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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Pre-teen smartphone use fuels obesity and depression risk
New research links smartphone ownership in pre-teens to a 31% higher depression risk and increased obesity. Discover the findings and expert advice for parents.
Smartphones Before Age 12 Tied to Child Health Risks
A major US study finds children given smartphones before 12 face higher risks of depression, obesity, and poor sleep. Experts urge parents to consider health impacts and set clear usage rules.
Teen's suicide after reading mental health records
A 17-year-old's tragic suicide after accessing her mental health files has ignited calls for reform in how sensitive medical information is shared with young people in the UK.
Inquest into death of girl, 12, at Sheffield mental health unit
An inquest begins into the death of 12-year-old Mia Lucas at The Becton Centre in Sheffield, weeks after she was sectioned. Her mother says 'she didn't need to die'. Follow for updates.
Teen Vaping Triples: Top 10 Hiding Spots Revealed
As UK teen vaping rates triple since 2021, experts reveal the sneaky hiding spots parents should know. Learn how to approach this sensitive issue with your child effectively.
Vaping harms teen memory and mood, study says
Experts warn the teen vaping epidemic is compromising children's rights, harming memory, mood, and attention. Urgent regulation is needed to protect youth.
Amber Gill opens up about mental health after Love Island
Love Island winner Amber Gill reveals her battle with social anxiety and ADHD diagnosis after sudden fame. Discover her journey from reality TV star to mental health advocate.
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.
Keep Pets Calm During Fireworks: Expert Tips
Veterinary experts reveal essential strategies to protect your anxious pets during Guy Fawkes celebrations. From sound therapy to safe spaces, discover how to ensure your furry friends stay stress-free.
Amazon slashes price on weighted pet anxiety blanket
Pet owners can now save big on Amazon's weighted anxiety blanket for dogs, with prices dropping significantly on this innovative calming solution for stressed pets.
Jennifer Lawrence reveals postpartum anxiety struggle
Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence bravely reveals her struggle with severe postpartum anxiety following the birth of her second child, discussing why speaking openly about motherhood challenges remains frightening for many women.
Calming Dog Bed Eases Anxiety - 40% Off
Discover the innovative calming dog bed that thousands of UK pet owners swear by for reducing anxiety in their furry friends. Now available at a massive discount during the Amazon Spring Sale.
Hangxiety: The Science Behind Morning-After Regret
Experts reveal why that familiar feeling of 'hangxiety' - the potent mix of hangover and anxiety - strikes after drinking alcohol, and what you can do to combat it.
Molly-Mae Hague reveals anxiety medication struggle
Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague opens up about her severe anxiety struggles, prescription medication use, and the emotional toll of parenting and public scrutiny in candid new interview.
Teen's muscle obsession reveals body image crisis
A mother's heartbreaking account reveals how her young son fell into the dark world of body image pressure and extreme dieting, highlighting a growing crisis among British teenagers.
Crippling anxiety forced toilet hideouts - mental health battle
A brave woman shares her harrowing journey with debilitating anxiety that left her hiding in bathrooms, exposing the harsh reality of Britain's mental health emergency and the fight for proper treatment.
WHO: Teen Vaping Reaches Crisis Levels in UK
The World Health Organisation reveals shocking new data showing UK teenagers are vaping at alarming rates, with urgent calls for government action on flavoured e-cigarettes and marketing tactics.
Parents' smoking ages teenagers biologically
Shocking new research shows teenagers with smoking parents age faster biologically, facing increased risk of cancer and heart disease regardless of their own habits.
Beta Blockers for Anxiety: The Propranolol Revolution
A growing number of Britons are using the heart drug propranolol 'off-label' to manage anxiety symptoms. Discover how this beta blocker works and why it's sparking both hope and debate in the UK's mental health landscape.
Eco-Anxiety: The Hidden Mental Health Crisis of Climate Breakdown
Exclusive report reveals how climate-fuelled extreme weather is triggering widespread psychological trauma, from insomnia to existential dread, across UK communities.
GCSE stress causing physical illness in teens, NHS warns
Health chiefs warn GCSE pressure is driving a surge in teens seeking NHS care for stress-induced symptoms. NICE issues new guidance for doctors and schools.
New York declares social media public health hazard
New York City officially classifies social media as an environmental toxin, launching a bold public health offensive against tech companies to protect adolescent mental wellbeing.
LSD Study Reveals Long-term Anxiety Relief Potential
Groundbreaking UK research reveals a single dose of LSD could significantly reduce anxiety symptoms for months, offering new hope for treatment-resistant patients.
NI's Youth Mental Health Crisis: Report Urges Stormont Action
A damning new report reveals a deepening mental health emergency among Northern Ireland's young people, with soaring suicide rates and a 'fractured' support system. Experts are urging the restored Stormont Executive to make youth wellbeing an immediate pr
Mother: NHS turned away my suicidal daughter
Exclusive: A heartbroken mother reveals how her suicidal 21-year-old daughter was denied urgent mental health support by the NHS, sparking outrage and calls for systemic reform.
Jennifer Aniston Reveals Anxiety Struggle: "I Get Overwhelmed"
Friends star Jennifer Aniston, 56, bravely discusses her personal struggles with anxiety and feeling overwhelmed in candid new interview about mental wellness.
Houston teen kills parents in murder-suicide after argument
A devastating murder-suicide rocks Houston as a teenage boy shoots his parents dead before turning the gun on himself following a family argument, police confirm.
Secondary school starters show alarming wellbeing decline
Exclusive research uncovers a significant decline in mental health and happiness among UK children as they transition to secondary school, with urgent calls for systemic support.
Teen Period Pain Predicts Adult Chronic Illness
Groundbreaking research from the UK finds severe period pain in teenagers is a potent predictor of developing chronic pain conditions in adulthood, urging a major shift in how menstrual health is treated.
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