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.
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.
Rescue cat obsessed with political TV debates
A rescue cat named Jasper is baffling his foster owner with his unusual obsession - he can't stand physical affection but becomes utterly transfixed by political television programmes, particularly Question Time.
Expert reveals how to stop your dog begging for food
Discover the surprising training technique that stops dogs begging for food without punishment. Professional dog trainer reveals how to teach your pet perfect mealtime manners.
Emmerdale star Chris Coghill appears in court on abuse charges
Former Emmerdale actor Chris Coghill faces serious legal proceedings after appearing in court charged with controlling and coercive behaviour against his ex-partner.
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.
Study: Some dogs develop genuine addictions to toys
Groundbreaking research from the University of Bristol suggests some dogs develop genuine behavioural addictions to their favourite toys, with worrying parallels to human compulsive disorders.
Silent Skies: Birds' Ominous Behaviour Worries Scientists
British researchers document disturbing changes in bird behaviour as species fall silent and abandon normal activities in what experts call an 'ecological alarm bell' ringing across our landscapes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Angela Scanlon on 'horrible' behaviour from well-known TV star
Strictly Come Dancing star Angela Scanlon reveals shocking encounter with a 'well-known' TV personality's 'horrible' and 'demeaning' behaviour during a filming session, impacting her confidence.
Travel firm's warning over nuisance Tube behaviour
A leading UK travel company issues a stark warning to passengers about a specific type of anti-social behaviour on the London Underground, threatening bans and reporting offenders to authorities.
Teen Love: The Emotional Journey of First Relationships
A 15-year-old shares her emotional journey navigating first love, insecurities, and the delicate balance of young romance. Heartfelt and relatable.
Jay Blades accused of controlling behaviour
TV personality Jay Blades, known for The Repair Shop, has appeared in court accused of controlling and coercive behaviour against his former partner.
Arkansas murder suspect showed odd behaviour before crime
A murder suspect in Arkansas displayed strange behaviour that alarmed his parents before the alleged crime, according to reports.
Naga Munchetty accused of bullying BBC staff
BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty faces allegations of 'diva behaviour' and mistreating junior staff behind the scenes, according to insiders.
Neighbours petition to ban 'aggressive' resident
A quiet street in Westminster has become a battleground as residents rally to remove a neighbour they describe as 'intimidating' and 'disruptive'.
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