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Supermax prisons: 21st century asylums

Greenwich Mean Time — Saturday, August 06, 2011

Supermax prisons: 21st century asylums: "

There is no pretence of rehabilitation in supermax prisons; the purpose is harsh punishment. Prisoners endure supersized portions of psychological punishment as a result of strict and prolonged solitary confinement. Inmates are confined for 23 to 24 ...

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AI-powered mental health chatbots developed as a therapy support tool

Greenwich Mean Time — Tuesday, April 09, 2024

Artificial intelligence is being used as a way to help those dealing with depression, anxiety and eating disorders, but some therapists worry some ... View article...

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Greenwich Mean Time — Tuesday, April 02, 2024

According to research conducted by the RAF Benevolent Fund, there was a 93 per cent increase in the Fund's family counselling programme. View article...

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Greenwich Mean Time — Tuesday, April 02, 2024

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Greenwich Mean Time — Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Official statistics published in March showed child poverty hit record highs last year, with 4.33 million children living in households in relative ... View article...

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Greenwich Mean Time — Wednesday, April 03, 2024

Contrary to the findings of other studies, the COVID-19 pandemic had a greater impact on boys' mental health than girls. This is the main finding ... View article...

Gay British-Mexican man jailed in Qatar for using Grindr forced to 'give names of sexual partners

Greenwich Mean Time — Friday, April 05, 2024

“We need the support and solidarity of the LGBT community" says Manuel Guerrero Aviña's brother, who alleges Manuel had HIV medication ... View article...

African Economies to Grow at 3.4% in 2024- World Bank

Greenwich Mean Time — Wednesday, April 10, 2024

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Government urged to focus on early intervention to tackle 'unprecedented' mental health ...

Greenwich Mean Time — Friday, April 19, 2024

Children and young people's mental health charity Anna Freud wants the next government to adopt its plan to shift the emphasis from urgent mental ... View article...

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Tories will keep two-child benefit limit 'if we win the next election'

Greenwich Mean Time — Wednesday, April 24, 2024

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LGBT youth charity funded by the SNP Government promotes puberty blockers as 'wonderful ...

Greenwich Mean Time — Friday, April 26, 2024

Concerns have been raised about the impact taxpayer-funded charity LGBT Youth Scotland is having in Scottish schools, with the organisation now ... View article...

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Greenwich Mean Time — Thursday, April 25, 2024

Climate change is driving a crisis in workers' mental health, a new global report has claimed. Extreme weather, climate change-induced disasters ... View article...

School and mental health in Wales

Greenwich Mean Time — Friday, April 26, 2024

As Welsh Government asks for feedback on its new 10 year strategy for mental health, Chloe talks about the importance of support to young people. View article...

Popular LGBT Dating App Grindr Faces Legal Action Over Disclosing HIV Status Of Users

Greenwich Mean Time — Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Grindr is being sued in the U.K. for allegedly sharing sensitive user information, including HIV status, with third parties without consent, ... View article...

Many adults feel their salaries can't cover all of their living essentials

Greenwich Mean Time — Wednesday, April 24, 2024

But with the UK's average salary of £29,669 somewhat short of this, many feel they are being pushed ever closer to hygiene poverty . The scale of ... View article...

Poor mental health and long waits for support are fuelling school absence, say charities

Greenwich Mean Time — Thursday, April 25, 2024

Escalating mental health problems among young people and long waits fuel rise in rise in levels of school absence. View article...

How I'm protecting my mental health as a young trans person

Greenwich Mean Time — Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Just Like Us ambassador Ree Young shares tips for protecting your mental health as a young trans person in the UK right now. View article...

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