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Psychology says people who inflict pain on themselves in anger aren't seeking attention: What this behavior may mean and the psychology behind it

Psychology says people who inflict pain on themselves in anger aren't always trying to gain attention. Psychology explains that this behavior can be linked to emotional distress, difficulty managing feelings, and attempts to cope with overwhelming emotions. Studies suggest that self-inflicted pain during anger may temporarily reduce emotional intensity for…

The Economic Times

A First-of-Its-Kind Global Study Links Prolonged Heat Waves to Sharply Higher Mental Health Hospitalizations

A 2026 Nature Health study of 2.6 million hospitalizations found that sustained heat waves are linked to significantly higher mental health hospitalizations across four countries.

Medical Daily

KJ Apa Reveals Eating Disorder During Riverdale After Disturbing McDonald's Binge Confession

KJ Apa candidly discusses his eating disorder struggles during Riverdale, highlighting the pressures actors face and the stigma surrounding men's mental health. His story encourages open conversations and seeking help.

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Delays continue for grandmother accused of killing boys

Psychiatrists are still assessing a woman accused of murdering her young grandsons in their isolated rural home, a court has been told.

AAP

US teen withdraws social media addiction suit against Meta

LOS ANGELES - A US teenager has withdrawn his lawsuit against Meta, his lawyers announced Wednesday, closing out a closely watched case over social media's harms to children's mental health without a trial.

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Minnesota's 988 Crisis Line Answered 83,000 Contacts in the First Half of 2026, More Than Triple Its First Six Months

Minnesota's 988 Lifeline hit 370,000 total contacts in four years, with 83,000 in just the first half of 2026. Here's what the surge in crisis calls means and how to access 988.

Medical Daily

NHS Trust criticised for failing to act before Nottingham attacks faces manslaughter probe

Calocane, who was under the care of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust from 2020 until 2022

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Probe into mental health trust that treated Calocane welcomed by victim’s mother

Northumbria Police is looking at matters relating to the care and treatment of Valdo Calocane by Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Evening Standard

Is Your Partner A Psychopath? 7 Science-Backed Signs

Some relationships feel exciting at first but slowly become emotionally exhausting. A partner may appear charming, confident, and caring in the beginning, only to leave you feeling confused, guilty, or constantly questioning yourself over time. While everyone has flaws, certain patterns of behaviour may point to something more serious. Psychological…

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France's National Assembly Backs Social Media Ban for Under-15s, Warns Platforms: Verify Ages or Lose Users

France's National Assembly has passed a bill banning social media for children under 15, requiring tech companies to verify ages by September. The move aims to address mental health concerns.

International Business Times UK

Serious assaults on health workers double in a decade

Patients are increasingly lashing out at health care workers, with the number of hospitalisations following an assault doubling over the past decade.

AAP

The Strange Trend Turning Perfectly Healthy Kids Into Lifelong Skincare Customers

What if the biggest skincare problem facing young girls isn't acne, but believing they need a dozen expensive products before they're even teenagers? A new trend is turning childhood insecurity into a billion-dollar business as little girls are spending hundreds on anti-aging skincare they don't need. Behind the trend is…

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'I Finished Top Of The Poll, Ahead Of Tiger Woods!' - Andrew 'Beef' Johnston On Fame And Mental Health Struggles

Andrew 'Beef' Johnston remains one of the most popular golfers on the planet, but it hasn't always been smooth sailing for the 'regular geezer' from London...

Golf Monthly

ChatGPT Allegedly Told Woman She Had to Die: Family Sues OpenAI Over Messages Before Suicide

A lawsuit accuses ChatGPT of wrongful death, claiming it contributed to a woman's suicide by reinforcing delusional beliefs. The case raises concerns about AI chatbot safety and mental health responsibilities.

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What Did Lindsay Clancy Do? Case Explained Before Jury Hears Chilling 911 Call and Insanity Defence

The trial of Lindsay Clancy in Massachusetts focuses on whether her mental health condition absolves her of criminal responsibility for the deaths of her three children.

Times Life

Depression Has 6 Physical Symptoms That Most Indians Mistake for Other Health Problems

Chronic Pain That Has No Obvious SourcePersistent back pain, headaches that cycle every few days, joint aches that don't track with any injury, these are among the most common physical presentations of depression, and among the most frequently dismissed. A 2017 review published in the Journal of Affective Disorders found…

Latin Times

Relatives of ICE Officer Who Fatally Shot Man in Maine Say He Struggled With Bipolar Disorder, Other Mental Health Issues

David's former wife, Ashley Brouillette, told News Center Maine, an NBC affiliate, that her ex-husband was abusive, saying she endured "a lot of physical, emotional, and mental abuse."

Newcastle Herald

'Escalating situation': hospital aggression rising amid mental health crisis

NSW Opposition questions why Minns government won't release data.

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Former Rep. Tim Murphy dies at age 73

Former Rep. Tim Murphy, who championed mental health issues for nearly 15 years before abruptly stepping down from his House seat amid a scandal involving an extramarital affair, has died at the age of 73. The Pennsylvania Republican died Saturday of an apparent heart attack, according to local news reports.…

The Conversation

Mental health programs alone won’t fix psychological injury among public safety workers

A recent Ontario Coroner’s Review documented 34 deaths by suicide among correctional workers over the past 15 years, with 17 of those deaths occurring since 2020.

Fortune

Spain’s Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the World Cup—but just four years ago, he was in therapy and stuck in a ‘bottomless pit’

Ferran Torres said he “could not see a way out” after a $62.8 million Barcelona deal—and half of athletes struggle with mental health problems.

The Economic Times

Quote of the Day by Vanessa Hudgens: “Exercise is amazing, from the… – Inspiring lessons on mental health, fitness, wellness, lifestyle and why Small daily habits create lasting health by the American actress and singer known for her powerful performances and deep insights on self-care, physical and mental well-being

Quote of the Day by Vanessa Hudgens: Vanessa Hudgens’ quote, “Exercise is amazing, from the inside out. I feel so alive and have more energy,” explores the importance of physical fitness, mental well-being, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The quote suggests that regular exercise does more than strengthen the body—it…

Medical Daily

Teen Depression Often Looks Nothing Like Adult Depression, and Experts Say Parents Often Miss the Early Warning Signs

Teen depression often shows as irritability and withdrawal, not sadness. Here's what the AAP and clinical research say parents should watch for and when to act.

The Conversation

What Allegheny County’s new court-ordered mental health treatment program can and can’t do

Pittsburgh-area courts have a new tool for people in mental health crisis: the power to order treatment instead of incarceration or hospitalization.

The Economic Times

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' ex-wife couldn't afford a dentist and fixed her broken tooth with denture glue; billionaire who has donated billions gives record $20 million to youth mental health charity

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott once fixed her broken tooth with denture glue because she couldn't afford a dentist and even struggled to pay her college tuition. Today, the billionaire philanthropist has donated billions of dollars, with her latest record $20 million gift going to youth mental health…

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