How to manage New Year anxiety, according to a psychologist
Feeling anxious as the new year approaches? Health psychologist Dr Ravi Gill explains the signs and shares practical strategies to reframe your mindset, set manageable goals, and find calm.
Category : Mental
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.
TOWIE star hits 'rock bottom' after £20k plastic surgery
Former TOWIE star Charlie King reveals his mental health struggle after spending a fortune on cosmetic procedures, including a botched nose job. Read his full story.
YouTuber Dr Robert Murray-Smith dies after wife's death
Dr Robert Murray-Smith, a 'genius' inventor with 579k YouTube subscribers, took his own life after his wife's death and health decline. His final video was scheduled to post the day after he died.
Inside the life of a trauma cleaner tackling hoarding crisis
Specialist cleaner Mufaro Mapanda details shocking hoarding cases, including a bathtub full of faeces, and calls for greater community awareness of mental health issues. Discover her vital work.
The German struggle with 'How are you?' explained
A German journalist explores why the simple greeting 'Wie geht's?' is a loaded question in her culture, tracing it to historical trauma and a fear of superficiality. Discover the emotional legacy behind a common phrase.
TikTok Star Tucker Genal Dies by Suicide at Age 31
TikTok influencer Tucker Genal has died by suicide at 31. His brothers and best friend pay tribute to the 'kindest' star with 2.5 million followers. Read the full story.
Woman's horror at discovering inherited home is a hoarder house
Eileen Stukane, 80, inherited her cousin's Philadelphia home only to find it filled with decades of debris. Her story highlights the loneliness of hoarding disorder. Read her warning to others.
Six midlife depression symptoms linked to higher dementia risk
New research reveals six specific depressive symptoms in midlife, like anxiety and loss of confidence, are linked to a 27% higher dementia risk decades later. Learn the warning signs.
Man killed wife in psychosis after NHS discharge, inquest hears
A coroner found failings in a man's mental health care before he killed his wife with a hammer and took his own life. The couple's children criticise NHS services.
Biffy Clyro Bassist Quits Tour for Mental Health Help
Biffy Clyro bassist James Johnston steps down from UK & European tour to address mental health and addiction issues. He reveals he's started professional treatment. Read his full statement.
Psychotic episode led to hammer murder-suicide, coroner rules
A coroner ruled a jeweller killed his wife in a psychotic episode after not taking medication. Their children call for mental health service reform. Read the full report.
Actor Johnny Lewis killed woman, cat, then died in fall
The tragic story of actor Johnny Lewis, who strangled his 81-year-old landlady and killed her cat before falling to his death in Los Angeles. Read the full investigation into his mental health decline.
Poet died after sunbathing ban due to skin condition
Scott Hastie, 71, fell from Old Harry Rocks after a solar keratoses diagnosis meant he could no longer sunbathe. The poet had struggled with depression after moving to Bournemouth. Read the full inquest details.
Son, 23, dies after ‘natural’ kratom supplement turned him green
Dominic Roose, 23, died from a kratom overdose. The herbal supplement, used for anxiety, turned his skin and organs green. His family warns ‘natural’ doesn’t mean safe.
Shona McGarty opens up on 'horrible' anxiety battle
I'm A Celebrity finalist Shona McGarty details her long-term struggle with anxiety, which left her 'petrified' during live TV interviews. Read her inspiring journey to seeking help.
Olivia Cooke opens up on mental health and body image
Actress Olivia Cooke shares her battle with panic attacks, OCD, and industry pressures on body image. Read her powerful story of resilience and her latest role in 'The Girlfriend'.
Alex Bowen's plea after friend's suicide
Love Island's Alex Bowen opens up on losing his best friend Joe to suicide in 2022, his grief, and the vital 'double message' system he and his friends now use to check on each other's mental health.
Nordic Secrets to Beat Winter Blues Revealed
Discover how Nordic experts combat seasonal depression with light therapy, social habits, and mindset shifts. Learn practical tips for the UK's darkest months.
Daughter's guilt after blocking dying father's message
Erica Lefevre, 49, shares her complex grief after her estranged father's death. She cut ties for her wellbeing, but guilt remains after missing his final message. Read her powerful story.
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.
School Chief Warns of Teen Mental Health Over-Diagnosis
Wellington College's James Dahl warns social media is driving over-diagnosis of teen mental health. Read his critique of the 'TikTok-ification' of diagnosis and the call for a government review.
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.
ADHD Diagnosis Surge Prompts UK Government Review
As ADHD diagnoses skyrocket globally, UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting orders a clinical review. Expert Gabor Maté argues societal pressures, not just genetics, are key. Explore the complex causes and needed empathy.
Kim Kardashian's 'Low Brain Activity' Alarms Doctors
Medical experts respond to Kim Kardashian's brain scan results showing 'low activity,' linked to chronic stress and a previously diagnosed aneurysm. Learn what it means for brain health.
Shocking abuse claims at children's hospitals span 20 years
New court documents reveal horrific allegations of abuse at Huntercombe Group Hospitals over two decades. Families seek justice as the Children's Commissioner demands reform.
Dr Alex George's Tips for Feeling Happier
Dr Alex George and psychotherapist Anna Mathur share science-backed tools for emotional regulation and accessing joy, from their discussion on The Independent's Well Enough podcast.
35 Doctors Sued Over Child Abuse Claims at Mental Health Units
Shocking new court documents allege vulnerable children were force-fed, drugged, and abused in 'prison-like' NHS-funded hospitals. Families seek justice as legal claims progress.
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
Billy Don Burns, 76, hospitalised after self-harm incident
Country music legend Billy Don Burns reveals he survived a near-fatal self-harm incident in November following a drug and alcohol binge. Read his harrowing story and recovery plea.
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