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Tasmanian School Gardens Cultivate Student Success

Discover how a groundbreaking school garden programme in Tasmania is reaping a harvest of benefits, from improved student mental health and attendance to better academic engagement, by moving beyond simple horticulture.

School's 'Prison-Like' Regime Leaves Pupils in Tears

Outcry at Sheffield secondary school as new 'zero-tolerance' behaviour policy, including silent corridors and immediate detentions, leaves children distressed and parents furious. The drastic measures have been compared to a prison regime.

A Stranger's Hug Saved My Day: Kindness Restores Faith

A powerful personal account reveals how a simple act of compassion from a stranger – a nurse who offered a hug to a woman crying on a train platform – created a ripple effect of hope and connection, reminding us of the profound impact of human kindness in

Duchess of Kent's Brave Confession on Royal Depression

In a stunning revelation, the Duchess of Kent, once a stalwart of the Royal Family, has bravely opened up about her lifelong battle with clinical depression and the immense pressure of royal life that led to her retreat from the public eye.

Man dies alone weeks after NHS discharge, inquest hears

An investigation is underway after Dezi Freeman, 58, was found dead in his Derby flat. He had been discharged from the NHS' Radbourne Unit just weeks earlier, with his family claiming he was failed by the system.

Lauren Goodger's anxiety attacks cut family holiday short

Former TOWIE star Lauren Goodger opens up about devastating anxiety attacks that forced her family to return early from holiday, detailing her exhausting battle to hide her mental health struggles from her young daughter.

TNT Sports presenter: 'I told my wife I wanted to die'

TNT Sports presenter and ex-footballer Marvin Sordell opens up about his profound mental health struggle during a powerful, emotional segment on the channel, revealing he told his wife he wanted to die.

Teen's final 'I love you' text before tragedy

A 15-year-old boy tragically took his own life after sending his mother a final 'I love you' message. An inquest hears how his family had no idea he was struggling with his mental health.

London's Meditation Surge: Healing After COVID

Discover how Londoners are turning to meditation and mindfulness to combat the lasting mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, with classes and apps seeing a record surge.

Dame Jacqueline Wilson's Lifelong Anxiety Struggle Revealed

Beloved children's author Dame Jacqueline Wilson gives a remarkably candid account of her lifelong battle with anxiety, sharing personal coping strategies and how her own experiences shaped iconic characters like Tracy Beaker.

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.

Nurse's Death Blamed on NHS 'Systemic Neglect'

The grieving family of a dedicated NHS nurse who was found dead in a river alleges she was catastrophically failed by systemic neglect within the mental health service that was meant to protect her.

Headteacher's suicide note reveals homophobic abuse torment

The heart-wrenching suicide note of a lesbian headmistress, Ruth Perry, has been revealed, detailing the relentless homophobic abuse that led her to take her own life. A harrowing story of bullying and its tragic consequences in the education sector.

Brianna Ghey's Mother Backs Labour School Phone Ban

Esther Ghey backs Labour's proposal to ban smartphones in schools, calling it a 'protective measure' for children's mental health. Keir Starmer supports the policy, citing online safety concerns.

UK May Ban Energy Drink Sales to Under-16s

Ministers are considering a nationwide ban on selling high-caffeine energy drinks to children under 16 in England to address classroom behaviour and concentration issues. The move follows growing concerns from educators and health experts about the impact

Headteacher jumps to death after homophobic bullying

Devastated community mourns the loss of a respected school principal who jumped from a cliff after suffering homophobic abuse. A story of a hidden torment and a call to action against bullying.

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