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.
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Girl, 13, denies murder after 143-stab killing
A 13-year-old girl accused of murdering Marta Bednarczyk was not suffering from depression, a court hears. The teen admits unlawful killing but denies murder. Read the latest from the trial.
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.
104 Schizophrenia Genes Identified in Major Study
Groundbreaking research from Edinburgh and Dublin universities identifies specific genes strongly linked to schizophrenia risk, paving the way for new treatments and early detection methods.
9 Signs You're More Intelligent Than Average
A leading psychiatrist reveals the subtle behavioural traits that indicate higher intelligence - from chronic worrying to talking to yourself.
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.
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.
Vitamin B6 Reduces Anxiety in Major New Study
A major scientific breakthrough shows high-dose Vitamin B6 supplements significantly reduce anxiety symptoms and combat depression in new clinical trial findings that could transform mental health treatment.
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.
Folie à Deux: Understanding Shared Psychosis
An exploration of the rare psychiatric phenomenon, folie à deux, where a shared delusion binds two people. Discover the symptoms, causes, and real-life impact of this fascinating illness.
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.
AI Chatbots Can Induce Psychosis, Psychiatrist Warns
A top London psychiatrist issues a stark warning that AI chatbots are capable of triggering psychosis and severe paranoia in vulnerable individuals, with cases already emerging in clinical practice.
1960s Electric Shock Treatment: A Daughter's Investigation
Annalisa Barbieri uncovers the traumatic truth behind her mother's electric shock treatment in 1960s Britain, exploring a dark chapter of psychiatric history and its lasting impact on families.
Subtle sign that could reveal a psychopath
A leading psychiatrist has identified a subtle yet telling trait that may indicate psychopathic tendencies. Discover the hidden red flag lurking in everyday behaviour.
Nurse reveals dark secrets of treating Sutcliffe and Kray
A former Broadmoor nurse shares chilling details about caring for notorious criminals, including the Yorkshire Ripper and Ronnie Kray, exposing the grim realities of high-security psychiatric care.
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.
Is hating your boss a mental health condition?
Leading psychiatrists caution against labelling workplace dissatisfaction as a mental health disorder, warning it could trivialise serious conditions and harm employee wellbeing.
Philibert's psychiatry documentary breaks barriers
Acclaimed filmmaker Nicolas Philibert discusses his latest documentary, offering an intimate look at psychiatry and patient care at Marseille's Averroès Hospital.
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