Tom Stoltman: Autism to World's Strongest Man
Tom Stoltman, once a bullied teen, used his autism as a 'cheat code' to become a three-time World's Strongest Man. Discover his incredible journey from Invergordon to global champion.
Category : Mental Health
Life After X: Why One User Deactivated and Doesn't Miss It
A prolific X user shares his journey from joining in 2007 to deactivating in 2024, detailing the platform's decline and the positive impact of leaving. Discover why he says it felt like a 'strange dream that became a nightmare'.
How to Cope with Unrequited Love: A Guide
Discover how to process and move on from one-sided love, with wisdom drawn from the Guardian's Notes & Queries column. Learn to heal and grow from the experience.
Veganism's Inflection Point and the Mental Health Argument
As vegan restaurants close and meat sales rise, a Guardian columnist explains why her plant-based diet is a crucial defence against despair and climate impotence. Discover the personal and political reasons to stay vegan.
Why Perfectionism is a Trap and 'Good Enough' is Better
Experts reveal how perfectionism masquerades as diligence but fuels anxiety and burnout. Discover the path to healthier striving and self-compassion for 2024.
Trans mother's journey healed family after son's support
Amethysta Herrick feared her son's reaction to her transition. His profound acceptance transformed their relationship and led to a beautiful, unexpected revelation about his own identity.
Woman forced to steal £100k by abusive ex-partner
A woman reveals how her violent ex-partner coerced her into stealing £98,000 from her employer, leading to a prison sentence. She calls for better understanding of abuse victims within the justice system.
The hidden cost of heroism after the headlines fade
From Brussels to Bondi, we celebrate civilian heroes. But what is the lasting psychological toll of their bravery? Explore the trauma and resilience behind the medals.
Megan Jayne Crabbe's recovery from anorexia to body positivity
Megan Jayne Crabbe, diagnosed with anorexia at 14, shares her powerful journey to body acceptance. Discover how she overcame diet culture and now champions self-love.
US mental health funding cut and restored in 48 hours
Thousands of US mental health and substance abuse programmes faced sudden funding cuts, creating 'whiplash' for vulnerable communities. The $1.9bn was later reinstated, but uncertainty remains.
Carer overwhelmed by loneliness killed herself and daughter
Coroner concludes full-time carer Martina Karos took her own life and that of her eight-year-old disabled daughter Eleni in Salford after being overwhelmed by isolation.
Dr Aggrey Burke, pioneer for Black mental health, dies at 82
Dr Aggrey Burke, the UK's first Black consultant psychiatrist, challenged systemic racism in medicine and mental health. Read his remarkable story of advocacy and change.
Family's journey from tragedy to interdependence
Author Jessie Cole reveals how her family rebuilt a life of kinship after profound loss. Her story explores the unspoken home truth: 'We need each other'. Discover how everything turns on affection.
Chapped Lips? It Could Be a Fungal Infection
Persistent dry, cracked lips may signal a fungal issue like angular cheilitis. A TikToker's story and expert dermatology advice reveal when to suspect infection and safe treatment tips.
Simone Lahbib opens up on brother's death and hospice care
Actress Simone Lahbib shares her grief after her brother Stephen's death from a terminal illness, praising the 'invaluable' hospice care that supported her family. Read her heartfelt story.
Australia's teen social media ban: 4.7m accounts offline
Australia's ban on under-16s using social media has removed 4.7 million accounts, but experts warn it's too early to declare success. The UK is watching closely.
Inquest into death of 15-year-old Zack Ellis
A coroner hears how Zack Ellis, 15, was found dead at home in Oldham. The inquest examines mental health support, missed interventions, and family's tragic loss.
Nurse struck off for dangerous medication error in London
A mental health nurse in South London has been removed from the register after administering the wrong medication via a tracheostomy, ignoring the family's pleas. Read the full NMC report.
Mum killed disabled daughter then herself, coroner rules
A coroner has ruled a 'devoted' single mother experiencing extreme isolation killed her severely disabled eight-year-old daughter before taking her own life in Salford. Read the full story.
US Reverses $1.9bn Mental Health and Addiction Cuts
US health officials reinstated nearly $2bn in cuts to vital mental health and substance use programmes following a swift public backlash. The reversal deals a blow to RFK Jr's agenda.
Pet grief as chronic as human loss, study finds
New research shows grief for a pet can be as prolonged and severe as for a human. Share your story of pet loss and its impact on your family.
Pet Loss Grief as Severe as Human Bereavement
New UK research reveals grief for a pet can be as chronic as for a human, with 7.5% meeting criteria for prolonged grief disorder. Experts call for diagnostic guidelines to change.
Cold-water swimming in Nordic seas overcomes burnout
Journalist Laura Hall recounts how a year of swimming in freezing Scandinavian, Greenlandic and Finnish waters, combined with sauna culture, reversed her burnout and reignited her passion for life. Discover her transformative journey.
Trump Cuts $1.9bn from Mental Health and Addiction Care
The Trump administration has abruptly terminated up to $1.9bn in funding for substance use and mental health services, a move experts warn will cost lives and devastate frontline care across the US.
Mental health crisis grips London's firefighters
London firefighters face a mental health crisis driven by traumatic non-fire incidents. New data shows stress causes 20% of long-term absences. Read the full investigation.
Families warn of 'inevitable' disasters after CQC report
Families of the Nottingham attack victims demand urgent intervention after a CQC report found critical failures in the NHS trust that cared for killer Valdo Calocane. Read the full story.
Study: Social Media Doesn't Cause Teen Mental Health Issues
A landmark UK study tracking 25,000 teenagers finds no evidence that screen time on social media or gaming directly causes anxiety or depression. Discover the complex findings.
Psychologists explain why we can't imagine the future
Feeling trapped in the present? Experts reveal how constant bad news and 'polycrisis' are paralysing our ability to plan ahead, and share strategies to reclaim hope.
Mum's anguish after son murdered by partner in hotel
The mother of James Self pays tribute after his murder by Polly Murphy in a Clacton hotel. Essex Police urge all victims of domestic abuse to seek help.
EastEnders crew member survives 11-storey fall abroad
An EastEnders electrician is returning to the UK after a horrific 11-storey fall in Colombia left him in a coma. His family call his survival a 'miracle'. Read his story and support the fundraiser.
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