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New Mental Health Act Becomes Law in UK

Health Secretary Wes Streeting hails the new Mental Health Act as a 'giant leap' for dignity and autonomy. The law, receiving Royal Assent, overhauls the 1983 Act and aims to tackle racial inequalities and inappropriate detention.

Labour's child poverty plan targets 550,000 children

The government unveils its long-awaited child poverty strategy, pledging to scrap the two-child benefit cap and improve housing. Critics argue the plan lacks ambitious, binding targets for real change.

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.

Mum's schizophrenia led to toddler's swing death

A mental health expert explains how schizophrenia tragically distorted a mother's reality, leading to her toddler's death on a park swing. A heartbreaking reminder of the urgent need for mental health support.

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.

Denise Welch: I underestimated my depression

Loose Women star Denise Welch reveals her ongoing battle with clinical depression and shares powerful message about mental health awareness in emotional new interview.

Police Scrutinised Over Grooming Gang Failures

UK police forces are under pressure to improve responses to child grooming gangs as a landmark report reveals inconsistent recording practices and BeaconPort launches new intelligence system.

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.

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.

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