4 h. ago Dirty habit followed by 18 million Americans linked to alarming surge of schizophrenia

A collection of studies has revealed a concerning link between people who use a controversial drug daily and mental health problems that could turn fatal.

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10 h. ago The anxious generation: Mental health issues are causing kids to regularly skip school, parents say

In a new survey of more than 1,000 parents across the U.S., nearly a third said their child missed more than a week of school due to mental health reasons

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12 h. ago Hobby enjoyed by millions of young people linked to risk of serious mental illness, shocking new study reveals

A new study has revealed a hobby enjoyed by millions is linked to poor mental health.

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15 h. ago New social, emotional and mental health primary school planned for Greater Manchester town

There is a shortage of these specialist schools in the area

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43 h. ago Tube passengers who tackled man with trousers down investigated by police

Officers say man, who was later detained under the Mental Health Act, was assaulted during incident

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56 h. ago Suspect arrested after shooting at Texas Target kills at least three people

Austin police chief said the suspect fled the scene and stole two cars before being captured and taken into custodyA gunman opened fire outside a Target store in Austin, Texas, on Monday, killing at least three people and injuring a fourth. The suspect, who fled the scene in a stolen car, is in police custody according to local officials.The name of the shooter has not been released, but was identified as a white 32-year-old man with a history of mental health issues, said Austin police chief Lisa Davis. Continue reading...

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57 h. ago Three dead and suspect with ‘mental health history’ in custody after ‘active shooter’ at Target store in Texas

Suspect shot three people in parking lot then fled in stolen car, police say

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64 h. ago One in three Scottish people do not feel confident approaching their GP with a mental health issue

Thirty-one per cent of Scottish people do not feel confident approaching their GP when they are facing mental health issues, a new study reports.

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65 h. ago I was 'terrified' I'd hurt my baby: bestselling novelist Sarah Vaughan shares secret battle with mental health condition that affects 1 in 6 new mothers

The novelist remembered struggling to walk up and down flights of stairs with her new baby, fearing she would drop them.

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66 h. ago Dr Alex George: ‘When I started fuelling my body, everything changed’

The TV doctor opens up about his relationship with food, and its impact on his mental health and overall wellbeing journey.

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67 h. ago Tributes to 'truly caring and thoughtful' man after sudden death

Mark Lupton worked tirelessly to support the deaf community and advocate for mental health support in Salford, on top of his day job at Healthwatch Salford

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69 h. ago Vigilante Tube passengers face arrest over 'assault' of naked man on the Tube after they took law into their hands when he dropped his trousers on packed carriage

British Transport Police (BTP) believe the naked man, who has since been detained under the mental health act, was assaulted on the District line in east London .

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3 d. ago Woman gets criminal conviction for not insuring motorbike when hospitalised with mental health crisis

The woman says she was in hospital with a mental health crisis when the insurance wasn’t paid

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3 d. ago One to Watch: Harriet Slater from Outlander: Blood of my Blood

The star of Outlander: Blood of My Blood talks romance, action and mental health

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3 d. ago ‘Your nether regions will know if you’ve skimped’: 16 summer cycling essentials

Saddling up for summer? Here’s the kit to keep you cool, comfortable and chafe-free• Hit the road with the best bike panniers and handlebar bagsCycling is one of the most rewarding activities around. It’s good for your physical and mental health, offers a carbon-free way of getting from A to B, and can often be the quickest and most cost-effective form of transport – particularly if you live in a city.Once you’re hooked, there are a few bits of kit that will improve your experience immeasurably, whether that’s comfortable clothing to curtail chaffing, or a water bottle to help you hydrate without stopping. In summer, the longer days and generally favourable conditions mean you can forgo additional accessories such as bike lights, mudguards and head-to-toe waterproofs – although they can’t be avoided forever if you become a year-round, all-weather rider. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Woman receives criminal conviction for uninsured motorbike when hospitalised with mental health crisis

The woman says she was in hospital with a mental health crisis when the insurance wasn’t paid

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4 d. ago I’m 15 and in love, but I have to walk on eggshells with my boyfriend | Annalisa Barbieri

You can’t fix him, or anyone else. You have to look after yourself first, and you may want to start by asking if this is a healthy relationshipEvery week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a problem sent in by a readerI’m 15, and in a six-month relationship with my boyfriend who has a very toxic home life. This has given him significant mental health issues.He gets upset by little things, and struggles to move on, catastrophising small disagreements, thinking I hate him and saying he’ll self-harm. He has a really strong sense of self: he hates people being better than him at anything he cares about, and is obsessed with looks. The real issue for me is that I often feel I’m walking on eggshells: I can’t tell him about achievements or he’ll get upset; I soften any viewpoint I’m worried he won’t like; I can’t tell him he upset me without him getting extremely defensive. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Man's insane weight loss and body transformation triggered by his dad's brutal last words

Josh Jones, from Newbridge, knew it was time to change when his mental health hit an all time low

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4 d. ago Canadian who could not renew visa due to mental health crisis faces UK ban

Academic Heather Scott has been told by Home Office that being ‘acutely ill’ is not an exceptional circumstanceThe Home Office is threatening to ban a Canadian academic from the UK after she was unable to renew her visa in time during a mental health crisis.Dr Heather Scott has lived in Britain since she came in 2011 on a study visa. The renowned academic, whose area of research relates to Victorian cemeteries including Highgate, Brompton and Abney Park, is required to be based in London. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago ‘We are diverse cultures come together’: the vision of harmony behind Manchester’s Caribbean carnival

Passionate elders of Leeward Islands People’s Association wanted to promote racial harmony – and inspired a tradition that is still going strong 55 years onThe Caribbean islands of St Kitts and Nevis are 4,000 miles from Greater Manchester and a fraction of the size. But the dual-island nation inspired a tradition in the English metropolis that is still going 55 years on – the annual carnival in Moss Side.Geraldine Walters, 79, a retired mental health nurse who was born in St Kitts, and her late husband, Rudolph, from Nevis, were on the very first organising committee from the Leeward Islands People’s Association (Lipa). Continue reading...

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