices put on hold Maryland-based US district judge Ellen Hollander’s order that had largely blocked Doge’s access to “personally identifiable information” in data such as medical and financial records while litigation proceeds in a lower court. Hollander found that allowing Doge unfettered access likely would violate a federal privacy law. Continue reading...

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