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NHS urges simple actions to support young people's mental health during exam season

NHS England in the North West is encouraging young people, alongside their families, schools and colleges to take simple actions to support mental  ... View article...

Older people risk mental decline if they do long hours of caring, UK study shows

“But being overloaded with caring tasks has exactly the opposite effect and can accelerate people's mental decline in terms of not being as mentally  ... View article...

Self isolation and “bed rotting” most common harmful coping habits for Scots

New data released today for Mental Health Awareness Week by the Mental Health Foundation reveals widespread use of unhealthy coping mechanisms by people in Scotland when they are “stressed, anxious, or low.”  View article...

Why the property industry needs mental health support

David Mintz explores the psychological pressures of working in estate agency and why mental health support matters year-round. View article...

Finnish "Christian Democrat" convicted of hate speech over pamphlet about homosexuality ...

Päivi Räsänen, a parliamentarian for the Christian Democrats and a former interior minister, was found guilty by Finland's Supreme Court in March in a ... View article...

Reform UK's LGBTQ+ policies as support surges after local election

If there was a general election, and support for Reform UK remained the same, this is what it would mean for the LGBTQ+ population. View article...

'This is harming people': GP calls for gay conversion therapy ban

Gareth Patterson, from Annahilt but now based in London, delivered a TedX talk at Stormont in 2021 titled You Can't Shame a Gay Boy Straight. In 2021, ... View article...

Jason Collins, 1st openly gay NBA player, dies of brain cancer at 47

Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player who has served as a global ambassador for the sport for the past decade, has died from brain ... View article...

New research highlights key drivers for effective mental health education in secondary schools

As the burden of mental health care increasingly shifts toward educational institutions, the study addresses a critical gap: while schools are ... View article...

Too much NHS mental healthcare is outdated

Outdated treatments and underfunded research are holding back mental health care, leaving NHS services struggling to deliver effective, ... View article...

No Health without Mental Health

THIS Mental Health Awareness Week, Lepra has revealed how its Mind to Heart project is helping people recover from the emotional impact of leprosy. View article...

'Mental Health Act must work for all'

As Mental Health Awareness Week gets underway, the Law Society of England and Wales is urging the UK government to formally consult with experts ... View article...