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NHS ‘reliant’ on private firms and charities for mental health care – think tank

Analysis by the King’s Fund shows ‘a significant increase in the share of NHS mental health inpatient care being outsourced to independent providers’.

The Independent UK

Bailey Smith Opens Up About Spending Time In A Psych Ward Amid Mental Health Battle

"I went through a really dark time and I didn't think I would get to the other side."

Pedestrian.tv

Breaking the Cycle of Tax Stress: How Cash Tracks Financial Helps Americans Reclaim Peace of Mind

43% of Americans say money is negatively impacting their mental health. Much of that stress centers on taxes, whether it's overdue payroll filings, unfiled returns, or looming IRS notices.

International Business Times

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OpenAI Updates Safety Features Amid Lawsuit— Here's What's Changing

OpenAI is rolling out new ChatGPT safeguards after a lawsuit, including emotional distress detection and parental controls.

Tom’s Guide

Geelong star details mental health battle during speech

In a stunning All-Australian interview, Geelong star Bailey Smith has bravely shared he spent four weeks at a mental health facility during a tough 2024.

AAP

The unhappiest age might surprise you - and it’s not midlife

Data suggests Gen Z is far more prone to despair and anxiety than previous generations

The Independent UK

Young girls are inspired to discuss their mental health after seeing portrayals on films and TV

Exclusive: Young girls think depictions of mental health on film and TV help them – but less than half believe the portrayals are accurate

The Independent UK

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In a lonely world, widespread AI chatbots and ‘companions’ pose unique psychological risks

Within two days of launching its AI companions last month, Elon Musk’s xAI chatbot app Grok became the most popular app in Japan.

The Conversation

The ‘unhappiness hump’ may have just disappeared

The trend has been observed since 2008

The Independent UK

I've switched on my brain's cleaning autopilot with this fun musical hack that mental health pros say will beat procrastination and chore dread

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Homes & Gardens

Young people ‘overdiagnosed’ with mental health conditions, Hunt says

Definitions of mental ill health and neurodivergence have been expanded, leading to overwhelm in the system, according to a new report

The Independent UK

Bob Trevino Likes It Is An Emotional Roller Coaster, And I Really Love How It Handles This One Topic

It makes you cry in the right way.

Cinemablend

Smartphone study authors say phones should be regulated like alcohol and tobacco

Parental responsibility? What parental responsibility?

Reason

Photos of pets in dorms: Colleges are welcoming animals to help students feel at home

Sophie Nocera, a senior at Eckerd College, lives on the campus of the liberal arts school in St. Petersburg, Florida, with her Border collie, Zuko. Molly Cheer, a senior nursing major who has a cat named Louie, said she chose Northern Colorado in part because of its pet-friendly policy. Some…

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OpenAI tries to reassure people about ChatGPT’s safety after horrifying stories of mental distress

OpenAI has rushed to assure people that it is trying to make ChatGPT better at dealing with people in the midst of acute mental health crises.

The Conversation

Why religious groups are pushing for psychedelics as sacrament

Texas passed a landmark law in June 2025, supported by former Gov. Rick Perry, that allocates US$50 million to support research on ibogaine, one of the most powerful psychedelics, for treating opioid addiction and treatment-resistant PTSD.

Euronews

Using cannabis to cope with anxiety or depression? You may be at higher risk of paranoia, study says

People who start using cannabis to self-medicate are more likely to be heavy users than those who use the drug socially or for fun, a study has found.

Cycling News

Resilience versus risk: Why mental health issues pose pro cycling's biggest problem

Cycling is scarred by riders who have suffered mental health issues, including Mark Cavendish and Tom Dumoulin. There’s evidence that over a quarter of professional riders battle with these issues during their career. Cyclingnews investigates the dark side of a sport that revels in suffering…

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The Rs 444 question: Why India banned online money games

Hungama hai kyun barpaa thodi si jo pee li haiDaakaa to nahi maara chori to nahi ki hai– Akbar Allahabadi On August 21, Parliament slammed the brakes on online money games by passing the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025. The government’s press release made its intent clear:…

The Independent UK

Warning for those using cannabis to treat mental health disorders

Scientists are sounding the alarm for patients with anxiety and depression

The Independent UK

American Idol music supervisor and husband’s cause of death revealed after double murder in their $4.5M LA home

The 22-year-old suspect charged with their murders was ordered to appear in mental health court next month

Euronews

Leading AI chatbots, including ChatGPT, struggle to respond to all queries about suicide, study says

The researchers called for chatbots to be fine-tuned to ensure their responses are aligned with expert guidance on suicide-related topics.

The Independent UK

Study says AI chatbots inconsistent in handling suicide-related queries

A study finds that popular AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Google's Gemini, and Anthropic's Claude are inconsistent in responding to suicide-related queries

Euronews

Highly potent cannabis products tied to risk of psychosis, schizophrenia, and addiction, study finds

Cannabis products today tend to be much stronger than the plant itself, raising concerns among researchers and policymakers about their health effects.

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Utah mental health therapist coerced a woman into a topless handstand, cops allege

It isn't the first time he's faced similar allegations.

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