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How a skateboarding challenge transformed my mental health

That half-hour was just the spark I needed. Over the next months and years my skate sessions became videos, and with each new video came new ideas — which finally culminated in the ‘London Postcode Challenge’. View article...

Why rates of mental health issues among young women are on the rise

Rates of mental health conditions among young women and girls aged 17 to 25 are double those of their male counterparts, with overall child mental  ... View article...

Nearly five million more people experiencing poor mental health since 2009

One in four adults in the UK (25%) now experiences mental distress. That's 14 million people. This has risen from 17% since the period immediately ... View article...

More young women battle mental health than men due to 'gendered violence', experts warn

Rates of mental health issues are twice as high in young women and girls as those of their male counterparts. View article...

How do we fight for LGBTQ+ liberation in 2026?

TUC research in 2024 found that more than one in four LGBT people (29%) aren't open with anyone at work, with bisexual workers feeling this most ... View article...

'They've got everything they campaigned for' Nigel Farage defends Reform axing of Pride events

Nigel Farage has said he has "no objection" to Reform-led councils scrapping Pride events and that gay and Trans voters have "got everything they ... View article...

Reform UK council ends support for Pride events

Now they've come for our LGBT friends, family and neighbours who still suffer discrimination, even though the Pride events cost the council nothing. View article...

France reaffirms stance on protection of LGBT+ people in Senegal

... homosexuality , bisexuality and transsexuality. It has reiterated its commitment to respect for the universality and indivisibility of human rights ... View article...

How employers can encourage men's mental health in the workplace

As many as 40% of men have never spoken to anyone about their mental health, despite over three-quarters suffering from common symptoms like anxiety, ... View article...

Nearly 800000 More Students Have Access To Mental Health Support This Year

Nearly six million children and young people can now access mental health support in their school or college. This is around 800,000 more pupils than ... View article...

Region reduces mental health out-of-area placements by 96%

Putting a patient in a mental health bed far from home separates them from family, friends and support networks. It can slow recovery and lead to ... View article...

Woman prosecuted for offence committed during mental crisis

AN experienced barrister has questioned why a woman was prosecuted for damaging her mother's house while having a mental health crisis. View article...