Therapy Regulation Gap Puts UK Patients at Risk
Sky News investigation reveals anyone can call themselves a therapist in the UK, leading to distressing patient experiences. MPs demand urgent statutory regulation.
Category : Mental Health
Broadcaster's Childhood Terror in Abusive Home
Broadcaster Charlie Webster reveals her childhood terror of an abusive stepfather, hiding in her room and wetting herself to avoid him. She now campaigns to protect children from domestic violence.
Childline's Christmas Crisis: 3,000 Abuse Calls
As families gather, Childline volunteers like Rebekah Hipkiss answer desperate calls from children facing abusers at Christmas. Discover how the service offers a lifeline and how you can help.
Therapy Regulation Gap Puts UK Patients at Risk
Sky News investigation reveals anyone can call themselves a therapist in the UK without training. Victims share stories of blurred boundaries and harm, as MPs demand urgent statutory regulation.
Noel Gallagher on childhood stammer & famous Brits who overcame it
Noel Gallagher reveals his childhood stammer struggle. Discover how famous Brits like Rowan Atkinson and Charles Darwin overcame theirs, offering hope and inspiration to young people.
Study: Pretending to be happy at Christmas harms parent mental health
New research reveals UK parents risk storing up mental health problems by masking stress during the festive season. Experts advise emotional honesty and lowering unrealistic standards.
Overcoming Christmas Loneliness: A Therapeutic Journey
For many, Christmas magnifies feelings of isolation. Discover the therapeutic strategies used to combat festive anxiety and build meaningful social connections for future holidays.
Joe Wicks on childhood trauma, fitness fame and family focus
Fitness coach Joe Wicks opens up about his difficult childhood, his rise to fame during lockdown, and how he now defines success as stability and connection. Read his inspiring story.
Athletes Lead UK Neurodiversity Attitude Shift
As UK diagnoses of ADHD and autism soar, top athletes like Simone Biles and Lewis Hamilton are showing neurodiversity can be a competitive edge. Discover the new narrative.
Woman's filter addiction led to £7.5k surgery
A woman reveals how social media filters caused body dysmorphia, leading to costly cosmetic surgery for a double chin she never had. Her story warns of digital distortion's mental health impact.
Couple struggles after three years of long-distance
A professional couple in their early 30s, reunited after three years apart, find their relationship strained. Relationship expert Susanna Abse offers crucial advice on rebuilding intimacy and connection.
How to Survive Family Christmas: Expert Advice
Feeling festive dread? Therapists share essential strategies for navigating difficult family dynamics this Christmas, including safe conversation topics, grounding techniques, and post-holiday recovery.
Bondi lifeguards honour Hanukkah shooting victims
Hundreds of Bondi Beach surf lifesavers held a solemn tribute for the victims of the Hanukkah massacre. Read about the first responders' critical role and eyewitness accounts.
Bondi Lifeguards Honour Hanukkah Attack Victims
Hundreds of Bondi Beach lifeguards held a solemn tribute for the Hanukkah shooting victims, a week after their critical first-aid response. Read their powerful stories.
Family's 8-Year Christmas Therapy Tradition After Potato Fight
After a festive meltdown involving a thrown potato and a carving knife, one family turned to annual pre-Christmas therapy. Discover how this eight-year tradition has reshaped their holidays.
Bondi lifesavers honour victims in shoreline tribute
Nearly 1,000 volunteer surf lifesavers stood arm-in-arm on Bondi Beach for a two-minute silence, honouring the 15 victims of the nearby park shooting. The community gathers to heal.
London Loneliness Survey Reveals Social Crisis
A new survey exposes the lonely reality for Londoners: 48% find planning with friends a nightmare, and 44% say it's hard to meet people. Discover the 'connection gap' and new solutions.
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.
Traitors star's brain surgery fear: 'Baby will forget me'
The Traitors' Charlotte Chilton reveals her terror ahead of major brain surgery for trigeminal neuralgia, fearing her baby daughter Penelope will forget her. Read her emotional story.
Sylvan Ebanks-Blake wins High Court claim against surgeon
Former Wolves striker Sylvan Ebanks-Blake wins High Court case after judge rules surgery was 'neither reasonable nor logical', ending his career. Read the full story.
Sam Thompson on therapy after Zara McDermott breakup
Sam Thompson reveals he sought therapy to process his split from Zara McDermott and confirms his new relationship with model Talitha Balinska. Get the full story.
Stargazing as a tool for processing grief and loss
Journalist Luke Abrahams found profound solace in the cosmos after his mother's cancer diagnosis. His journey from South Africa to Patagonia reveals how stargazing offers cosmic perspective on life, death, and mental wellbeing.
French 'Doctor Death' jailed for life for killing 12 patients
Former anaesthetist Frederic Pechier, dubbed 'Doctor Death', is sentenced to at least 22 years for poisoning 12 patients in France. Read the shocking details of the case.
Study: Swearing can boost physical performance by 11%
New research reveals how swearing triggers a 'flow state', increasing strength and focus. Discover the science behind this free performance tool and its potential risks.
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.
French 'Doctor Death' jailed for life for poisonings
Former anaesthetist Frédéric Péchier sentenced to life for murdering 12 patients by contaminating IV bags. Read the shocking details of the case.
French 'Dr Death' Anaesthetist Gets Life for Poisoning
Frédéric Péchier, a former star anaesthetist in France, has been sentenced to life for intentionally poisoning 30 patients, killing 12. Read the shocking details of the decade-long case.
UK AI report: 1 in 3 use chatbots for emotional support
A new UK government report finds a third of citizens use AI like ChatGPT for emotional support, raising safety concerns. Discover the findings and risks.
Why you wake up not knowing where you are
Ever woken up confused in your own bed? Sleep inertia, stress, and poor sleep can cause brief disorientation. Experts explain when it's harmless and when to seek help.
Teen hero shot protecting kids in Bondi terror attack
Chaya Dadon, 14, is recovering after being shot while protecting two younger children during the antisemitic terror attack at Bondi beach. Read her heroic story.
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