The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

The first two superhero movies of the year examined the morality of power and politics (Captain America: Brave New World) and mental health and personal accountability (Thunderbolts*) in thoughtful and often nuanced ways. It is rather depressing, then, that the third act of Superman is largely a prolonged CGI punch-fest…

Some experts believe individuals with ADHD are more likely to carry RSD symptoms

PRIDE 2025: The activist, campaigner and research fellow at King's College is calling for inclusivity and understanding of asexual people, as a quarter of people think it's a mental health problem. She speaks to Emma Henderson about how asexuality has been likened to being an incel, and why big brands…

Adolescence is a crucial stage of human development. During this unstable period, teenagers experience numerous physical, emotional and social changes that can be extremely challenging. It is a time of identity construction, increased exposure to external pressures, and a search for autonomy. Without the right support, this can all take…

Teenagers increasingly taking breaks as they control own use of devices rather than relying on parents to enforce limits, experts say

Exclusive: Education secretary Bridget Phillipson has told The Independent that she wants to end the practice of putting vulnerable children in care into illegal squalid homes

Ever wonder what makes a prison notorious—and not just tough? The most dangerous prisons in America are feared for a reason, from extreme violence and torture-like solitary confinement to deadly environmental hazards. Understanding what goes on behind bars shows us why some facilities stand out—and what reforms might be needed.…

The psychological toll of recovering the bodies of flood victims in Texas is drawing increased attention as the death toll grows

Alfie Coleman was aged 19 when he was arrested by counter terrorism police.