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Mentally unwell children put through ‘torture’ on wrong NHS wards, watchdog warns

Wards which are “noisy, busy and brightly lit” are not often appropriate for children who require mental healthcare

The Independent UK

It’s not just retiring athletes who need mental health support – young sportspeople need it, too

Retiring from professional sport can be anguishing for some athletes.

The Conversation

Pets give companionship, cuddles and joy – and also unavoidable stresses

Owning a pet can be a roller coaster. There are the highs, like when your dog greets you with a full-body wiggle when you return home, or when your cat purrs loudly as you cuddle next to one another. Then there are the lows, like stressful trips to urgent care,…

The Conversation

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Paula Vennells accused of asking team to ‘dig into’ dead man’s records

The former Post Office chief was quizzed about an email she sent after Martin Griffiths’ suicide attempt suggesting she had heard about ‘previous mental health and family issues’

The Independent UK

Screens and adolescents: How phones broke children’s brains

LET’S UNPACK THAT: As evidence mounts that devices are sparking a mental health crisis in young people, ‘Adolescence’ writer Jack Thorne says he thinks smartphone sales should be banned for under 16s. Helen Coffey asks whether social media and tech are really to blame – and what parents can do…

The Independent UK

Exercise, therapy and diet can all improve life during cancer treatment and boost survival. Here’s how

With so many high-profile people diagnosed with cancer we are confronted with the stark reality the disease can strike any of us at any time. There are also reports certain cancers are increasing among younger people in their 30s and 40s.

The Conversation

Is NHS psychiatric care on the brink of collapse? Sign up to our free panel event

Join The Independent’s health correspondent Rebecca Thomas and a panel of experts as they dive into the heart of the issues plaguing the NHS’ mental health services

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Claims for psychological injury at work surge in NSW at triple the rate of physical harm

Exclusive: SafeWork NSW promises to crack down on big businesses who fail to protect the wellbeing of staff

The Guardian - AU

Behind the alarming rise in US gun suicides among youth of color

Surging gun ownership and unaddressed racial trauma have contributed to an uptick in youth firearm suicides

The Guardian - US

3 ways to nurture your employees’ mental well-being: ‘It builds that trust in them that you have their back’

When employees suffer, so, too, does business.

Fortune

“Melodies and lyrics moved me when I was really young. It’s a mixed blessing –it allows you to feel things very deeply. But it can be draining”: Session guitarist Jon Conley has faced mental health challenges all his life. Here’s what keeps him going

Conley has played with artists including Kenny Chesney, Johnny Cash, Glen Campbell and Joe Walsh, all while striving for internal balance and perspective

Guitar World

Kate Middleton makes ‘return’ as she issues first major update on project since cancer diagnosis

The video on mental health was produced by the Prince and Princess of Wales

The Independent UK

The warning signs of bipolar as chef Heston Blumenthal reveals diagnosis

As the celebrity chef shines a light on the condition, a bipolar expert explains what it means and how it’s treated

The Independent UK

I spoke to MPs about their mental health. What I found should shock us all

What is plaguing our politicians? Disappointment, a culture of silence – and the fallout from Brexit, says Jennifer Nadel of Compassion in Politics

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Newcastle Herald

More than 100,000 in Hunter in distress: mental health epidemic

'Can't get an appointment with a psychiatrist in Newcastle.'

Newcastle Herald

10,000 mental health patients turned away from Hunter emergency departments

Mental health presentations to EDs have soared.

The Guardian - UK

Prof Andrea Mechelli: ‘People who live near green space are less likely to struggle with mental health issues’

The scientist leading a study into how the urban environment affects our wellbeing on the surprising and lasting psychological benefits of even just a small dose of nature

Newcastle Herald

Clear skies in time for distinguished gentleman's classic ride through town

More than 150 riders joined the ride in Newcastle.

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The Hindu

May the force be well

1,347 police personnel died in 1,460 days due to various reasons, prompting strategies to improve mental and physical health.

A protein deficiency can impact your mental health, according to an expert

Have you thought about your protein intake recently?

The Hindu

Petty tiffs turn fatal underlining narrow tolerance among youth

Surge in impulsive murders over petty disputes in Telangana highlights need for mental health support and intervention.

International Business Times

Benevolent Family Services Repurposes Motel Into Mental Healthcare Facility, Innovating The Delivery Of Care

Benevolent Family Services (BFS), a behavioral health company headquartered in Hampton, Virginia, has introduced an innovation in the delivery of mental healthcare services.

International Business Times

Navigating Dopamine Detoxes: How An Actionable Social Enterprise Is Giving Hope To Gen Z

Promly, a hybrid, responsible public benefit corporation, and non-profit, supports and amplifies Gen Z's voices in Congress through their advocacy work to include youth representation.

AAP

Push-ups press the message of suicide prevention

Some do it for the fun and fitness but for other Australians taking part in this year's Push-Up Challenge, there are deeply personal motivations.

The Hindu

Experts call for study on impacts of climate change and heat-related events on mental health, behavioural changes

Experts stress studying climate change impacts on health, propose heat wave classification and sector-wise indices at Kerala workshop.

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