Are we over-medicalising teenage mental health?
Experts warn against over-diagnosing teens. Health Secretary orders review as GPs voice concerns. Is normal teenage angst being pathologised? Read the full story.
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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.
Independent Review into ADHD, Autism and Mental Health Services
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has launched an independent review into soaring demand for mental health, ADHD and autism services. The study will examine diagnosis rates and support access.
Independent Review into ADHD, Autism and Mental Health Services
Health Secretary Wes Streeting launches an independent review into soaring demand for mental health, ADHD and autism services. The study will examine diagnosis rates and support access.
Mental Health Diagnosis Review Ordered as Benefit Claims Soar
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has ordered an urgent review into mental health diagnoses, driven by a sharp rise in benefit claims. Explore the government's response and the potential impact on NHS services.
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.
Inquest: Staff failed to warn before girl's suicide
An inquest hears staff at a specialist unit failed to share that Mia Lucas, 12, had tied a ligature hours before her death. For confidential support call the Samaritans.
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.
Cannabis Clinic Fights Psychosis in London
A pioneering London clinic helps cannabis users experiencing psychosis. With demand rising for specialist support, discover how integrated treatment transforms lives.
YouTube filmmaker reviews 'apocalyptic' motorway services
David Burnip visited the UK's worst-reviewed motorway services at Leeming Bar and cut his review short after seeing the 'apocalyptic' toilets. Discover the full story.
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.
NHS faces winter crisis as early flu outbreak threatens thousands
The NHS braces for its toughest winter yet as an early flu season collides with ongoing pressures. Health officials warn of potential thousands of fatalities and overwhelming strain on hospital services across the UK.
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.
NHS Crisis: London Healthcare System at Breaking Point
Exclusive: Senior NHS officials warn of catastrophic service failures as budget constraints threaten London's healthcare infrastructure. New report reveals alarming gaps in patient care.
Hundreds of under-10s referred to gender services
Exclusive NHS data shows nearly 600 children aged nine and under have been referred to gender identity services, with medical professionals raising serious concerns about the implications for vulnerable young people.
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.
Scottish NHS boards get £135M emergency bailout
NHS Lanarkshire and NHS Ayrshire & Arran receive staggering £135.5 million in emergency funding, raising serious concerns about patient safety and the sustainability of Scotland's healthcare system.
Britain embraces CBT as preferred mental health treatment
New research reveals Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) has won overwhelming public support across Britain, with experts calling for wider NHS availability of the evidence-based treatment.
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.
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.
NHS Overhauls Women's Healthcare This Autumn
The NHS is transforming women's healthcare with new services starting this October. Discover how additional support for menstrual health, menopause care, and contraception will change lives across the UK.
Ext Therapy Cuts Depression Symptoms by 43%
Groundbreaking new research reveals how 'experience-based therapy' could transform mental health treatment in the UK, offering fresh hope for depression sufferers.
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.
Pharmacies Offer Free Mental Health & Contraception Services
Major NHS expansion puts local chemists on frontline of healthcare with walk-in mental health consultations and confidential contraceptive services - no GP appointment needed.
NHS Trust guilty after teen absconds from care and dies
A mental health trust has pleaded guilty to safety failures after a 17-year-old girl absconded from round-the-clock care and took her own life, exposing critical gaps in patient protection.
NHS physiotherapy crisis revealed in damning poll
Exclusive survey shows NHS physiotherapy services in steep decline as outdated equipment and inadequate facilities compromise patient recovery across the UK.
Stress Epidemic: 45% of Brits Constantly Anxious
New research reveals 45% of UK adults feel persistently stressed, with work pressures, financial worries and health concerns creating a national mental health crisis.
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