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'Psychological debriefing' right after an accident or trauma can do more harm than good – here's why

The recent tragic bus accident in the New South Wales Hunter Valley has again raised the issue of how we address the potential psychological effects of traumatic events.

The Conversation

Phone Addiction Could Shorten Kids’ Lives, Says Expert

Mental and physical health at risk due to excessive phone usage, warns psychotherapist

Zenger

Eating Disorders And Self-Harm Soared Among Teen Girls During Pandemic

Lockdowns and social media pressure may have worsened mental health, says study

Zenger

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Thousands of mental health patients travel more than 60 miles for treatment

The Royal College of Psychiatrists is calling on the Government to invest in services.

The Independent UK

Number of teenage girls with eating disorders has soared, experts warn

Researchers examined the number of eating disorders before and after the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Independent UK

Feds to ease the flood of trauma after disaster strikes

The federal government is launching a new framework to cut red tape and help traumatised disaster survivors access long-term mental health care .

AAP

Police forces across England plan to respond to fewer mental health calls -- here's why

The Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley has announced that the London police force is to attend fewer mental health emergencies. As part of an approach called Right Care, Right Person, police officers will only respond to 999 mental health calls when there is an “immediate threat to life”. The new…

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Schizophrenic cleared of murder sues over ‘failings in care’, appeal judges told

Alexander Lewis-Ranwell has sued G4S Health Services (UK), Devon & Cornwall Police, Devon Partnership NHS Trust and Devon County Council.

The Independent UK

Mapped: All the mental health hospitals rated inadequate

Twelve mental health providers are rated inadequate

The Independent UK

Glasgow Park Inn survivors 'still suffering' after attack not given mental health support

Mears - the company paid to house asylum seekers - failed to fund mental health care for survivors in the wake of the attack that left hotel floors "awash with blood".

Glasgow Live

Glasgow named among top 20 healthiest cities for 'happier' life - full list

The analysis looked at physical and mental health to determine what cities that live the healthiest lifestyles.

Daily Record

Paisley firefighters to tackle epic cycle ride for mental health charity

Following a difficult period, Paisley firefighter David Gartland contacted The Fire Fighters Charity and now he wants to repay them for their support.

Daily Record

"I knew I was going to do something bad": Shop assistant, 26, got drunk and drove to McDonalds for midnight snack of Big Mac and fries

McDonald's staff said Antoinette Farley, 26, was so drunk as she waited for her food she was virtually falling asleep at the wheel, swaying in her seat and slurring her words

Manchester Evening News

Kelly Osbourne brands Prince Harry a 'whinging t**t' in blistering outburst

Kelly Osbourne has issued a scathing rant against Prince Harry as she said he is constantly 'whining and complaining' amid him opening up about his mental health struggles

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Specialist 24/7 mental health helpline launched in Wales

The new 24/7 phone line is aimed at people requiring urgent mental health support

Tribune News Service

Mississippi community workers battle maternal mortality crisis

JACKSON, MISS. — When Lauren Jones was pregnant with her first child, doctors overlooked a leak in her amniotic sac because her description of the symptoms didn’t strike them as cause for alarm.

Liverpool Echo

Mental health nurse struck off after punching vulnerable teenager

Donald Riziva was found to have committed "unprofessional, violent conduct" according to the Nursing and Midwifery Council

Chronicle Live

'Everyone knows this is a crisis' - Tyneside MP highlights shocking mental health stats and impact on NHS

Liz Twist MP is passionate about mental health and suicide prevention

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The Independent UK

More than 650,000 operations and appointments rescheduled due to strikes

The impact of industrial action was felt across ‘already overstretched’ hospital, ambulance, mental health and community services, NHS Providers said.

Wales Online

Jake Humphrey shares family tragedy that taught him to look after his mental health

The former BT Sport star is bringing the High Performance Podcast to Cardiff later this week

The Conversation

COVID's ongoing toll on university students’ mental health – new findings

Even before the pandemic, university students were at high risk of developing mental health problems. Transitioning to adulthood is already a period of heightened vulnerability, and for students, this can be combined with added stressors such as living away from home, financial hardship and changing social relationships.

Daily Mirror

Two million Brits have been taking antidepressants for five years or more

Brits' long-term dependence on anti-depressants has been laid bare as figures show a quarter of people using the drugs have been taking them for more than five years

Edinburgh Live

One in ten East Lothian pupils not in class as council tackles post Covid attendance

Across the country schools have failed to see absence rates return to pre Covid figures with the effect of the pandemic on mental health and increased concerns about illness among the reasons given

Daily Mirror

GMB fans gobsmacked after discovering Dr Hilary's age as he celebrates milestone

Good Morning Britain fans were in shock when Dr Hilary Jones revealed his real age today before celebrating a very special birthday joined by Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley

Tribune News Service

Ask the Pediatrician: What does the research say about social media and your child’s mental health?

Social media plays an important role in the lives of many tweens and teens. More than one-third (35%) of 13- to 17-year-olds reported using social media sites such as YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook "almost constantly" in 2022. And while many social media platforms set a minimum age of…

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