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Half of anxiety and depression cases in new and expectant mums are missed: 7 signs a new mum needs help

The report author talks to Lisa Salmon about the warning signs to keep in mind.

The Independent UK

As the mental health crisis in children and teens worsens, the dire shortage of mental health providers is preventing young people from getting the help they need

The hospital where I practice recently admitted a 14-year-old girl with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, to our outpatient program. She was referred to us six months earlier, in October 2022, but at the time we were at capacity. Although we tried to refer her to several other hospitals, they…

The Conversation

Not all mental health apps are helpful. Experts explain the risks, and how to choose one wisely

There are thousands of mental health apps available on the app market, offering services including meditation, mood tracking and counselling, among others. You would think such “health” and “wellbeing” apps – which often present as solutions for conditions such as anxiety and sleeplessness – would have been rigorously tested and…

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Young people with disability have poorer mental health when they are unemployed – funding should tackle job barriers

Australian governments spend a lot of money supporting young people with disability to find a job. But the success of these programs has been modest.

The Conversation

Half of anxiety and depression cases in new and expectant mothers missed: report

Up to 20% women develop a mental illness during pregnancy or within their first year after having a baby.

The Independent UK

Half of mental illness cases undiagnosed in new and expectant mothers, midwives warn

Up to 20 per cent of women develop anxiety, depression or severe mental health issues during pregnancy or within their first year after having a baby

Evening Standard

Texas parents see their own health spiral when kids’ mental illnesses worsen

The stress of locating and maintaining regular care for a mentally ill child can take a toll on their caretakers’ well-being.

The Texas Tribune

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The Guardian view on students’ mental health: young adults need tailored support

Editorial: Recent deaths at universities point to the vulnerability of older adolescents. Policymakers should respond

The Guardian - UK

Number of children in mental health crisis at record high in England

NHS data reveals more than 3,500 urgent referrals of under-18s in May, three times higher than same month in 2019

The Guardian - UK

‘Mental health emergency’ as urgent referrals for under 18s triple

The statistics should “sound the alarm” for the Government, a charity said.

The Independent UK

Demand for Lifeline services spiking to highest ever levels amid cost-of-living crisis

Helpline’s three busiest days all recorded in last 12 months with daily call volumes of 4,000 not unusual, executive director says

The Guardian - AU

Experts say mountain biking isn't just fun, it can boost your mental health, too

New research reveals the unique mental health benefits of riding trails

Advnture

Women with poor mental health ‘have 50% higher risk of preterm birth’

Study of more than 2m pregnancies in England found link between severity of mental health difficulties and adverse outcomes at birth

The Guardian - UK

Therapy Could Help Social Media Addicts Improve Their Mental Health

The prevalence of mental health problems and the use of social media are rising.

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Group therapy helps scientists cope with challenging 'climate emotions'

As climate records tumble and wildfires rage, people all over the planet are feeling the toll.

WEKU

Call it 'stealth mental health' — some care for elders helps more without the label

Fewer than half of older adults who need mental health care or treatment for substance abuse get it. Many therapists don't feel qualified to treat older people, and insurance coverage is spotty, too.

The Guardian - UK

Teach young people to accept and value who they are

Letter: Retired consultant psychotherapist Martin Wells on tackling a culture that is causing increasing mental health problems in children

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Voters in Allentown, Pennsylvania, to decide on ballot initiative to create an alternative police team to address certain calls related to mental health

Voters in Allentown, Pennsylvania, will decide in Nov. 2023 on a citizen-initiated ballot measure that would create the Mobile Community Responder Pilot Program (MCRPP). The program would be designed as an alternative first response to various types of calls related to mental and behavioral health, substance use, welfare checks, family…

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Discrimination took a heavy toll on Asian American students during the pandemic

The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.

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Stay at a luxury treehouse at Loire Valley Lodges in the heart of a French forest

Loire Valley Lodges is a one-of-a-kind retreat in private French woodland that celebrates the physical and mental health benefits of being surrounded by nature

Fortune

I spent 30 years counseling the likes of Tom Brady and Michael Phelps. Here’s how they stay sane in an insane world

Greg Harden met Michael Phelps when he was 19. Phelps went on to become the most decorated Olympian in history-but that's not why Harden is proud of him.

The Guardian - AU

Family of Aboriginal man TJ Denniss say lack of mental health support contributed to death in custody

The Wiradjuri man was held in prolonged solitary confinement and moved from prison to prison, lawyer says

The Guardian - AU

I’ve always had a support network to help me manage manic depression. Most aren’t so lucky

The majority of people on psych wards are heartbreakingly isolated and lonely. How are they supposed to get better?

The Hindu

Horticultural therapy and cattle rearing give a new life to care-home residents

Residents of Prathyasha care home in Venjaramoodu, Thiruvananthapuram, are engaging in activities like farming, cattle-rearing, and horticultural therapy to improve their mental health and provide them with earnings. The facility has ten cows, a poultry farm, and a butterfly garden, and the residents handle the sales of farm produce. The…

Newcastle Herald

Bob Sheridan cycles home into Nobbys after a six month journey

'I was fiercely determined.'

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