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He was trapped in hospitals for a decade because he’s autistic – now Nicholas is finally free

Special Report: For more than 10 years, Nicholas Thornton was detained in dementia care homes, psychiatric units and A&E wards because he couldn’t get the help he needed for his autism. It took a huge toll on his health, leaving the 29-year-old unable to speak. Now, one year after The…

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“It deals with the intense depression that I’ve dealt with most of my life”: Trivium’s Matt Heafy names the most personal song he’s ever written

In the new issue of Metal Hammer, Trivium’s leader names the song that most candidly deals with his mental health

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A push to change a 2019 Texas law that bars certain felons from becoming social workers

Texas prohibits people with assault convictions, among other felonies, from becoming social workers. A new lawsuit says the ban is unconstitutional.

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South Korean Actor Song Jae-Lim Found Dead In Seoul

South Korean actor Song Jae-lim's untimely death raises concerns about mental health in the competitive entertainment industry.

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Our research reveals women suppress their femininity to fit into military culture – and struggle to be seen as veterans when they leave

Imagine spending years hiding who you are to fit into a group, only to become invisible once you leave. This is the reality for many women who serve in the military.

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Another major healthcare provider files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

A leading healthcare provider for prisons and mental health facilities filed for Chapter 11 protection.

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The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health: Insights from Experts

Social media has significantly changed how people communicate, share, and view the world. Yet, alongside its benefits, research highlights its effects on mental health, especially concerning issues like anxiety, depression, loneliness, and addiction. This article delves into these effects, exploring insights from experts in the field.

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Isolation heightens ‘threat vigilance’ in teenagers, study suggests

The findings might shed light on the link between loneliness and mental health conditions such as anxiety disorders, researchers say.

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Labour’s mental health reforms a ‘lip service’ that could worsen racial inequalities, experts warn

Exclusive: Labour government has yet to commit to funding levels for mental health promised under the Tories

The Independent UK

It took Bondi attacker just three minutes to stab 16 people, inquest hears

Attacker suffered from schizophrenia and was off medication, inquiry hears

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One in five sexual violence victims pressured by police to withdraw claims, survey finds

Three-quarters of respondents say mental health was damaged as a direct result of treatment by police in England and Wales

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Ex-Home and Away star walks free after appeal win

A former Australian soap star has walked free from court after successfully appealing his seven-month jail term for a series of violent attacks against a woman.

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'Healing environment': mental health centre to treat criminal patients

The centre must not be 'boxes within boxes in a car park'.

Newcastle Herald

Bondi Junction killer’s mental health deteriorated after stopping medication, hearing told

Directions hearing into fatal stabbing of six people at Sydney shopping centre in April to examine Joel Cauchi’s history with police and delayed Westfield alarm

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We knew offshore detention was bad for the mental health of people seeking asylum. Our new research shows exactly how bad

For more than a decade, mandatory offshore detention has been a cornerstone of Australia’s strategy to deter people who arrive by boat to seek asylum. Then there’s onshore detention where people without a valid visa are held in centres and transit accommodation on mainland Australia.

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UK Junior Lawyers 'Who Haven't Seen Sunlight in Months' Asked to Work 70-Hour Weeks to Justify Their Salaries

Junior lawyers face intense pressure from rising salaries and demanding hours, prompting concerns about work-life balance and mental health.

Newcastle Herald

Free program that helped more than 1000 youngsters to survive with merger

'It's nice to feel not so alone and we have this support.'

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Better care for mental health patients will hinge on funding

Letters: Readers respond to the government’s proposals to reform the Mental Health Act and end injustice in the treatment of severe mental illness

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Offshore detention makes it 20 times more likely asylum seekers will suffer PTSD, Australian study finds

Exclusive: Researchers examine how regime impacts someone’s risk of experiencing long-term serious mental illness once living in the community

LiveScience

'The prescription is nature': How satellites can show us the healing effects of nature

"The incidence of diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders is less the greener the environment people live in."

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Ella Emhoff Addresses Mental Health Rumors On Instagram

Ella Emhoff addresses rumors, clarifies emotional outburst, and advocates for mental health awareness in a candid Instagram post.

The Street

One important Medicare benefit is covered for retired people in 2025

The major health care service is offered by Medicare in January.

AAP

Social media a 'scapegoat' for poor mental health

Social media shouldn't carry the blame for mental health issues among the young and blocking access will also remove support, the Black Dog Institute argues.

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NASCAR's William Byron stopped eating Pop Tarts, and now he's in the Playoffs

William Byron has long described himself as just a “normal guy” — an everyman who likes to spend his free time hanging out with friends at home in Charlotte, North Carolina. But this weekend, the man behind the wheel of the Hendrick Motorsports No. 24 car has a chance to…

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Kenyan athletes' deaths expose mental health struggles

The mental health struggles of Kenyan athletes and a lack of support have come under the spotlight in the East African running powerhouse following a spate of deaths in the past few weeks.

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