INSANE: 6 | Vintage Vibes

Killing of man at east London mental health centre sparks warning from coroner

Hugo Flint Cahan was strangled by a fellow patient in January 2023

Evening Standard · Oct 2

The mental health of politicians is a critical issue – we should all care

When political leaders disclose mental health challenges, the public debate usually focuses on their personal experiences, resilience and even electoral prospects.

The Conversation · Oct 2

'Startling' mental ill health rates in LGBTQI community

Australians who identify as part of the LGBTQI community are significantly more likely to deal with mental health issues, a study has found.

AAP · Oct 2

One in three Ukrainian civilians estimated to meet the criteria for PTSD or complex PTSD – new study

Resilience is a word frequently used to describe the way Ukrainian society has responded to the war with Russia. It’s a term that can inspire sympathy and mobilise support. But it also risks overshadowing effects of war that require both domestic and international attention to enable Ukraine to withstand Russia’s…

The Conversation · Oct 1

I’ve been handed a surprising number of armchair diagnoses by people close to me. Where did this entitlement come from?

IN FOCUS: The post-therapy-speak era has given people the license to comment on other people’s mental health, and even hand out amateur and unqualified diagnoses. Ellie Muir speaks to psychologists about why this phenomenon could be dangerous

The Independent UK · Oct 1

'Childhood Abuse Gives You Licence to Kill an Innocent Girl?': Critics Slam Christa Pike Execution Delay

A US appeals court has temporarily halted Christa Pike's Tennessee execution over claims that her childhood abuse, rape and mental health conditions were not properly considered.

International Business Times UK · Sep 30

Polymarket introduces deposit limits, lock-outs to combat trading addiction

Polymarket has introduced innovative tools aimed at aiding users in controlling excessive trading habits. These features include optional deposit restrictions, self-imposed lock-outs, and connections to mental health support. Users can customize lock-out periods and limit deposits based on their needs. The startup collaborates with Birches Health to offer resources for…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

Mental health under strain: Spain lags Europe in access to psychologists

With six clinical psychologists per 100,000 people, against nearly 18 in Europe, regular therapy in Spain is out of reach for many; the alternative is costly private care.

Euronews · Sep 30

Healthy Babies programme to be expanded across England

Scheme will follow principles of Sure Start, helping families with infant feeding, mental health and bonding with babies

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30

UNC Health Pardee Opens 23-Bed Teen Psychiatric Unit in Hendersonville, Giving Western North Carolina Families a Closer Option

Pardee's new 23-bed unit in Hendersonville treats teens ages 13 to 17 in mental health crisis. Here is who it serves and how referrals work.

Medical Daily · Sep 29