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Heart damage: another reason to cut down on children's screen time

The effects of prolonged screen use during childhood have been extensively studied in recent years. Evidence indicates that excessive screen time is harmful both to neurological development and socialisation. This is because, among other things, they cause us to disconnect from our surroundings, leading to very real addictions that often…

The Conversation

'Small steps': getting through depression darkness

'I'm seeing a psychologist at the moment for it.'

Newcastle Herald

'Breaking down': mental health demand soars, including for kids

'Device addiction is a huge one we get told about.'

Newcastle Herald

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Helicopter Parenting Hurts Your Kids' Mental Health

Social media overuse among teens may be a symptom, not the cause, of their distress.

Reason

Urgent call for mental health beds in Westminster after closure of local hospital during pandemic

Westminster left without a single mental health bed after Gordon Hospital shut in Pimlico in March 2020

Evening Standard

Bike riding in middle school may boost mental health, study finds

Middle school can be a challenging time and it turns out bike riding may help. Researchers found students who took part in a 6 to 8 week cycling class reported having a more positive outlook on life.

WEKU

The Streets’ Mike Skinner on his film debut and mental health struggles: ‘My life became incredibly traumatic. I wouldn’t want to do that again’

The rapper turned writer/director/actor tells Jazz Monroe why watching his own film is ‘triggering’, why he doesn’t care what people think of it and how Britain’s dance music is ‘soft power’

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Construction blowouts in mental health unit and other hospital projects

Te Whatu Ora board papers reveals new delays to a long-awaited acute adult mental health unit at Waikato Hospital – it's now on track to near double in cost. And its just one of the health building projects hit by cost escalations. Jonathan Milne reports.

Newsroom.co.nz

Psychoactive drug methylone to be tested as PTSD treatment

Exclusive: Trial is first in UK to assess whether drug could offer safe treatment for mental health condition

Evening Standard

Rape accused claims 'errors' in ruling to unmask him

A magistrate's decision that naming a high-profile rape accused would not further risk his safety or mental health is being challenged in the Supreme Court.

AAP

Alleged ANU stabber undergoing mental health assessment

The man is yet to apply for conditional release.

The Canberra Times

How Kayla Harrison improved her mental health after first career loss

It's been a year of growth for two-time PFL season winner and Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Advocate 'significantly concerned' at inappropriate Dhulwa referrals

There are also concerns about complex leave policies.

The Canberra Times

Dr Alex George says reality shows have ‘responsibility’ to safeguard mental health of contestants

Dr Alex George has said production teams and television channels behind reality shows have a responsibility for the mental health of contestants.

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

The prison system is failing inmates and the public alike

Letters: Andy Stelman writes that the entire criminal justice system is broken, Dr Michael Peel calls for more mental health and drug misuse support, and other readers respond

The Conversation

Watching movies could be good for your mental health

Many of us enjoy sitting down to watch a good film because of the way movies can make us feel. A sad film might help us release our emotions or a comedy might lift our mood. Movies can also offer a chance to connect with and explore our emotions in…

The Times of India

What does unplugging mean in mental health?

Unplugging in mental health means when we intentionally disconnect from things which have been occupying our mind like from digital devices or professional work-in order to have a balanced life.

WEKU

Lexington officials get progress report on Juvenile treatment court

The Fayette Juvenile Treatment Court has been in operation for more than a year now. Fayette District Judge Melissa Moore Murphy told Lexington Council members last week the program focuses on overall wellness with an emphasis on mental health.

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The Guardian - UK

‘My self-worth plummeted every month’: the hidden disorder that can ruin women’s lives

PMDD is a little-known condition that causes depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts for a significant proportion of women. Sufferers and experts talk about its devastating effects, and the fight to improve diagnosis

Al Jazeera

Games, YouTube, hugs: How Gaza mothers calm terrified kids amid Israel war

Parents are turning to the internet and WhatsApp for ways to nurture their kids’ mental health.

AAP

NSW needs to 'catch up' on mental health services

NSW has fallen behind other states on mental health care and will take a significant funding boost to meet the needs of patients, a parliamentary inquiry heard.

Salon

Déjà vu's cousin, “jamais vu," explained

A neuropsychologist explains how jamais vu can mimic certain mental health disorders, opening doors to treatment

Dynamite News

Research reveals using app to practise mindfulness may benefit children's mental health

Several studies have shown that practising mindfulness, which is defined as cultivating open-minded attention to the present moment, benefits children. Read further on Dynamite News:

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf plans to resume mental health counselling as First Minister

The First Minister has said he plans to resume counselling.

The Independent UK

Scotland’s first minister says he plans to resume counselling as mental health help built ‘resilience’

Humza Yousaf has been open about seeking support for his mental health

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