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GPs: Mental health problems are being over diagnosed
A BBC investigation reveals hundreds of family doctors believe normal life stresses are being over-medicalised, diverting resources from severe cases. Read the full report.
Men's Therapy Stigma: Readers Share Views on Mental Health
Independent readers discuss why men fear therapy, citing stigma, social conditioning, and industry distrust. Discover the barriers and the calls for greater compassion.
Alarming Study on UK Youth Mental Health Crisis
A stark new study highlights a crisis in young people's mental wellbeing. We examine the findings and the urgent call for action. If you are struggling, support is available.
Princess of Wales Opens Up on Maternal Mental Health
The Princess of Wales pens emotional letter supporting maternal mental health awareness, championing 'love, hope and compassion' for parents facing perinatal challenges.
NHS ADHD Services Close to New Patients Amid Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals ADHD services across England are closing to new NHS patients, leaving thousands without diagnosis or treatment amid unprecedented demand.
Aimee Lou Wood on mental health and Angelina Jolie's impact
Sex Education star Aimee Lou Wood reveals her personal mental health struggles and how Angelina Jolie's honesty about her own experiences provided crucial comfort and validation.
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.
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.
Teenager dies at Cumbria mental health unit
Exclusive: Grieving family demands investigation after 17-year-old boy dies while under NHS care at Cumbria's Carleton Clinic, raising serious questions about mental health facility safety protocols.
Mental Health Calls Need Medical Response, Not Police Force
Exclusive investigation reveals how sending armed police to mental health emergencies leads to preventable tragedies. Discover why experts demand medical-first response systems.
Elmo's viral mental health tweet inspires Netflix project
NASCAR star Bubba Wallace reveals how a simple tweet from Elmo sparked a global mental health conversation and led to unexpected Netflix collaborations.
Mentally ill knifeman's train rampage leaves multiple stabbed
Exclusive: A mentally ill knifeman launched a horrific stabbing spree aboard a Huntingdon train, leaving multiple victims fighting for their lives as terrified passengers fled in panic. Shocking details emerge about the security failure that put commuters
Mum ate cigarettes and drank hand sanitiser in mental health crisis
A mother's mental health breakdown led to shocking acts of desperation as she consumed cigarettes from an ashtray and drank hand sanitiser while waiting for NHS help.
Social Media's Toxic Perfection Harms Kids' Mental Health
Exclusive: British parents reveal how social media's unrealistic beauty standards and dangerous content are creating a mental health crisis among children, with urgent calls for government intervention.
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.
Roman Kemp: 'I feel like I've failed' mental health admission
Capital Radio host Roman Kemp opens up about his mental health struggles and feelings of failure in an emotional new interview that's resonating with fans nationwide.
NFL Star Doug Martin's Tragic Death After Rehab Fall
Former NFL running back Doug Martin's devastating death after falling from rehab centre window exposes critical gaps in mental health care for athletes. Exclusive details reveal his desperate final hours.
BBC star launches mental health fund after depression battle
Former BBC presenter Marcus Skeete reveals his devastating mental health struggle and launches groundbreaking fund to support others in crisis
Kristen Bell's mental health struggle revelation
Frozen star Kristen Bell opens up about her profound mental health battle and the daily practices that help her manage depression and anxiety.
Mental health support cut before park murder
A coroner's inquest reveals how a Devon man killed a stranger in a park just months after his mental health support was terminated, raising serious questions about care system failures.
Student nurse failed by NHS before suicide, coroner rules
A coroner has ruled that a promising student nurse was neglected by hospital staff before her tragic suicide, exposing critical failures in mental health care.
NHS mental health failures in postnatal depression tragedy
Exclusive investigation reveals how systemic failures in NHS mental health support contributed to the death of a young mother battling severe postnatal depression, as her family demands urgent reform.
NHS prescribes social activities over pills for depression
In a major policy shift, NICE recommends social connection, community groups and hobbies as first-line treatment for depression in adults, challenging medication-heavy approaches.
Youth Suicide Rates Up 50% in Decade
Shocking new data reveals a devastating 50% increase in suicide rates among children and young people in England over the past ten years, with experts calling for urgent mental health reforms.
Medical trial transforms young person's depression battle
A groundbreaking clinical trial offers new hope for treatment-resistant depression as a young patient shares their life-changing experience with an innovative medical approach.
Australia sues TikTok, Instagram over youth mental health crisis
Australia launches landmark legal battle against TikTok and Instagram, demanding radical algorithm changes and billions in compensation for youth mental health damage.
ADHD Adults Face 5x Higher Financial Crisis Risk
Groundbreaking UK research reveals adults with ADHD are nearly five times more likely to face serious financial difficulties, with new study exposing the devastating mental health impact of money struggles.
NI Mental Health Crisis Worsens Amid Political Stalemate
Leading psychiatrists warn that Northern Ireland's mental health services are at breaking point, with political stagnation at Stormont exacerbating a growing crisis affecting patients across the region.
Mother smothered autistic son after hearing voices
A heartbroken mother suffering from psychosis smothered her five-year-old autistic son with a pillow after hearing voices that told her he 'didn't belong in this world', as harrowing court case reveals.
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