Missing man's feet found on beaches 500 miles apart
The severed feet of Pawel Martyniak, 21, washed up in Sweden and Norfolk. An inquest could not determine his cause of death, revealing a history of severe depression and failed mental health care.
Category : Mental Health
Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban Begins Next Week
Australia enacts one of the world's toughest social media bans for under-16s from next Wednesday. The law, sparked by tragedy, aims to protect mental health but faces fierce opposition. Could the UK follow?
Tragic story of a homeless 13-year-old in Nottingham
A journalist reflects on meeting a homeless 13-year-old boy, Craig, and the systemic failures in UK criminal justice, mental health and probation that led to tragedy.
Australia's Tough New Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Australia enforces one of the world's strictest social media bans for children under 16 this week. We explore the mental health crisis behind the law, its impact on young influencers, and the fierce debate it has ignited.
Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban Begins Next Week
Australia enacts one of the world's toughest social media bans for under-16s next Wednesday, aiming to protect children from addiction and cyberbullying. The landmark law sparks fierce debate.
Survivor reveals evidence of Manchester grooming gang abuse
Scarlett, 20, shares her story of being trafficked and raped from age 14. She and other survivors speak out as a national inquiry into grooming gangs faces chaos. Read their powerful testimonies.
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.
Bird Theory: Does It Predict Relationship Success?
TikTok's viral 'bird theory' claims to assess your relationship's health. We examine the psychology behind 'bids for connection' and what experts really say about this social media trend.
Readers Debate Dating Norms: Splitting the Bill
Guardian readers challenge Scott Galloway's views on dating and bill-splitting, championing financial independence. Plus, reflections on Quaker solace and quirky UK place names.
Croydon toddler's organ donation saves two children's lives
The parents of three-year-old Aari Patel, who died in 2016, urge people to join the NHS Organ Donor Register after his gifts saved others. Over 8,000 in the UK await transplants.
Review into rising mental health, ADHD and autism demand
Health Secretary Wes Streeting launches an independent review into the sharp rise in diagnoses for mental health, ADHD, and autism. The probe follows data showing these conditions drive over half the post-pandemic rise in disability benefit claims.
Should a friend stop setting up dates? UK jury weighs in
Haile is content single, but her best friend Whitney insists on playing matchmaker. We explore the clash of perspectives and reveal what Guardian readers decided. Cast your vote now.
Streeting Orders Review of Mental Health Diagnoses
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has commissioned a clinical review into the sharp rise in mental health, autism, and ADHD benefit claims. Experts will examine if 'normal feelings' are being over-medicalised.
Matthew Perry's doctor jailed for 30 months
Dr Salvador Plasencia sentenced to 30 months for supplying ketamine to actor Matthew Perry, whose death was caused by the drug's acute effects. Read the full court details.
Doctor sentenced for selling ketamine to Matthew Perry
A Los Angeles doctor who illegally sold ketamine to Friends star Matthew Perry before his overdose death has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison. Read the full court details.
Doctor jailed for supplying ketamine to Matthew Perry
Salvador Plasencia sentenced for illegally distributing ketamine to the late Friends star in the weeks before his death. Read the full court details and family impact statements.
County Lines: A Decade of Destroyed Young Lives
A decade after 'county lines' drug dealing was identified, a new Sky News podcast reveals the devastating impact on exploited children like Lucy, who was stabbed at 13. Listen now.
Study: Dogs improve teen mental health via microbiome
New research finds teenagers with dogs have better social behaviour and a distinct microbiome, suggesting a biological link to improved mental wellbeing. Discover the science behind the bond.
Finding Solace in Silence: A Journey Through Grief
After the sudden death of her husband, a woman describes how her unbearable grief found an unexpected path to healing through silent community retreats. Discover her transformative story.
Scott Galloway Addresses UK's Crisis of Masculinity
Marketing professor Scott Galloway analyses the modern crisis of masculinity in the UK, highlighting loneliness, economic shifts, and the need for new role models. Read his insights.
Your Body After a Bad Night's Sleep: Hour-by-Hour
Experts reveal the physical and mental toll of sleep deprivation throughout the day, from morning cortisol spikes to afternoon microsleeps. Learn how to cope and protect your long-term health.
County Lines: Decade of child exploitation leaves scars
Ten years after 'county lines' drug dealing was identified, exploited children face death, prison, or severe mental trauma. New police figures show the crisis is not abating.
Is Love Addiction Real? Experts Debate
Experts explore whether 'love addiction' is a valid term for destructive romantic patterns, its symptoms, causes, and paths to healthier relationships. Discover the debate.
Scientists create 'boyfriend exam' to test relationship success
Academics have created an intelligence test linked to being a good boyfriend. Find out what makes a 'catch' and try the three-question exam yourself.
70/30 Parenting: A Less Stressful, Happier Family Life
Discover the 70/30 parenting philosophy adopted by a former GLAMOUR editor. Learn how aiming for 'good enough' 70% of the time reduces burnout and creates a healthier, more realistic family dynamic for UK parents.
Crohn's Disease Misdiagnosis Led to Bowel Perforation
Lucy Dare, 21, spent six months in an eating disorder unit before her Crohn's disease was diagnosed. Her bowel later perforated, requiring life-saving surgery. Read her fight for answers.
Spice in School Vapes: Teen's Zombie Drug Addiction
A 14-year-old's vaping addiction led to unknowingly smoking Spice. New research shows 25% of vapes in some UK schools contain the synthetic 'zombie drug'. Learn the dangers.
DC Shooting Suspect Spent 'Weeks on End' in Isolation
Emails show the mental health of Rahmanullah Lakanwal, charged with murdering a National Guard soldier, deteriorated amid long periods of isolation after struggling to assimilate in the US. Read the full investigation.
Bra fitting reveals a powerful antidote to loneliness
A health journalist's quest for new bras uncovers a profound moment of human connection, highlighting how fleeting interactions can combat isolation in our digital age. Discover the importance of being 'held'.
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.
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