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US Healthcare Crisis: 29% Say Cost is Top Problem

A record 23% of Americans believe the US healthcare system is 'in a state of crisis', with costs, insurance delays, and mental health access fuelling widespread pessimism. Discover the full survey findings.

US Healthcare Crisis: 29% Say Cost is Top Problem

A record 23% of Americans believe the US healthcare system is 'in a state of crisis,' with costs and access to mental health treatment major concerns. Experts warn of a dangerous feedback loop.

HIV survivor thriving 25 years after 7-year prognosis

Susan Cole was told she had seven years to live after an HIV diagnosis in 1999. Now, 25 years later, she campaigns against health inequities and stigma, as experts warn better access to preventative drugs is crucial to end transmissions by 2030.

New Mental Health Act Becomes Law in UK

Health Secretary Wes Streeting hails the new Mental Health Act as a 'giant leap' for dignity and autonomy. The law, receiving Royal Assent, overhauls the 1983 Act and aims to tackle racial inequalities and inappropriate detention.

Gemma Collins opens up on mental health struggle

TV personality Gemma Collins shares her emotional mental health struggles in a heartfelt Instagram post, revealing she feels 'broken inside' as her mother Joan, 70, recovers from pneumonia in hospital.

Health centre closure strands elderly patients

A New England mountain town's health centre closure forces 1,400 patients to travel further for care, severing vital patient-staff relationships. Discover the human impact.

Therapy: A Path Out of Narcissism, But NHS Cuts Bite

Psychodynamic psychotherapy helps combat narcissism by fostering self-awareness and connection. Yet, NHS cuts are drastically reducing this vital mental health service. Join the fight for accessible therapy for all.

Mum's schizophrenia led to toddler's swing death

A mental health expert explains how schizophrenia tragically distorted a mother's reality, leading to her toddler's death on a park swing. A heartbreaking reminder of the urgent need for mental health support.

Friend Influence Drives Teen Self-Harm, Study Reveals

Groundbreaking UK research reveals teenagers are significantly more likely to self-harm if their friends engage in similar behaviour, highlighting urgent need for peer-focused mental health interventions.

Denise Welch: I underestimated my depression

Loose Women star Denise Welch reveals her ongoing battle with clinical depression and shares powerful message about mental health awareness in emotional new interview.

Half of inactive UK youth classified as disabled

Groundbreaking research reveals nearly 50% of young Britons not in work or education are officially classified as disabled, with mental health conditions being the primary factor. Experts warn of a growing crisis affecting a generation.

Remote Scottish Village Accessible Only By Boat

Discover Hobbister, the astonishingly remote Scottish village where residents battle tidal schedules and weather just to reach civilisation. This hidden community lives in near-total isolation with a lifestyle unchanged for generations.

Maine Medicaid expansion preserves abortion access

In a landmark healthcare decision, Maine has successfully preserved abortion services through Medicaid expansion, creating a crucial precedent for reproductive rights across the United States.

NHS Online GP Access Puts Patients at Risk

Medical leaders raise alarm as new NHS digital initiative allowing patients to view full medical records online could endanger vulnerable individuals and overwhelm GP practices.

Frankie Bridge: Ketamine therapy changed my life

Saturdays singer Frankie Bridge opens up about her groundbreaking ketamine therapy journey, revealing how the controversial treatment transformed her mental health battle after traditional methods failed.

NHS allows HRT start without GP visit

Groundbreaking NHS policy change allows women to initiate hormone replacement therapy directly through pharmacies, breaking down barriers to menopause treatment across the UK.

Pharmacy Deserts: UK's Medicine Access Crisis

Shocking new analysis reveals the UK communities becoming 'pharmacy deserts' as hundreds of chemists close, leaving vulnerable patients struggling to access essential medications and healthcare advice.

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