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In the wake of shootings, Alaska Rep. Peltola finds herself in a 'tough position' on guns

WASHINGTON — When Alaska U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola joined an Alaska Public Media call-in radio show this week, a self-proclaimed Peltola supporter and longtime hunter called in.

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Mental health sick days taken by civil servants rise 38% in one year

Labour says data reveals ‘mental health crisis at the heart of Whitehall’, as unions blame staff cuts, low pay and long hours

The Guardian - UK

Mental health plays a big role in advancing the economy - we need a measure beyond GDP

Indonesia is performing comparatively well in its economic growth amid the current global economic slowdown.

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Civil servant who indulged in takeaways post-walk unrecognisable after 10st weight loss

Mike McCook rewarded himself with takeaways after walking, but when his weight ballooned following a breakup, he started watching his favourite TV shows on an exercise bike instead

Daily Mirror

Parents turn to equine therapy for children with autism, ADHD as disability services wait times blow out

Equine therapy is covered under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and is increasingly being used by parents in WA's Goldfields to help children with a range of mental health and behavioural conditions.

ABC News

Fears about WorkCover changes for bullying, harassment claims as Victorian government considers overhaul

Victims of certain mental health injuries may no longer be able to access support under proposed WorkCover changes designed to cut costs.

ABC News

How Amanda Bynes Is Reportedly Planning To Prioritize Her Mental Health When Psychiatric Hold Ends

Amanda Bynes reportedly has a plan to prioritize her mental health, after being put on a 5150 psychiatric hold in March.

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Optical illusion 'can detect serious mental health condition'

The earlier it is identified the quicker it can be treated

Nottingham Post

Over-emphasis on safety means kids are becoming more anxious and less resilient

We are facing a mental health crisis. Teenagers and young adults are more depressed, suicidal, anxious and lonely than ever before.

The Conversation

How to look after your mental health without spending a fortune

From wild swimming for the adventurous to journalling to create calm, or to write down a good rant

The Guardian - UK

Concerns over wellbeing of inmates at HMP Lowdham Grange

The prison said that the safety and welfare of prisoners remain its top priority

Nottingham Post

Heartbroken Belfast mum 'living minute by minute' following death of teenage daughter

Annaleece McAlorum took her own life in Beechcroft mental health unit last year

Belfast Live

Prison officers 'at breaking point' as sick leave for mental stress surges

The Prison Officers Association blames the issue on poor pay and jails being overcrowded, violent and short-staffed. National chair Mark Fairhurst wants trained counsellors employed on-site at every prison

Daily Mirror

DWP's new PIP guidance on benefit payments including who is eligible

PIP is a payment that aims to support people living with particular illnesses, disabilities or mental health conditions.

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The Independent UK

Teachers work 54 hours a week on average and most say workload has risen – poll

More than eight in ten teachers believe their job has adversely affected their mental health over the last year, survey suggests.

Tribune News Service

Pittsburgh Public Schools files federal lawsuit against social media companies

PITTSBURGH Pittsburgh Public Schools on Thursday sued several social media companies for the platforms’ alleged role in the nation’s youth mental health crisis.

Daily Record

Mum of girl who thought she was Madeleine McCann speaks out after DNA test results

A friend of Julia Wendell's mum and step-father say the couple have concerns over the 21-year-old's mental health and believe she needs serious help.

Daily Mirror

Andy Carroll details grim online abuse he suffered at Liverpool and mental health battle

Andy Carroll has opened up about the online abuse he suffered at Liverpool and how he managed to deal with the pressure of playing for one of the biggest clubs in the country

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Wales Online

Children carry cocaine, pupils refuse to attend lessons, staff are attacked - the worrying scenes in Welsh schools

"In the worse cases it’s physical abuse, children hitting other children and teachers, swearing at teachers and boys making sexualised comments," said one teacher

Fortune

42% of working moms struggle with depression and anxiety—I'm one of them

Only 28% of the general population says the same.

Fortune

UNICEF: ‘Working with corporations is helping us make real progress toward sustainable development goals. Here’s how’

Partnerships with the private sector in hundreds of territories are vital to UNICEF's work for the protection children.

The National (Scotland)

Cost of living is top concern for parents, survey suggests

FEARS about the cost of living outweigh those of mental health, climate change, social media and bullying for a third of UK parents, a survey…

The Independent UK

Cost of living fears top concerns for parents, survey suggests

Some 37% said the cost of living tops their fears for their children, followed by mental health (33%), climate change (25%) and social issues (24%).

The Guardian - UK

Essex mental health inquiry pointless without legal powers, say families

Call for review to have statutory powers to make witnesses give evidence after only 11 of 14,000 come forward

The Guardian - UK

What is the Essex mental health inquiry and why is it being criticised?

Bereaved relatives say inquiry is not fit for purpose. We look at why it was launched and progress to date

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