The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

First-year students often struggle with their mental health, but regular therapy dog sessions appear to help

Walking has long been celebrated as one of the simplest and most effective ways to improve physical and mental health. The 10,000-step daily goal has become a widely recognized benchmark for fitness enthusiasts, offering benefits like improved cardiovascular health, weight management, and enhanced mental clarity.

In today’s newsletter: ​A​ new report fills a significant gap in data on femicide – and suggests how much is left to do to reduce the toll

Joe was a gifted musician who struggled with addiction and poor mental health. When he got a place at an award-winning ‘sanctuary’ in London, it sounded perfect. The reality was shockingly different

Researchers suggest there should be social workers present on wards.

Big increase in young Londoners unable to work due to poor mental health

In the past 15 years, nearly one in 10 women killed at the hands of men were killed by their sons – here we look at 10 cases

Research shows that mothers are seen as a ‘safe space’ for their offspring – nearly all of them sons – to use violence

The Royal College of Psychiatrists raised particular concerns about early access to treatment.