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Girls’ mental health suffered the most during pandemic, data shows
Four years since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, new data shows how severely the pandemic impacted young people’s mental health, particularly girls. During the pandemic, there was an increase in severe…
Mental health charity praised for animated campaign
A charity has been recognised for its animated fundraising campaign raising awareness for young people struggling with mental health problems. The video by The Charlie Waller Trust, external, based in Newbury,…
Most employees think it’s OK to talk about mental health at work. Some still don’t do it, survey finds
World events, work problems, illness, financial issues — there are plenty of unhappy stressors that can harm an employee’s mental health. “People are coming (into work) with a lot more than…
Eating disorders are the most lethal mental health conditions – reconnecting with internal body sensations can help reduce self-harm
Did you know that anorexia is the most lethal mental health condition? One person dies from an eating disorder every hour in the U.S. Many of these deaths are not from health consequences…
Call for public inquiry into mental health trust
A leading councillor has called on the government to launch a public inquiry into an under-pressure mental health trust. The chairman of the Norfolk Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee, Fran…
Energy drinks may cause mental illness in children, scientists warn
Energy drinks are linked with an increased risk of psychological illnesses in children, including anxiety, stress, depression as well as behaviors such as substance use and violence, according to a new study. Increased consumption of energy…
More children than ever need mental health care as figures show nearly half a million are awaiting treatment
Nearly half a million children are waiting for mental health treatment, with some youngsters left to languish for several years before being seen by medics in what has been described as a…
Is there enough mental health support in the WSL?
Domestic women’s football is on the rise in England – but is enough being done to protect the mental health of players? The growth of the Women’s Super League has…
Child mental health supports ‘largely non-existent’, committee told
Families seeking reform of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health services (CAMHS) say it was not until they went looking for help, that they realised that mental health supports and…
These are the microstressers that are damaging Gen Z’s wellbeing
Although they are still relatively young, it seems Generation Z are already struggling with life stress. Eight in 10 Generation Z’ers feel overwhelmed by a myriad of microstresses and are…
