3 h. ago Law on smacking children explained as doctors demand end to legal protection of ‘reasonable punishment’

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health demands an end to the "Victorian" punishment saying it harms their mental health and places kids at risk

Society

4 h. ago EastEnders legend's return 'sealed' as soap confirms special Phil Mitchell episode

EastEnders fans are convinced that an icon will make a return to Walford in upcoming scenes as part of Phil Mitchell's ongoing mental health storyline

Politics

7 h. ago MSP's praise as NHS Lanarkshire hits child mental health target

According to new figures released by Public Health Scotland, 90.8 per cent of young people in NHS Lanarkshire were seen within 18 weeks of referral with the Scottish number being 90.6 per cent.

Events

9 h. ago Prince William suggests NHS staff should have 'an enforced career break' to protect their mental health as he marks 5 years since Covid pandemic at Royal Berkshire Hospital

The Prince of Wales appeared jovial this morning as he paid a visit to the Royal Berkshire Hospital.

Science

10 h. ago Man killed mum with crossbow and 'told police devil made him do it'

Daniel Parker had a serious mental health condition and fatally shot his mum with a crossbow, as well as using it to attack his sister and a neighbour, a court heard

Events

11 h. ago Revealed: Nearly a million Londoners say they can't work full

Big increase in young Londoners unable to work due to poor mental health

Economics

13 h. ago William suggests enforced career breaks to protect NHS workers’ mental health

The Prince of Wales visited the Oasis Health and Wellbeing Centre and garden in Reading, used by staff from the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.

Politics

15 h. ago Heston Blumenthal recounts suicidal thoughts and hallucinating about guns in heart

The chef, 58, spoke about his mental health struggles to presenters Cat Deeley , 48, and Ben Shepherd, 50, to mark bipolar awareness month.

Events

18 h. ago Liam Payne's girlfriend Kate Cassidy sobs as she reveals intimate details on last days together

Liam Payne's girlfriend Kate Cassidy will today open up about the 1D star's mental health struggles and the heartbreaking grief she has experienced since his death

Politics

22 h. ago ‘You took the life of someone who had given you life’: the women killed by their sons

Nearly one in 10 women who have died at the hands of men in the UK in the past 15 years were killed by their sons. Here are 10 such casesMore than 170 mothers killed by their sons in 15 years in UK, report reveals‘A real injustice’: mothers killed by their children is still a hidden issue in UKA report has revealed that more than 170 mothers across the UK have been killed by their sons in the past 15 years – nearly one in 10 of all women who died at the hands of men.Here we look at 10 cases of mothers killed by their sons. They underline the range of ages, backgrounds and family circumstances of the victims and perpetrators, and some key factors – most strikingly, mental health problems – that led to the killings. Continue reading...

Events

36 h. ago Liam Payne’s girlfriend to give first TV interview since singer’s death

Kate Cassidy will speak about the One Direction star’s ‘struggles’ on ITV’s Lorraine as part of the show’s new mental health campaign.

Events

39 h. ago Liverpool legend breaks down in tears after brave suicide admission as he opens up on mental health struggles after retirement: 'I miss everything about playing'

The former Reds star shared how nearly took his own life by intentionally crashing his car, admitting he was 'fighting himself not to do it' while on his way to pick up his son.

Events

49 h. ago Midlife crisis? Youngest years of your life are now the toughest, new survey finds

A study found that in six English-speaking countries worldwide a booming mental health crisis meant the youth were no longer one of the happiest generations

Events

61 h. ago Going to the gym gives me so much more than the physique I want, even if body dysmorphia lingers | Bertin Huynh

I feel more focused and energetic than ever before. But as I have changed, so has my algorithmFor almost my entire life I hated how I looked.I was by no means unhealthy but a youth spent playing video games and eating heaping mounds of white rice meant I was far from the models, superheroes and movie stars I looked up to.Sign up for our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morningBertin Huynh is a multimedia journalist and producerIn Australia, support is available at Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636, Lifeline on 13 11 14, and at MensLine on 1300 789 978. In the UK, the charity Mind is available on 0300 123 3393 and Childline on 0800 1111. In the US, call or text Mental Health America at 988 or chat 988lifeline.org Continue reading...

Politics

65 h. ago Zoe Saldana explains her important family mental health routine

The actor says she will now be spending more time with her children

Society

66 h. ago Mental health crisis ‘means youth is no longer one of happiest times of life’

UN-commissioned study in UK, US, Ireland, Australia, Canada and New Zealand finds satisfaction rises with ageFor more than half a century, the midlife crisis has been a feature of western society. Fast cars, impulsive decisions, and peak misery between the age of 40 and 50. But all that is changing, according to experts.In a new paper commissioned by the UN, the leading academics Jean Twenge and David Blanchflower warn that a burgeoning youth mental health crisis in six English-speaking countries worldwide is upending the traditional pattern of happiness across our lifetimes. Continue reading...

Events

68 h. ago Mental health charity: Donations to Health in Mind mental health services help support your community

Spring is just around the corner, but for many the darkness continues. 1 in 4 of us are struggling with our mental health – and you can help.

Science

3 d. ago Former public schoolboy 'Lord of War' arms dealer could escape extradition due to government delays and his poor mental health

Guy Savage who masterminded multi-million-pound shipments of M16 assault rifles and silencers hidden in crates, has requested his extradition order to be discharged.

Politics

3 d. ago Anna was overwhelmed by the administrative burden of her job. Self

Over time, she was able to more readily accept the impact of ADHD on her life without labelling this as a character flawThe modern mind is a column where experts discuss mental health issues they are seeing in their workA central tension in psychotherapy is the interplay between acceptance and change. People usually seek therapy because they wish to alter some aspect of their lives. Yet, at its core, therapeutic change often begins with reaching an acceptance that suffering, distress and imperfections are an inherent part of the human experience.While this tension is at the heart of all therapies, there are two forms of therapy that explicitly target this interplay. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Teenager 'scarred for life' after being locked in mental health unit in Glasgow

SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: Harmony Hunter and her parents are now demanding answers alongside other Skye House patients.

Politics