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Stalker who terrorised Mylenne Klass and sent her air gun and ‘disturbing’ letters detained

The former Hear’Say singer said she feared Windsor ‘might seek revenge’ and others may copy him

The Independent UK

Stalker who posted air gun and handcuffs to Myleene Klass given hospital order

Peter Windsor, 61, was found guilty in October last year of stalking the TV and radio star and her Classic FM colleague Katie Breathwick.

Evening Standard

RFK Jr. makes food sound like a miracle drug. Researchers say he often overstates the science

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is promoting food as medicine, but experts say he's overstating what diet can do for serious illness

The Independent UK

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What’s the equivalent of a wheelchair for a person with schizophrenia? How psychiatric rehabilitation brings community into care

Imagine your dream is to get a job at the local library. You have a love for people and for books. You also have schizophrenia, a psychiatric disability that makes life in the community more challenging.

The Conversation

RFK Jr. Claims This Specific Diet Could “Cure” Mental Illness — What Experts Warn

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has never been one to shy away from a controversial health claim. Recently, his latest stance on diet and mental health is sparking a massive debate across the country. He suggests that a specific shift in how we eat—focusing on “real” foods and eliminating synthetic additives—could…

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Placental Changes From Prenatal Cannabis Exposure Could Flag Higher Schizophrenia Risk Later in Life, Study Suggests

New research shows prenatal cannabis exposure may alter placental genes tied to schizophrenia risk, suggesting the placenta could help flag vulnerable children early in life.

Medical Daily

Can the placenta predict schizophrenia risk? Lessons from prenatal cannabis exposure

Schizophrenia is a serious mental health disorder that is characterized by psychosis, making it difficult for a person to tell what is real. It impacts about one per cent of the Canadian population and is linked to major health challenges, including a shorter life span.

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‘Saw a study two days ago’: Health secretary RFK Jr claims keto diet can 'cure' schizophrenia, draws flak

Health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has faced criticism after saying he recently saw a study showing that a ketogenic diet can cure schizophrenia. Mental health experts say there is no strong evidence to support calling the diet a cure.

The Times of India

No evidence behind RFK Jr’s claim keto diet can cure schizophrenia, experts say

Health secretary probably referred to Harvard psychiatrist who says he’s ‘never used the word “cure” in my work’

The Guardian - US

RFK Jr claims keto diet can ‘cure’ schizophrenia - researchers say it may only ease symptoms

Preliminary studies have suggested a keto diet could help improve psychiatric symptoms in people living with mental illnesses

The Independent UK

Man jailed for life after launching 'Lee Rigby-style' attack on Army officer near Kent barracks

Prosecutors said Anthony Esan searched online for attacks, including of murdered soldier Lee Rigby

Evening Standard

RFK Jr slammed by for pushing a terrifying lie – that keto diet ‘cures’ a severe mental illness

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RFK Jr makes unfounded claim the keto diet can ‘cure’ schizophrenia

RFK Jr’s endorsement of the keto diet for treating mental illnesses comes after he declared an end to the ‘war on protein’ and ‘war on saturated fats’ in January

The Independent UK

Lessons from Bondi Junction attack show what we really need from schizophrenia care

Joel Cauchi’s psychiatrist failed to see the early warning signs of his relapse into psychosis and should be investigated by the Queensland health ombudsman, New South Wales coroner Teresa O’Sullivan has concluded.

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The Independent UK

Cancer drugs among nearly 400 medicines at risk of shortage in UK

Exclusive: Drugs to treat stroke and schizophrenia patients could be hit if suppliers no longer see them as commercially viable

The Independent UK

Man accused of beating four homeless men to death ‘believed he had to kill 40 people to save his life’

Randy Santos had been diagnosed with schizophrenia when he left jail months earlier

International Business Times UK

Rob Reiner Reportedly Told Pals 'I'm Afraid of My Son' Just Hours Before Brentwood Double Murder

Nick Reiner placed under mental health conservatorship years before allegedly murdering parents Rob and Michele. Court documents reveal schizophrenia diagnosis and medication changes.

The Conversation

Why the mad artistic genius trope doesn’t stand up to scientific scrutiny

Vincent van Gogh sliced off his ear with a knife during a psychotic episode. Ballet dancer Vaslav Nijinsky developed schizophrenia and spent the last 30 years of his life in hospital. Virginia Woolf lived with bipolar disorder, eventually taking her own life as she felt another deep depression beginning.

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Nick Reiner's Doctors Caused 'Medication Error?' Schizophrenia Doesn't Cause Violence

Nick Reiner's health continues to be at the centre of discussions weeks after he allegedly killed his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner.

International Business Times UK

Inside Schizophrenia: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment After Shocking Rob Reiner Family Tragedy

Schizophrenia explained as Rob Reiner's son case draws attention to the illness, its causes, symptoms, treatment and wider mental health challenges.

International Business Times UK

Nick Reiner Was Diagnosed With Schizophrenia, Meds Made Him 'Erratic and Dangerous', Sources Claim

Nick Reiner faces murder charges for the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner. Sources claim his schizophrenia medication made him erratic and dangerous before the tragedy.

The Conversation

Hacked phones and Wi-Fi surveillance have replaced Cold War spies and radio waves in the delusions of people with schizophrenia

A young woman starts to become suspicious of her cellphone. She notices it listing Wi-Fi networks she does not recognize, and the photos on her contact cards seem to mysteriously change at random times. One day she tries to make a call and just hears static on the line. She…

The Guardian - UK

The Divided Mind by Edward Bullmore review – do we finally know what causes schizophrenia?

A brilliant history of psychiatric ideas suggests we are on the cusp of a transformation in our understanding of severe mental illness

The Independent UK

Drinking 3-4 cups of coffee may slow ageing in people with severe mental illness, according to experts

Hundreds of people with conditions ranging from schizophrenia to major depressive disorder took part in the research

The Guardian - AU

Bondi Junction stabbings: warrantless ‘wanding’ among recommendations considered by NSW coroner

NSW police scanning people for weapons in ‘crowded places’ and tighter protocols around weaning schizophrenia patients off medication are among the draft recommendations

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