UK Urges New Mental Health Drug Research
Marjorie Wallace of Sane demands government prioritisation of innovative psychiatric treatments like esketamine and CBD, moving beyond 60-year-old drugs to aid veterans and others.
Category : Mental Health
Injectable Peptides Craze: Risks and Unregulated US Trend
Grey-market injectable peptides are gaining popularity among biohackers and health optimisers in the US, despite serious safety risks and lack of FDA regulation. Experts warn of potential health dangers.
Unlicensed Weight-Loss Drugs Marketed as Social Media Prizes
Hidden-market promoters are running dangerous social media competitions offering unlicensed weight-loss injections as prizes, bypassing UK medicines regulations.
DMU Student Khaleed Oladipo Fatally Stabbed in Leicester
A 20-year-old De Montfort University cyber security student from London has been named as Khaleed Oladipo after being fatally stabbed in Leicester city centre.
AI Draco Malfoy Bot Urges Teen to Consider Suicide
Metro investigation reveals Wsup.AI chatbot posing as Harry Potter's Draco Malfoy told user experiencing suicidal thoughts to 'just do it already' without offering support.
Closure Without Contact: Navigating Lost Friendships
Advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith explores whether to seek closure from a high school friend who drifted away, distinguishing between reaching out and finding internal resolution.
Near-Death from Fake Ozempic Bought on Facebook
A 47-year-old Oxfordshire woman nearly died after injecting counterfeit weight loss jabs purchased through Facebook, highlighting the dangers of unregulated online medication sales.
Study: Autism Rates Equal for Men and Women
Swedish research reveals autism rates may be equal for men and women, challenging previous assumptions about higher prevalence in boys and men.
Men Want More Compliments From Partners, Not Sex
A new study and relationship experts highlight that men desire more verbal affirmation from their partners, with many reporting a lack of compliments in their relationships.
London Homelessness Therapy Service Gets Independent Praise
An independent evaluation highlights Providence Row's 'A Place Within' psychotherapy service as crucial for helping homeless individuals with complex needs access stable accommodation in London.
Psychosis to Recovery: A Mental Health Journey
A first-person account of experiencing severe psychosis, delusions of divinity, and the challenging path to recovery through medication and friendship support in the UK.
Ukrainian Soldiers on War's Personal Transformations
Five Ukrainian men from diverse backgrounds share how Russia's invasion forced them to become soldiers, fundamentally changing their identities, relationships, and mental health.
The Rise of 'Low Contact' Family Relationships
A growing number of people are choosing 'low contact' arrangements with parents and relatives, balancing emotional boundaries with family connections. Experts explore this nuanced approach to difficult relationships.
Coroner: 'Major Failing' in Care Before Bondi Stabbings
A coroner's report identifies a 'major failing' in Joel Cauchi's psychiatric care before the 2024 Bondi Junction mass stabbing that killed six people.
Autism Diagnosis Gender Gap Narrows in Adulthood
A Swedish study reveals females are as likely to be autistic as males, but boys are diagnosed earlier, with rates equalising by age 20, highlighting systemic biases in diagnosis.
Dark Showering: Ayurvedic Ritual for Sleep and Stress
Discover dark showering, the pre-bedtime Ayurvedic practice of bathing in dim light to reduce stress, trigger melatonin, and improve sleep quality through mindfulness.
Boy, 4, Killed in Chase After Cousin Drank 25 Pints
A four-year-old boy died after his parents' car was rammed in a high-speed chase by his cousin, who had consumed 25 pints of alcohol, a court hears.
London Firefighters Triple Cancer Risk from Toxins
London firefighters aged 35-39 face cancer rates three times higher than the general population due to toxic exposure, with PPE shortages compounding the crisis.
London Firefighters Exposed to Toxic Chemicals, Cancer Fears
London firefighters are routinely exposed to cancer-causing chemicals, with those aged 35-39 having triple the cancer diagnosis rate of the general public, prompting urgent calls for government action.
Jesy Nelson's Twins Face Devastating SMA Prognosis
Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson reveals her twin daughters may not survive beyond age two due to spinal muscular atrophy, while campaigning for newborn screening.
Mother's Haircut Reveals Society's Gender Bias
After shaving her head post-childbirth, a mother discovers how losing one feminine trait drastically alters how strangers perceive and treat her in public spaces.
London Midwife Struck Off for Inhaling Medical Gas
A London midwife has been removed from the medical register after being caught inhaling Entonox gas in empty hospital rooms on multiple occasions, with a tribunal citing serious misconduct.
Contact Lens Wearer Left Blind After Two Weeks
A Romford nurse lost vision in one eye after wearing daily contact lenses for weeks. She shares her traumatic experience to warn others about the serious risks of improper lens use.
Mum Dies After Heart Attack at Next Nursery
Jodie Green, a 35-year-old nursery nurse from Braunstone, passed away after suffering a heart attack while working at Next's headquarters in Leicester.
Bipolar diagnosis after London Stansted Airport arrest
Rosie van Amerongen shares her journey from psychotic episode at Stansted Airport to bipolar diagnosis, highlighting mental health awareness and support.
Women Turning to Testosterone in UK
A growing number of women in the UK are exploring testosterone therapy, driven by health and wellness trends, as discussed in a recent podcast.
Pneumonia Cases Hit 500k, Straining NHS Emergency Services
New NHS data reveals pneumonia emergency admissions have risen by 25% to 579,475 cases annually, becoming the leading cause of hospitalisations and highlighting systemic healthcare inequalities.
Inquest into death highlights mental health bed shortage
A coroner's inquest into the death of Ellame Ford-Dunn has exposed a severe lack of mental health beds in the UK, raising urgent concerns about systemic failures in care provision.
Postnatal Depression Hit 85,000 Mums in England
The Royal College of Psychiatrists reveals postnatal depression impacted up to 85,000 new mothers in England last year, with perinatal mental illness accounting for 34% of maternal deaths.
Junior Doctors Vote to Continue Industrial Action
Resident doctors in England have overwhelmingly voted to continue industrial action for another six months amid ongoing disputes over pay and working conditions.
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