Streeting Launches Review into Mental Health Diagnosis Surge
Health Secretary Wes Streeting commissions an independent review to investigate the causes behind soaring mental health, autism, and ADHD cases in the UK, aiming to fix a 'failing' system.
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Review: Madeleine Gray's Chosen Family Explores Queer Friendship
Madeleine Gray's second novel, Chosen Family, masterfully explores the lifelong bond between two women. A tale of friendship, betrayal, and queer identity set across 18 years. Read our review.
Erotica Novel's Child Reference Leads to Court Case
A Sydney author's erotic novel is at the centre of a police investigation after a passage referencing a child was read in court. Discover the details of the controversial case.
Manchester father survives son's schizophrenia attack
Joshua Obinim survived a violent attack by his son Benjamin, who had undiagnosed paranoid schizophrenia. His story highlights the critical need to bridge faith and mental healthcare.
Best Translated Fiction of 2025: Essential Reads
Discover the top five translated novels of 2025, featuring Nobel laureate Han Kang's latest, a Nazi-era film epic, a Scandinavian septology, and vital stories from Iraq. Explore global literature.
Manchester father begged son not to kill him during attack
A Manchester father describes begging his son not to kill him during a violent attack driven by schizophrenia. His story highlights mental health challenges in spiritual communities.
Australian Youth Suicide Rates Rise Alarmingly
Landmark research reveals Australian youth are experiencing suicidal thoughts and self-harm at younger ages than previous generations. Learn about the critical risk factors and urgent call for intervention.
Model's bipolar psychosis left her unable to understand English
Model Rosie Viva shares her terrifying bipolar psychosis at 22, which left her unable to understand English. Now 29, she advocates for mental health awareness and early diagnosis with Bipolar UK.
Adam Kay's Murder Mystery Audiobook Review
Andy Serkis narrates Adam Kay's debut murder mystery 'A Particularly Nasty Case', featuring a troubled doctor turned detective. Discover this darkly humorous NHS thriller.
The Artist by Lucy Steeds Wins Waterstones Book of the Year
Debut novel The Artist by Lucy Steeds is named Waterstones Book of the Year 2024, a word-of-mouth sensation blending mystery and romance in 1920s Provence. Discover the winners.
John Tottenham's Service: Grumpy Bookseller's Tale
John Tottenham's debut novel Service delivers a bitter black comedy about a cantankerous LA bookseller struggling with literary failure and annoying customers. Discover this unique comic voice.
Child Health in England Declining for 15 Years
A major report reveals child health in England has deteriorated for 15 years, with widening inequalities. Experts call for urgent action to address this national failure. #ChildHealth #HealthInequality
Dancing: A free antidote to anxiety
Discover how one writer found a fun, free way to combat anxiety through spontaneous dancing at home. Learn the rules for 'dancing it out' to reclaim calm.
Knausgård's New Novel Explores Ambition's Dark Side
Norwegian author Karl Ove Knausgård discusses his new London-set novel The School of Night, the Faustian cost of artistic ambition, and living with literary fallout. Discover his latest work.
Starmer emotional over brother's death on podcast
Prime Minister Keir Starmer reveals how his brother's death from cancer 'hit like a bus' in emotional Men's Mental Health Month podcast interview with Pete Wicks.
London men's mental health crisis revealed
A London Assembly report reveals men are dying from suicide due to toxic masculinity stigma. Mayor urged to fund targeted mental health support across TfL network.
The Hiding Place: Kate Mildenhall's New Thriller
Discover Kate Mildenhall's edge-of-your-seat thriller The Hiding Place, where a group of friends' rural dream turns deadly. A must-read for crime fiction fans.
The Dinner Party: A Formidable Debut Novel Review
Explore our review of Viola van de Sandt's visceral debut, The Dinner Party, where a tense soirée spirals into horror. A must-read for literary fiction fans.
Joe Sacco's Visual Reportage on Indian Riots
Explore Joe Sacco's masterful graphic novel on the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots, examining sectarian violence and colonial legacies in modern India. A vital work of visual journalism.
Government launches new men's health strategy
The UK government unveils a landmark men's health strategy focusing on suicide prevention, addiction, and prostate cancer, backed by the Premier League. A turning point for men's wellbeing.
Half of UK men ignore worrying health symptoms
New research reveals 50% of British men ignore health worries, with 40% facing more serious problems later. Festive season worsens self-neglect trends.
Olga Ravn's The Wax Child: Witchcraft in Denmark
Olga Ravn's powerful new novel The Wax Child explores 17th century witchcraft in Denmark through visceral prose and female solidarity. Discover this haunting tale of everyday sorcery.
Derek Owusu's Brave New Novel on BPD
Derek Owusu's powerful new novel Borderline Fiction offers an unflinching look at living with borderline personality disorder through the eyes of a young British-Ghanaian student.
Booker Winner 'Flesh' Ignites Masculinity Debate
David Szalay's Booker-winning novel 'Flesh' sparks crucial debate about modern masculinity, toxic male behaviour, and its reflection in contemporary UK literature.
Cannabis clinic tackles psychosis epidemic
Exclusive look at London's pioneering Cannabis Clinic for Patients with Psychosis as experts warn of mental health crisis linked to high-potency cannabis use across the UK.
Flesh Wins Booker: Masculinity Returns to Literary Fiction
David Szalay's Booker-winning novel Flesh breaks from female-dominated literary trends, exploring masculinity through a Hungarian immigrant's journey. Discover how it challenges contemporary fiction norms.
Joe Hill's King Sorrow: A Horror Tour de Force
Joe Hill's new horror novel King Sorrow is a sprawling, genre-blending epic about college kids who summon a dragon. A fantastic read that delights in its King lineage.
Welsh study reveals pupil mental health and bullying crisis
A major study of 50,000 Welsh pupils reveals a 'sobering' mental health crisis, widespread bullying, and poor sleep habits. Discover the findings and the urgent call for action.
Szalay's Booker Win: Flesh Explores Modern Masculinity
David Szalay discusses his Booker Prize-winning novel Flesh, exploring masculinity, sex and the immigrant experience through his morally ambiguous protagonist.
NHS trust fined over £500k for patient safety failings
An NHS trust has been fined over £500,000 and a ward manager sentenced following the 2015 suicide of patient Alice Figueiredo. Read the full story on the family's fight for justice.
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