Dr. Hilary Cass, leader of the UK youth gender identity review, warns that social media creates unrealistic expectations about transitioning, including intensive medical treatments and surgeries.
A measles outbreak in north London has infected over 60 children, with cases rising due to falling vaccine rates. Learn the symptoms, risks, and why vaccination is critical.
Kitty Underhill shares her powerful journey from childhood body shame to radical self-acceptance through life modeling, offering three practical tools to combat negative body image in a diet-obsessed culture.
With over 75% of people experiencing burnout, experts clarify the facts versus fiction. Learn about symptoms, causes, and recovery strategies in this in-depth analysis.
Hyper-independence, often praised in modern society, can lead to isolation and burnout. Experts reveal how this coping mechanism stems from fear and childhood experiences, impacting relationships and mental health.
Journalist Brigid Delaney explores how to break the contagion of anger in everyday life, featured in Guardian Australia's Full Story podcast, urging listeners to practice kindness.
A man shares his struggle after saying yes to a public Valentine's Day proposal he didn't want, now facing a wedding he wants to cancel but fears upsetting everyone involved.
Tom Sykes, a travel writer with generalized anxiety disorder, shares his journey managing panic attacks worldwide and his toolkit for staying grounded while exploring the globe.
Devinia Carby transformed her life after a routine blood pressure check reminded her of her mother's health struggles. She lost 13 stone through Slimming World to ensure her daughter wouldn't face similar caregiving burdens.
Mental health professionals warn that diagnostic labels can stigmatize patients and limit treatment options, calling for a more nuanced approach in clinical practice.
Jesy Nelson opens up about a hidden suicide attempt before leaving Little Mix, detailing mental health struggles and band dynamics in a new Amazon Prime docuseries.
Fashion influencer Lorna Luxe, 43, shares the poignant final Valentine's gift from husband John Andrews, 64, who died from stage four adrenal cancer. The couple's 16-year marriage was marked by public openness about his illness.
Gareth Chumber-Kelly, 33, from Enfield, took his own life at HMP Pentonville despite clear suicide risk warnings. A coroner's report highlights systemic failures in paperwork, staff training, and mental health support.
The Canadian mining town of Tumbler Ridge grapples with grief and anger after a school shooting that killed eight people, most of them children, as residents come together in a storm of sorrow.
Malvika Padin, a 29-year-old panromantic asexual writer, shares her journey of navigating romance without sexual desire, highlighting the challenges and acceptance in a sex-focused world.
Canadian police visited the Tumbler Ridge school shooting suspect's home multiple times for mental health issues and once seized firearms, later returned. Six killed, including children.
Influencer Lorna Luxe, 43, shares heartbreaking news of husband John Andrews' death at 64 after terminal cancer battle, documenting their 21-year age gap relationship online.
A coroner warns that missing national guidance for diagnosing autoimmune encephalitis, a rare brain disorder, could lead to further fatalities after a 12-year-old girl's death.
A 19-year-old woman died in Bangor following a Halloween night out, with an inquest concluding her death was an unintended consequence of a deliberate act.
An inquest jury concluded that former Strictly Come Dancing professional Robin Windsor was vulnerable to rejection emotionally and professionally, contributing to his suicide in 2024.
A new wellness practice called The Hiccup Method™ challenges self-help culture by turning involuntary spasms into mindfulness exercises, offering a satirical yet profound approach to modern spiritual healing.
The inquest into former Strictly Come Dancing professional Robin Windsor's death concluded with a suicide verdict, revealing childhood trauma, professional rejection, and mental health struggles as contributing factors.
Dr Sonali Mukherjee-Bose, suspended for attempting to falsify Covid vaccine certificates, has been cleared to return to practice after showing remorse and insight.
Inquest concludes former Strictly Come Dancing professional Robin Windsor took his own life after mental health deterioration following his departure from the BBC show.
Former EastEnders actress Rita Simons shares her personal journey with scoliosis, discussing back pain, wardrobe challenges, and managing the condition without surgery in an honest social media video.
Therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab challenges myths about codependency, advocating for 'healthy dependency' in her new book, The Balancing Act, to foster deeper connections without losing self-identity.
Cambridge speaker Emma Pears discusses why people experience pressure differently, shares her marathon resilience story, and explains her 'What Does It Matter?' tool for managing stress in an exclusive interview.
Brent Council faces accusations of failing residents after Central Middlesex Hospital's urgent care hours were reduced by 21 hours weekly, sparking criticism from opposition parties.
In her first TV interview, Gisele Pelicot reveals harrowing details of decade-long abuse and her desire to confront ex-husband Dominique, convicted of drugging and inviting strangers to rape her.
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust expresses deep regret after a former employee assaulted a patient at St Charles Hospital Mental Health Centre in 2024.