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 The Independent UK · 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… MyLifeXP · 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. AAP · Oct 22
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. The Conversation · 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. Medical Daily · Oct 21
Danville Company Agrees to Pay $1.8 Million Over Alleged Medicaid Billing for Mental Health Services by Uncredentialed Provider A Danville company will pay $1.8 million to settle claims it billed Virginia Medicaid for mental health services by an uncredentialed provider. Medical Daily · Oct 21
Reporter Praised For Response After Star Breaks Down And Reveals He’s In A “Bad Place” Mid-Interview Viewers were heartbroken over an interview exchange between a sports presenter and snooker star Mark Allen, who nearly broke down in front of the camera. Bored Panda · Oct 21
How can African schools support children’s mental health? Research shows what works and what doesn’t Schools are often among the first places where emotional and behavioural difficulties become visible. Learners may start missing classes, withdrawing from friends or struggling academically. The Conversation · Oct 21
Mark Allen reveals 10-week stay in mental health clinic before snooker return Allen has provided an update to fans after his emotional interview at the Northern Ireland Open Evening Standard · Oct 21
Mark Allen provides encouraging update after concerning interview at Northern Ireland Open: ‘I see the light now’ Following his defeat in the first round Allen admitted to being in a ‘bad place’ sparking outreaches of support from fans The Independent UK · Oct 21
7 Signs Your Body Is Stressed Before You Realise It Have you ever noticed your shoulders getting tight during a busy day, your stomach feeling uncomfortable before an important meeting, or your heart beating faster for no obvious reason?You might blame these changes on tiredness, hunger, or a bad night's sleep. But sometimes, your body is responding to stress before… MyLifeXP · Oct 21
My State Of Mind Initiative: Chance the Rapper funds youth therapy; grants back safe spaces Chance the Rapper's philanthropic venture, SocialWorks, has dedicated itself to bolstering mental health support for Chicago’s youth. By funding Under the Rainbow, a therapy initiative aimed at trauma-affected young individuals, SocialWorks strives to enhance access to emotional aid and nurture safe healing spaces. This initiative is part of a broader… The Times of India · Oct 21
Congo’s Ebola outbreak leaves grieving families struggling with fear and stigma The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is taking a psychological toll on families dealing with loss, fear and stigma The Independent UK · Oct 21
Medical Daily · Oct 21 About 50 Patients Wait in Atrium ERs Each Day for Psychiatric Beds as New Charlotte Hospital Targets 2028 Atrium Health says about 50 patients are still waiting in its ERs at the end of each day for psychiatric care. Its new 168-bed Charlotte hospital is expected to open in 2028.
MyLifeXP · Oct 21 5 Amazing Facts About Sarangpur’s Kashtbhanjan Hanuman Imagine visiting a Hanuman temple and seeing Shani Dev portrayed at Hanuman Ji’s feet, appearing in the form of a woman. This unusual image is one of the most talked-about features of the Kashtbhanjan Hanuman Temple in Sarangpur, Gujarat. Devotees visit this sacred place seeking strength, peace, and relief during…
The Times of India · Oct 20 Steve Buscemi returned to firefighting after 9/11 and backed a charity for his former colleagues Steve Buscemi, who once served in the New York City Fire Department, stepped up to assist at Ground Zero in the wake of 9/11. This selfless act highlighted the emotional toll on first responders. He subsequently became involved with Friends of Firefighters, a nonprofit that offers crucial mental health support,…
The Independent UK · Oct 20 Democrat in Ohio governor's race pushes back against unattributed ad featuring her estranged mother Dr. Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, is pushing back forcefully against an unattributed ad circulating online in which her long-estranged mother calls her “a liar” and insinuates she has mental health issues
AAP · Oct 20 Friend denies asking cop to hide her role in killings A friend of Beau Lamarre-Condon has said she did not know the officer had brought two bodies to her house before she drove in a van with him for hours.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 20 Ban ‘intrusive’ cameras in England’s mental health wards, say bereaved families Lawyers tell inquiry that patients’ lives are at stake through improper use of Oxevision system for most vulnerable
The Conversation · Oct 20 Protecting children from harm isn’t enough — welfare systems must support healing through quality mental health care In Québec and across Canada, people working in child welfare do remarkable work to protect children and youth from maltreatment and to support families facing complex challenges.
The Conversation · Oct 20 I’m a Philly forensic psychologist who has conducted dozens of psychopathic evaluations – here’s why an evaluation of R.C. Horsch in the ‘80s didn’t identify him as a possible psychopath Seven missing women have been linked to the house that was shared by 44-year-old Eugene Horsch and his late father, Raymond “R.C.” Horsch, in the Olney section of Philadelphia.
International Business Times UK · Oct 20 Pooh Shiesty Files Emergency Motion Claiming 23-Hour Solitary Isolation Is Harming Mental Health Pooh Shiesty's emergency motion alleges that 23-hour jail isolation is harming his mental health as he awaits trial in the Gucci Mane case.
Medical Daily · Oct 19 Women with Autoimmune Diseases Were Nearly 50% More Likely Than Men to Report Being Given a Psychiatric Misdiagnosis Women with autoimmune diseases were nearly 50% more likely than men to report a psychiatric misdiagnosis in a 6,607-person survey. What to know.
The Times of India · Oct 19 Indian-origin siblings turn lemonade stand into nonprofit, donating books and helping 15,000 students Rohan and Anya Satija initiated the Let's Learn Foundation to provide books and mental health support. They began their efforts with a lemonade stand in 2018, raising awareness about educational inequalities. The foundation has since reached over 15,000 students across Texas and partnered with various organizations for resources. Their mission…