Hurricane Melissa's mental health toll devastates Jamaica
Beyond the physical wreckage, Hurricane Melissa has left a profound mental health crisis in Jamaica. Experts warn of widespread trauma and PTSD, calling for urgent, long-term support.
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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.
Air Hostess Dies by Suicide After Hotel Incident in Jamaica
Jasmin Winthrop, 25, a Virgin Atlantic flight attendant, died by suicide in Jamaica after fearing she would lose her 'dream job' following a day of drinking with colleagues. An inquest heard she was found hanged in her hotel room. For confidential support
Men's Therapy Stigma: Readers Share Views on Mental Health
Independent readers discuss why men fear therapy, citing stigma, social conditioning, and industry distrust. Discover the barriers and the calls for greater compassion.
Alarming Study on UK Youth Mental Health Crisis
A stark new study highlights a crisis in young people's mental wellbeing. We examine the findings and the urgent call for action. If you are struggling, support is available.
Jamaica Leptospirosis Outbreak After Hurricane
Jamaica confirms a deadly leptospirosis outbreak with six suspected deaths following Hurricane Melissa's catastrophic flooding. Health officials urge caution in contaminated areas.
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.
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.
Jamaica Holiday Warning: Flights Cancelled After Hurricane
The FCDO urges UK travellers to check with providers as flights and package holidays to Jamaica are paused or cancelled following Hurricane Melissa. Contact details inside.
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.
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.
Hurricane Melissa Ravages Jamaica: Relief Efforts Mobilise
Jamaica confronts catastrophic damage after Hurricane Melissa's devastating passage, with international relief efforts accelerating to deliver crucial aid to affected communities.
Hurricane Melissa death toll rises in Haiti crisis
Hurricane Melissa leaves trail of destruction across Haiti and Jamaica with rising fatalities and severe water contamination crisis threatening thousands.
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.
Haiti migrant vessel stranded near Jamaica sparks crisis
A dilapidated vessel carrying Haitian migrants faces uncertain fate near Jamaica as Caribbean nations grapple with escalating humanitarian emergency.
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.
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.
Mentally ill knifeman's train rampage leaves multiple stabbed
Exclusive: A mentally ill knifeman launched a horrific stabbing spree aboard a Huntingdon train, leaving multiple victims fighting for their lives as terrified passengers fled in panic. Shocking details emerge about the security failure that put commuters
Jamaica Food Crisis After Hurricane Melissa
Hurricane Melissa has decimated Jamaica's agricultural heartland, destroying up to 80% of crops and threatening nationwide food shortages as farmers struggle to recover.
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.
Jamaica declares disaster over deepening food crisis
Jamaica declares state of emergency over food security as shortages threaten millions. Government implements radical measures including price controls and emergency imports to combat worsening crisis.
Jamaica in chaos: Looting after hurricane
Desperate Jamaicans resort to looting supermarkets as Hurricane Melissa leaves entire communities without food, power or clean water in catastrophic Caribbean devastation.
British couple vanish in Jamaica during hurricane
Richard and Dianne Kitching disappear from their luxury Jamaican resort amid hurricane warnings, sparking international search operation.
Jamaica deports Haitian asylum seekers despite crisis
Jamaica has returned 38 Haitian nationals, including children, despite escalating gang violence and political instability in their home country, raising concerns from human rights advocates.
Social Media's Toxic Perfection Harms Kids' Mental Health
Exclusive: British parents reveal how social media's unrealistic beauty standards and dangerous content are creating a mental health crisis among children, with urgent calls for government intervention.
Cooper's Caribbean climate mission begins
In her first major international engagement, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper travels to Jamaica to address the devastating impact of climate change on Caribbean nations and strengthen UK-Caribbean partnerships.
Hurricane Melissa Devastates Jamaica: Thousands Stranded
Exclusive aerial photographs capture the true scale of destruction wreaked by Hurricane Melissa across Jamaica, with entire communities flattened, critical infrastructure destroyed, and thousands of visitors trapped on the storm-ravaged island.
King Charles joins Starmer for Jamaica diplomatic mission
Buckingham Palace confirms King Charles III will join Prime Minister Keir Starmer on a pivotal diplomatic mission to Jamaica, aiming to reinforce Commonwealth relations and address historical complexities.
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