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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...

BBC documentary to explore whether King James VI and I were gay

The BBC are releasing a new documentary titled Queen James, exploring whether King James VI of Scotland and I of England were, in fact, gay . View article...

LGBT Foundation launches nationwide campaign celebrating everyday LGBTQ+ lives

The LGBT Foundation has unveiled its largest-ever national campaign, Hope Starts Here, aiming to spotlight everyday moments of connection, ... View article...

Understanding Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT)

International research indicates that LGBT adolescents' rates of suicide attempts can be between four and seven times those of their heterosexual ... View article...

After a UK city defunded their Pride parade, trade unions raised money to fund it

Coal miners from all over the UK stepped in to raise funds so the Durham LGBTQ community could go on with their parade. To understand the bond ... View article...

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...