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Children's social media addictions linked to mental health problems in new study

It can also lead to withdrawal-like feelings, needing more time online to feel satisfied, and repeated relapses, much like other addictive behaviours. View article...

Canada mass shooting suspect had police visits over mental health struggles

Police say the suspect's firearms licence expired two years ago, and exactly who owned the guns used in the attack is unclear. View article...

Use of Meds for Mental Health Up in Children, Young Adults From 2001 to 2020

Among psychotropic medication users, more than one-quarter (26.0 percent) were exposed to potential contraindicated or major drug–drug interactions, ... View article...

Too many people with mental health issues end up in prison

The aim of the policy was to break up the existing mental hospital complex with its excessive concentration of patients in large institutions. This ... View article...

LGBT Foundation launches LGBTQ+ 'Village Angels' scheme in Liverpool

A new “Village Angels” scheme, designed to keep people safe during nights out in Liverpool city centre, was launched by LGBT Foundation at the ... View article...

Gay people are 'quietly leaving' Church of England

The church's efforts to navigate the topic have faced repeated controversy after its Living in Love and Faith (LLF) process descended into infighting. View article...

Church of England abandons proposals for same-sex blessing ceremonies

There was emotional testimony from some gay Christians during the Synod debate and warnings that many liberals and LGBT people were abandoning the ... View article...

'HIV diagnosis felt like sledgehammer blow but it's just a pill a day'

Headlines in the 1980s spoke of a " gay plague" and misunderstandings about the virus continued for decades. The most recent government figures ... View article...

Canada mass shooting suspect had mental health issues

The teenage shooter, who killed six people at a school after slaying her mother and stepbrother, had a history of police visits to her home. View article...

Farming industry facing mental health crisis as one farmer takes own life every week

A farming charity has warned the industry is facing “extreme times”, with the mental health crisis in rural communities reaching alarming levels. View article...

More specialized care needed for young asylum seekers with mental health problems

The Netherlands faces a critical shortage of specialized, secure facilities for minor refugees with severe mental health problems, according to ... View article...

Lifestyle and Mental Health Play Key Role in Adult Acne

Sedentary lifestyle, poor sleep and mental health may influence adult acne risk, according to a large population study. View article...