A mental-health co-responder was at the door when an Independence officer fired, killing a mother and her 11-week-old baby, family’s lawsuit says A crisis call gone wrong. We Got This Covered · 7h ago
Haines tribute speeches to open parliament, but Labor mustn’t overlook broader causes of boiling anger Poverty, health and dislocation are fuelling political anger. Labor can’t ignore this in response to alleged attack on Indi MP The Guardian - AU · 9h ago
Mark Allen 'completely overwhelmed' after opening up about mental health The snooker player has given fresh hope that he may return to competition The Independent UK · 10h ago
Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival celebrates 20 years IT started with an Englishman, a Scotsman and an Irishman in a bar, and has grown into the world’s largest arts and mental health festival. The National (Scotland) · Oct 24
Megan Thee Stallion’s $550 grant helped teen launch mental health nonprofit; project has delivered 3,300 boxes In January 2024, 12-year-old Mila Henry founded MH Boxes, aiming to support Black girls facing mental health challenges. With a $550 grant from the #BlackGirlJoyChallenge, she crafted care packages containing essential self-care items. To date, the initiative has successfully distributed over 3,300 boxes nationwide, striving to break the stigma surrounding… The Times of India · Oct 24
George Michael’s Last Christmas royalties help fund 20-plus grants for vulnerable young people Royalties from Wham!'s beloved holiday song Last Christmas have led to substantial charitable funding through the George Michael Fund. Founded to pay tribute to George Michael, this initiative focuses on assisting children and young people in the UK who confront various life challenges. As the song approaches its 40th year,… The Times of India · Oct 24
Selena Gomez’s charity benefit raises $2.7 M for mental health Selena Gomez proudly hosted the fourth annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit in Los Angeles, successfully raising significant funds for mental health initiatives. The evening took an exciting turn when her husband, Benny Blanco, bid an impressive $25,000 for a special modeling experience with Gomez’s glam team. During the event, she… The Times of India · Oct 24
“Don’t Be This Parent”: Viewers Blast Mom For Endangering Son’s Mental Health With Simple Football Uniform Hack A mother’s trick for making her son easier to spot during football games has sparked a heated debate over whether the seemingly harmless hack could actually leave him embarrassed or singled out. Bored Panda · Oct 23
New York City's Free Eviction Lawyers Linked to Fewer ER Visits in Highest-Risk ZIP Codes but Not Citywide NYC's free eviction lawyers were tied to fewer ER visits in high-risk ZIP codes, but not citywide, while mental health ER visits rose, a study found. Medical Daily · Oct 23
The four main risks of turning to AI for mental health advice, according to a psychiatrist Research shows almost 60 per cent of adults are turning to AI instead of booking a GP visit The Independent UK · Oct 23
Mississippi's $32 Million Rural Health Award Includes Three Planned Psychiatric Emergency Units Next to Hospital ERs Mississippi's $32 million rural health award funds 60 projects, including three planned psychiatric emergency units next to rural hospital ERs. Medical Daily · Oct 23
Mother who killed her three children given indefinite hospital order Yasmeen Ali was charged with murder but admitted three charges of manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility The Independent UK · Oct 23
In one of the darkest days of Australian politics, the Helen Haines tragedy confirmed what many feared was only a matter of time For many, especially women in parliament and other positions of authority, the arrival of violence in Australian politics was only a matter of time The Guardian - AU · Oct 23
Always Feel More Active at Night? Here's What Your Body Clock Could Mean Instead of going to bed, you find yourself binge-watching your favourite TV series. Later, you find yourself completing tasks or thinking about things you could not think of in the morning. Your body clock may be keeping you up . you try to sleep but you feel like watching something… MyLifeXP · Oct 23
The Guardian - AU · Oct 23 ‘We can’t just pretend that everything’s OK in the regions’: what went wrong in Wangaratta? After Indi MP Helen Haines was allegedly attacked on Monday, people across the electorate are questioning how something like this could happen – and if anything could have been done to prevent it
The Independent UK · Oct 22 Over 80,000 children waiting longer than a year for community health services, report finds Concerns have been raised over waiting times for children when it comes to healthcare
AAP · Oct 22 'Deeply affected': MP's office to reopen after attack As politicians grapple with how to improve their security following the alleged attack on Helen Haines, the independent MP's electorate office is set to reopen.
MyLifeXP · Oct 22 Why Do You Keep Checking Your Ex's Social Media Even After Moving On? You are having a perfectly normal dYay when your ex suddenly crosses your mind. Before you know it, you have opened their profile to see what they have been doing. Perhaps they have posted a new picture, shared a holiday update or uploaded a story with someone you do not…
The Conversation · Oct 22 Youth protests across Europe: the overlapping crises facing Gen Z Young people are facing a future that feels increasingly uncertain. Although every generation experiences turbulence while navigating adolescence, the pressures experienced by Gen Z – those born between 1997 and 2012 – are different and seem more pervasive.
MyLifeXP · Oct 22 5 Hidden Ways Parents May Be Shaping Their Child Into a People-Pleaser Have you ever noticed your child agreeing with everyone, even when they clearly want something different? Perhaps they say sorry for small mistakes, hide their disappointment or become anxious when someone is upset with them. Here are five hidden ways parents may encourage people-pleasing behaviour in children. 1. Praising Them…
The Independent UK · Oct 22 Depression and anxiety can be predicted by childhood brain development, new study finds After a six-year study, scientists have found what brain development can tell us about mental health
MyLifeXP · Oct 22 How Diwali Celebrations Affect Your Mental Health, According to Science There is a reason you feel different during Diwali, not just festive, but genuinely lighter. The shift is real, and it has less to do with the occasion and more to do with what the occasion asks your brain and body to do. Several of the things Diwali involves, gathering…
AAP · Oct 22 Man accused of MP threats with 'nunchucks' faces court A lawyer for a man accused of making verbal threats at a state MP's office while armed with nunchucks has expressed concerns for his client's mental health.
The Conversation · Oct 21 Seeing a psychologist is becoming more unequal – and our map shows the gap When you’re struggling with your mental health, visiting your GP for a mental health treatment plan can be an important first step.
Medical Daily · Oct 21 New Jersey Picks Rutgers to Study Addictive Social Media Features and Whether Warning Labels Protect Young People New Jersey chose Rutgers for a $500,000 social media research center to study addictive features and warning labels. What the evidence shows so far.