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Suicide is complicated. So is prevention

I was 11 years old when I thought about killing myself for the first time.

Los Angeles Times

An LA journalist’s death by suicide still confounds years later. 'Can we ever understand that?'

Los Angeles Times

Nightclub pals tribute to music lover 'Skinny' who was never without his earphones

A DJ club night was held in memory of young East Kilbride man Ross McPherson who took his own life earlier this year, and all the money raised will be donated to a mental health charity in his name.

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Roman Kemp says he 'needs to sort my head out' before he gets into a new relationship

Roman Kemp, 29, has battled depression since he was 15 and is focusing on his mental health before looking for love

Daily Mirror

Pals of tragic Ross McPherson hold DJ night for young Scot 'who always had headphones on'

Ross McPherson, who was affectionately known as Skinny, tragically died by suicide earlier this year.

Daily Record

Slater wants charges out on health grounds

Michael Slater is seeking to have assault and intimidation charges thrown out on mental health grounds as the former Test cricketer continues rehabilitation.

AAP

Chicago’s revamped 988 suicide ‘lifeline’ seeks to allay fears of police ties

The nonprofit running the city’s only call center says it has received about 350 calls and hasn’t transferred any to police.

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Give mental health a chance

A string of mass shootings by officers in recent years may involve many factors, but they highlight the need for an improvement in mental health services, experts say, following the nursery massacre in Nong Bua Lam Phu's Na Klang district that left 36 people dead, mostly young children, and others…

Bangkok Post

Social media: how to protect your mental health

The recent inquest into the death of British teenager Molly Russell in 2017 has concluded that the 14-year-old “died from an act of self harm while suffering from depression and the negative effects of online content”. For some people, this ruling will be confirmation of what they have long suspected…

The Conversation

Risks, rising costs and ‘relentless demands’: why so many musicians are cancelling their tours

Flights are expensive, festivals are being axed and ticket sales are slow, as exhausted artists in Australia and abroad are putting their health and finances first

The Guardian - AU

'Don't say you have OCD if you like things clean - it nearly ruined my life'

Holly Moore had always suffered with some level of anxiety, struggling to be too far from home or stepping outside her comfort zone.

Daily Record

Study: Extreme weather Fuels Online Hate Speech

Extreme temperatures are fuel for online hate speech, according to a recent study from the German Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK). Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Anxiety detection and treatment in early childhood can lower risk for long-term mental health issues – an expert panel now recommends screening starting at age 8

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, an independent panel of experts in primary care and prevention, issued a final recommendation on Oct. 11, 2022, published in the journal JAMA, stating that all children and adolescents between the ages of 8 and 18 should be screened for anxiety, regardless of whether…

The Conversation

What makes magic mushrooms magic? Geneticists probe origins of psychedelic compounds

Compounds in magic mushrooms have potential to treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, compulsive disorders and addiction

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Devoted single dad carries two-year-old daughter on back while running Manchester Half Marathon

Chris Greenbank who is a champion of exercise as a tool to bolster mental health, is already planning future adventures with his daughter. He has his sights set on the Chester Zoo 10k and is keen to make 'incredible memories to look back on'.

Manchester Evening News

Proud single dad completes Manchester half marathon with his two-year-old daughter on his back

"Our bond isn't something you can even put into words. My heart is full."

Manchester Evening News

Don't say you're OCD just because you're particular - 'Pure O' ruined my life

Holly Moore says OCD is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions

Bangkok Post

Workplace mental support a must

The preschool mass shooting in Nong Bua Lam Phu last week has raised a number of controversial issues -- from gun control, journalism ethics and professionalism, to drugs and violence.

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Floods to hit federal, household budgets

The devastating floods hitting large swathes of the country will put more pressure on the already-pressured federal budget and the cost of some essential items.

Belfast Live

American woman living in Northern Ireland launches support programme after own childhood trauma

Around 61% of the adult population in Northern Ireland have experienced a traumatic event during childhood or later in life

Radio France Internationale

India struggles to confront its mental health problems

Nearly 150 million Indians need mental health services, according to a national survey, but only a fraction are seeking care amid deep-rooted stigma and a lack of resources.

The Independent UK

Children who spend time near the sea have better mental health in adulthood, study finds

Skills such as swimming ‘can have previously unrecognised life-long benefits’, experts say

Daily Record

Roman Kemp opens up on chats with Ed Sheeran which helped him through 'dark times'

The radio DJ has suffered with depression for 15 years, but believes talking is key to feeling better.

The National (Scotland)

A chance for change: Trauma awareness is affecting Scotland’s justice system

"QUIET please”, reads the screen. “Court is in session.” Livingston’s busy summary court sits obediently silent while today’s sheriff…

Los Angeles Times

Overwhelming demand for online classes is reshaping California's community colleges

LOS ANGELES — Steven Gallegos keeps a demanding schedule. As student body president at East Los Angeles College, he pitches ideas for improving mental health services and distributes groceries to students in need. That's on top of maintaining high grades in hopes of transferring to UCLA.

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