28 h. ago Joe Marler says he took mental health issues out on heavily pregnant wife

‘It would actually manifest in rage and anger,’ former England rugby star staid

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42 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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45 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.

Science

54 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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1 week ago ‘Men are not expected to be interested in babies’: how society lets new fathers – and their families – down

Around one in 10 fathers experience serious mental health issues in the period before and after their child is born. What can be done?• Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDean Rogut was holding it together.He had become a father for the first time, but it had not gone to plan. At 12 weeks pregnant, his wife was put on bed rest. At 24 weeks, their son, Max, was born.Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best reads Continue reading...

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2 w. ago England football legend Paul Gascoigne, 58, issues positive health update after years of battling alcohol addiction and mental health problems

England legend Paul Gascoigne has issued a positive update regarding his health. Gascoigne, 58, has endured years of struggles with alcohol addiction and mental health problems.

Society

2 w. ago Narcissism can’t always be fixed – but you can heal after being hurt by it | Bianca Denny

A narcissist’s shadow is a cold and lonely place to find oneself. What’s essential is to develop coping skills and management strategiesThe modern mind is a column where experts discuss mental health issues they are seeing in their workIt is observed quite often that many people seek therapy to navigate the challenges posed by those who refuse to do the same.Cassie, a 35-year-old mother of two, was one such patient. Blind-sided by the abrupt end of her decade-long marriage, Cassie described her estranged husband, Michael, as a “full-blown narcissist” – charming, grandiose, entitled and self-centred. A senior barrister, Michael represented a slew of high-profile clients and was renowned for his arrogance, both in and out of the courtroom. Continue reading...

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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3 w. 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

3 w. ago Shocking moment grinning female police officer is caught on camera saying 'let her rot' about vulnerable teenager

The female police office made the remark after the 19-year-old, who has a history of mental health issues, failed to open the door when she and three colleagues called round.

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