The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

The German theologian and philosopher Joseph Ratzinger, who was head of the Roman Catholic Church for eight years as Pope Benedict XVI, has died at the age of 95. Benedict resigned as pontiff in 2013 citing declining physical and mental health. He had been seriously ill for some time.

"He is my brother and has a heart of gold"

Ayahuasca has been studied to determine if it can help with various mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, or addiction, and many studies report positive effects.

After mass shootings, the loss felt by marginalized groups already facing discrimination is compounded

Across the country more than 226,000 days were lost after NHS nurses and midwives were forced to take time off because of mental health issues in the last year.

The Meadows Community Coffee Morning has made a big difference improving visitors' mental health. Tina Paddon, who has worked in the NHS for 18 years set up the coffee morning.

Dad of three Roger Boyd is being given support to tackle the challenges he faces

Dumfries and Galloway Mental Health Association and Galloway Mountain Rescue team received the money from pâté producer Castle MacLellan

‘We’ve really got to address the significant, unmet need for care’

The figures were obtained from health boards by the Scottish Liberal Democrats using freedom of information laws.

'If I could do it for a good cause - Beyond Blue - that'd be the icing on the cake.'