Quarter of UK teens use AI chatbots for mental health
A new report reveals 25% of young people in England and Wales turn to AI for therapy, as traditional services buckle under demand. Discover the risks and reasons behind this growing trend.
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South Korea pushes for public health cover for hair loss
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol urges inclusion of hair loss treatment in national health insurance, citing mental health impact and high costs. Could this set a global precedent?
Queensland bans puberty blockers for gender dysphoria
Queensland passes law banning puberty blockers for gender dysphoria in under-18s from 2031. Read the full details on the controversial new legislation and its implications.
US Mental Health Hits Record Low in New Poll
A new Gallup poll shows a record low number of Americans rate their mental health as 'good' or 'excellent'. Experts analyse the worrying trend and its causes.
'Evil Jesus' murder plotter detained indefinitely
Martin Ready, who believed he was 'evil Jesus', plotted to kill a prosecutor on the dark web. A judge has ordered his indefinite detention in a secure mental health facility. Read the full story.
One in Nine UK Teens Approached by Criminals
A major UK survey finds one in nine 13-17 year olds asked to handle drugs, weapons or money. Over 120,000 teens accepted, revealing a hidden crisis of child criminal exploitation.
AI chatbots no substitute for teen mental health care, warn experts
Experts warn over-reliance on AI for youth mental health could spark a public health crisis. Urgent government action is needed to expand the human workforce.
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.
40% of UK Teens Report Abuse in Intimate Relationships
A new survey of 11,000 teenagers in England and Wales exposes widespread emotional and physical abuse in young relationships, affecting mental health and school attendance. Urgent calls for better education.
London Bakery Shapes Next Generation of Chefs
Legendary London bakery Dusty Knuckle is transforming young lives in Haringey through a pizza-making course. Discover how 11 teens gained skills and confidence for future careers.
Slender Man Attacker's Escape Spotlights System Failures
Morgan Geyser, who stabbed a classmate at 12, fled a care home a decade later. Her case raises urgent questions about trying children as adults and mental health rehabilitation in the UK and beyond.
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.
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.
Arsenal's 13-year-old star breaks UEFA Youth League record
Arsenal wonderkid Luis Munoz, aged 13, becomes the youngest player in UEFA Youth League history during 4-2 win over Bayern Munich. Discover his incredible journey.
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.
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.
Spain's Alienated Youth Through Photography Lens
Magnum photographer Lúa Ribeira captures Spain's disconnected youth in powerful dystopian landscapes. Explore the visual narrative of suffering and betrayal in modern society.
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.
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.
Massage Therapy: Proven Health Benefits Beyond Luxury
Discover how massage therapy offers significant physical and mental health benefits, from pain relief to reduced anxiety, backed by scientific research.
Study: Online Racism Affects Black Adolescents' Health
New research reveals Black adolescents experience racial bias online daily, impacting sleep and concentration. Learn how algorithmic filters perpetuate harm and what experts say must change.
After Sunday: Mental Health Play at Bush Theatre
Sophia Griffin's debut play 'After Sunday' explores mental health and Black masculinity in a secure hospital cooking group. Running at Bush Theatre until 20 Dec 2025. Book tickets now.
Naked Shower with 50 Strangers Heals Body Image
A woman's life was transformed at a festival when a communal shower shattered decades of body shame. Discover how she found freedom and self-acceptance.
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.
Victoria's 'Adult Time' Plan for Youth Offenders
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan announces a controversial plan to try children as young as 14 as adults for serious violent crimes, facing potential life sentences.
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