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The Sleep Room by Jon Stock review – shocking tales from 1960s psychiatry

Survivors recount the grim practices of William Sargant, one of the most influential medical practitioners of his day

The Guardian - UK

‘Mothers will never be the priority’: Postnatal mental health support cut despite surge in women seeking help

One in five of the 600,000 women a year who give birth in the UK experience a mental health condition but support is patchy and on the decline

The Independent UK

‘Friendship benches’ to offer free mental health support in Sussex

Counsellors called ‘grandmothers’ and ‘grandfathers’ will provide listening ear through Zimbabwe-founded initiative

The Guardian - UK

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Gen Z and the gym boss: ‘They cite mental health as high as physical health in terms of reason to join’

Will Orr, head of The Gym Group, is riding a wave of growth as young people embrace exercise as something beneficial for more than just the body

The Guardian - UK

James Middleton says he 'had three mothers growing up' as he opens up on close-knit family bond

The Princess of Wales’s brother had several 'mothering figures' during his childhood and was 'fortunate' to have this tightknit support system.

Woman & Home

Robbie Williams troubled by return of depression after 10 years

Pop star, who is currently preparing to head out on a huge tour, said the return of his mental health issues was ‘confusing’

The Independent UK

Afternoon Update Election 2025: leaders gear up for first debate; one seat to watch; and Dutton pumps gas again

On day 11 Peter Dutton shows his passion for fuel excise cuts and Anthony Albanese for mental health funding

The Guardian - AU

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Labor’s $1 billion for mental health is good news for young people in particular – but leaves some gaps

The Labor government has announced it would invest A$1 billion in mental health if re-elected to provide more Australians – particularly young people – with “free, public mental health care”.

The Conversation

How Philadelphia police draw on personal experiences to respond to mental health crises

The Philadelphia Police Department piloted its Crisis Intervention Teams on the Behavioral Health Unit a little more than two years ago, as a co-responder program that sends an officer with a mental health clinician or social worker to respond to crises or mental health calls

The Independent UK

Albanese recalls family friend’s ‘confronting’ mental health struggle as he launches $1bn funding pledge

PM promises better access to treatment and counselling, saying many Australians have ‘issues that we need to talk about more’

The Guardian - AU

Invest in childhood ‘or risk losing a generation to poor mental health’

The report, Invest in Childhood, said mental health is a ‘critical issue’.

The Independent UK

Ruston dismisses ‘ridiculous’ claims that NSW division out to roll Dutton – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Red Sox's Jarren Duran opens up about mental health, attempted suicide in Netflix documentary

Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran said in an upcoming documentary series that two years before his 2024 All-Star season, the pressures of the sport led him to intense bouts of depression and an attempted suicide

The Independent UK

PM accused of 'condemning young people' at health pitch

A protester has heckled the prime minister over the government's record on climate change while he was announcing big spending plans for youth mental health.

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Red Sox’ Jarren Duran Discloses Suicide Attempt Amid Early-Career Struggles

The Boston outfielder opened up about his mental health.

The Guardian - US

Red Sox All-Star Jarren Duran says he attempted suicide during mental health struggles

Boston’s All-Star outfielder Jarren Duran said he tried to take his own life as he struggled with his mental health during the 2021 and 2022 seasons

The Independent UK

Suicides and attempts fall in health systems implementing the 'Zero Suicide Model,' study finds

A new study suggests that health care systems can reduce suicides through patient screening, safety planning and mental health counseling

The Conversation

Election Diary: Jim Chalmers highlights expectations of May interest rate cut - after the election

Amid the chaos of the tariff crisis and the dark clouds internationally, there is a potential silver lining for Australian mortgage holders.

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Mental health-linked suicides on the rise in India

Between 2018 and 2022, suicides in India linked to mental health rose by 44 percent, according to National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data. Three in five such suicides were reported among the 18-45 age group. The NCRB classifies suicides linked to mental health under ‘insanity’ or ‘mental illness’.

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Finn Wolfhard wishes he went to therapy after finding fame on Stranger Things as a teenager

Finn Wolfhard has expressed regret that he didn't go to "therapy" for the sake of his mental health after soaring to stardom as a teenager with his role on the Netflix series 'Stranger Things'.

The Guardian - UK

‘A beautiful discovery’: how woodworking is helping people carve out inner peace

The craft is gaining popularity among those in search of a way to slow down, switch off and improve mental health

The Guardian - UK

Mental ill-health is losing its stigma, but it’s still used to blame victims of abuse

In the latest case of its type, the Met police failed a woman targeted by a predatory officer

The Guardian - UK

Does the UK have a mental health overdiagnosis problem?

Mental ill health has been cited as a factor in the welfare overhaul, and experts agree it has worsened since the pandemic

The Independent UK

Landlords offering mental health check-ins aren’t going to solve the rental crisis

COMMENT: As one property company announces that they are offering wellbeing perks for tenants, Katie Rosseinsky explores the complex relationship between renting and mental health in the UK

The Independent UK

Why does everyone have social anxiety now – and do we all need to get a grip?

LET’S UNPACK THAT: As new data suggests that almost three-quarters of young people are impacted by fear of social situations, Helen Coffey investigates if it’s the state of the world or our devices to blame – and whether we’ve lost the art of resilience in the modern age

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