Category : Mental Health


Dad almost loses finger to cat bite infection

A London father needed six surgeries after a cat bite led to a severe Pasteurella infection. Experts warn of the dangers and urge immediate medical attention for all animal bites.

Gay man chooses lavender marriage over divorce

Marty Mar, 45, shares his story of a lavender marriage with wife Brandi. They live as a family without intimacy, prioritising their daughter and shared life. Discover their unconventional love story.

Westlife's Mark Feehily on sepsis recovery and radio return

Westlife singer Mark Feehily opens up about his ongoing recovery from life-threatening sepsis and pneumonia, explaining why he can't join the band's 25th-anniversary tour but is hosting a new radio show. Read his heartfelt health update.

US Parents Fear Stigma After Reiner Family Tragedy

The shocking deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner have thrust addiction back into the spotlight. Parents across the US fear the focus on rare violence will deepen stigma, overshadowing the widespread crisis affecting millions of families.

Ex-digital nomad: 'You can't outrun unhappiness'

Tom Slater spent decades travelling the world as an early digital nomad, only to find himself depressed and unfulfilled. His story exposes the mental health pitfalls of the lifestyle sold on social media.

Climbing saved child abuse survivor from PTSD

Award-winning writer Iain Peters, 77, reveals how mountaineering helped him cope with childhood sexual abuse by a BBC Jackanory presenter for over 50 years. His story is a beacon of hope.

Dad kicked Mum out on Christmas, stepmum moved in a week later

An anonymous writer recounts the traumatic Christmas Day in 2003 when their father violently ejected their mother, leading to a swift remarriage, family estrangement, and a lifelong journey of survival and self-discovery as a transgender person.

Light boxes help Orkney islanders fight winter SAD

Orkney residents are borrowing 'Wintering Well' light boxes from libraries to tackle seasonal affective disorder during the dark winter months. The UKRI-funded initiative is proving 'super popular'.

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