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More outdoor play during preschool years linked to better mental health later in childhood

Most children have low levels of mental health difficulties that stay low across childhood, but some increasingly experience difficulties with their ... View article...

Children and young people's mental health: committees launch survey and announce first ...

... and Social Care committees have launched a survey to capture the individual experiences of young adults who have received mental health services. View article...

Despite toxic reputation, our research shows podcasts can help men's mental health

We interviewed listeners of a podcast produced by a UK-based men's mental health support service. The service has around 300 users who engage with ... View article...

Children's sleep habits may shape mental health for years, researchers warn

Academics at the University of Birmingham have found that children who consistently experience poor sleep during their early years face a ... View article...

LGBTQ car enthusiasts challenge stereotypes through shared passion

Packman traces his interest in automobiles back to childhood memories, including his parents' Dodge Dart in the 1960s. "My parents had a Dodge Dart back in the 1960s, and it was my mom's favorite car," Packman said. View article...

New poll shows decrease in support for LGBTQ+

A recent Gallup poll shows a decline in Americans' support for LGBTQ+ issues after years of steady growth. CNN's Ben Hunte reports that activists ... View article...

Former rugby league star in Australia comes out as gay

Former rugby league hardman Kane Evans said he was finally at peace after coming out as gay -- the second man from the sport in Australia to do so ... View article...

Ex-NRL forward Kane Evans comes out as gay

Former forward Kane Evans gives an emotional interview as he becomes just the second male NRL player to publicly come out as gay . View article...

Mental health charity says 'Neet' wrongly labels people as absent

Young people are being stigmatised by the language used around youth unemployment, a mental health charity has claimed. View article...

A mental model of obesity: comparing expert and public perceptions in Ireland, the UK, and the US

This study investigates the mental model that the public hold about obesity, including perceptions of the causes, consequences and responsibility for ... View article...

Virtual ward pilot for older adults with mental health needs demonstrates “positive early ...

Sussex Partnership, one of the trusts involved, states this approach is helping to manage mental health crises earlier and promoting faster recovery. View article...

The power of sport in mental health - hundreds turn out for Brent on the Ball

We even had the chance to meet football legend Rachel Yankey. The day also highlighted the incredible work happening locally to support mental health ... View article...