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These suicide hotline operators struggle with surge of calls

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Paris Fury sends message of support to husband Tyson after first music venture is confirmed

The heavyweight champion boxer is releasing his first single, a cover of Neil Diamond’s classic Sweet Caroline, next month

Manchester Evening News

Indigenous veteran Paul Walker tells royal commission into defence suicide his time in the army 'tore him apart'

A "confident young fella" had his life torn apart when he joined the army in 1996. More than two decades on, the Indigenous veteran says he's still picking up the pieces.

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Queensland to change laws that prevented UN inspectors entering mental health wards

Annastacia Palaszczuk says the restrictions will be removed this year to comply with Opcat treaty

The Guardian - AU

Qld to change mental health laws for UN

Queensland's premier says United Nations inspectors will be allowed to physically visit detained mental health patients under laws being drafted.

AAP

After St. Louis shooting, Missouri Democrat Busch Valentine calls for stricter gun laws

After a gunman killed two people at a St. Louis high school on Monday and injured seven more, Democrats once again renewed their call for Congress to step in and pass more restrictive gun laws.

Tribune News Service

Young people have borne the brunt of economic shocks. Here is what is in the federal budget for them

The budget has created new employment and education opportunities, but we need to do more if we want to improve quality of life for young Australians

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Elizabeth Holmes to try forcing key prosecution witness to talk about his mental health

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes wants to force a key prosecution witness — who testified against her last year, then showed up at her home after her fraud conviction this year — to discuss his mental health as part of her bid for a new trial.

Tribune News Service

Fears changes to WA's mental health funding could lead to services falling through the cracks

Currently there is no single part of WA's health system responsible for mental health, with the Mental Health Commission given the bulk of the task — but that could be about to change.

ABC News

Mental Health Poll Finds Nearly 50% Of Americans Support Legalization Of Medicinal Psychedelics

The Psychedelics & Mental Health survey performed by Verywell Mind examines what Americans know and feel about psychedelics as mental health treatments.

Benzinga

UFC’s Jared Gordon excited to fight Paddy Pimblett, but also: ‘Together we could raise awareness for mental health’

Before they fight each other, Jared Gordon hopes he and Paddy Pimblett can come together for a cause they're both passionate about.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Advocacy is personal for these multicultural award recipients. And they say more work needs to be done

Recipients of 2022 Victorian Multicultural Awards say advocating for the interests of culturally and linguistically diverse communities is personal — and more work needs to be done.

ABC News

Tyson Fury to release debut solo single Sweet Caroline in aid of men’s mental health charity Talk Club

The two-time Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the World is set to put his spin on the Neil Diamond classic

Evening Standard

Charity organises drop-in events for Newcastle families as cost of living crisis deepens

Daniel Hamilton, from Mental Health Concern, has encouraged anyone struggling to attend one of their events for advice

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‘Still a long way to go’: the man walking Cape to Bluff for mental fitness

Mental health and fitness advocate Jimi Hunt is literally walking the walk when it comes to showing Kiwis how to keep their mind in shape - all the way from Cape Reinga to Bluff

Liverpool Echo

Schoolgirl traumatised after nursing mum for years before 'devastating' death

Georgia Holmes, 15, was about to be put into care after her mental health deteriorated

Evening Standard

Teenagers to be prescribed surfing, dancing and gardening as mental health aid

Activities will be on offer as part of a trial to determine their effectiveness in helping to improve moods

The Guardian - UK

Young people to be prescribed surfing and dancing by NHS to help anxiety

Study to assess if ‘social prescribing’ such as surfing or rollerskating can stop conditions worsening while on waiting lists

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All Medibank customers' personal data was compromised in the cyber attack. Who is at risk and what should customers do?

Millions of Medibank customers may have had their information stolen, with the company revealing hackers accessed the personal data of all customers across its Medibank, ahm and OSHC brands.

ABC News

WA prisoners in 'inhumane' conditions as mental health hospital Frankland Centre's waitlist grows

Advocates say inmates with severe mental illness do not have access to appropriate care because the Frankland Centre — built to service a third of the current prison population — is full.

Daily Mirror

Former snooker world champion Shaun Murphy reflects on 'life-changing' stomach surgery

Former snooker world champion Shaun Murphy has reflected on his decision to have gastric sleeve surgery this summer after he reached a low in his mental health

Dublin Live

Q102 presenter to take on Dublin City Marathon in memory of late husband

The radio star will take on the 26 mile slog with thousands of others this weekend

Liverpool Echo

Mum terrified by daughter's confession to GP

"It's as if I've lost my daughter, and I'm just trying to find her again"

Chronicle Live

Dame Kelly Holmes lived through '34 years of fear' before coming out as gay

The Olympics legend said that coming out in June had 'changed her life' as she opened up about her mental health struggles

Irish Mirror

Radio presenter Venetia Quick to take on Dublin City Marathon in memory of late husband and for child mental health charity

The Q102 star is ditching her dancing shoes for runners to take on the 26 mile slog with thousands of others

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