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Mental health
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- NewsThe Independent
‘A lot of people are broken’: The mental health crisis crushing British teachers
IN FOCUS: Teachers across the UK are suffering panic attacks in the classroom, working 60-hour weeks and trying to exit the profession for good. Ellie Harrison talks to educators and charity leaders to find out what’s at the root of the misery – and what changes need to happen
- NewsThe Guardian
NHS mental health trust failings linked to more than 30 deaths in Norfolk and Suffolk
Campaigners are calling for public inquiry into high number of patient fatalities over a decade at crisis-hit service
- NewsSky News
Mother of trans boy who died in mental health unit calls for public inquiry
The mother of a transgender boy who died after self-harming in a mental health unit is calling for a public inquiry into his care. Charlie Millers, 17, from Stretford, Greater Manchester, died from a brain injury five days after being found unconscious on the Junction 17 wing at Prestwich Hospital in December 2020. An inquest at Rochdale Coroners' Court found there were multi-agency failings leading up to his death and that he didn't intend to end his life.
- NewsThe Guardian
‘A brutal business’: toxicity of politics takes toll on world leaders’ mental health
Four in 10 politicians report low or very low mental wellbeing, and some are being driven out. What can be done to ease the burden?
- HealthWomen's Health UK
Number of new and expectant mums accessing mental health support rises by a third in a year
57,170 new and expectant mums received support for perinatal mental health (PMH) in 2024, according to the NHS. This is up from around 40,000 in 2023.
- NewsThe Guardian
Mental health services key to preventing violent crimes, says Khan
Exclusive: London mayor says poverty, alienation and ill health must be tackled to prevent crimes, after London sword attack
- NewsThe Guardian
String of killings have put spotlight on adequacy of mental health care in UK
Hainault attack may be latest incident linked to mental ill-health, at a time when NHS services are struggling
- HealthThe Independent
Hair loss drug used by Donald Trump can cause sexual dysfunction and bad mental health, says watchdog
New boxes of the drug will carry an alert following a review by the MHRA
- NewsThe Guardian
Parents of teen who allegedly stabbed bishop at Sydney church say he has a history of mental health issues
Speaking to ABC’s 7.30, the 16-year-old’s mother and father say their son has struggled with mental health problems for years
- HealthThe Telegraph
Covid Inquiry accused of ‘ignoring reality’ of lockdown mental health crisis
The chairman of the Covid Inquiry has been urged to “do the right thing” and assess the impact the pandemic had on the public’s mental health as a priority.