Mental Health

The Principle Trust marks 15 years of helping children facing adversity
The Principle Trust is marking 15 years of supporting children in Yorkshire experiencing adversity. Founder Mike Davies speaks to Laura Reid.

The IMHA are committing to putting lived experience at the centre of designing and developing care

Ad Feature IMHA backs lived experience in mental healthcare reform

The quotes were made using reverse graffiti, and appear on pavements across London

Only one in 10 Brits feel comfortable checking on someone's wellbeing

Gwyneth Munjoma is a maternity negligence specialist at Tees Law.

Mental health must remain key part of the care - Gwyneth Munjoma

Smartphones can expose children to risks including cyberbullying, scams, inappropriate content and privacy issues.

7 risks to check before your child gets a phone

Steven Kirby

Steven Kirby warns against 'tick-box' safety culture

Mum whose bloating made her look 'six months pregnant' was told it was anxiety before rare diagnosis

Mother told severe bloating was anxiety before rare bowel diagnosis

Health Secretary Yvette Cooper (centre) during a visit to a community-based mental health centre in Sheffield. Credit: PA

Community mental health centres to 'destigmatise' accessing support

The UK has the worst mental health in Europe and the third worst in the world

UK worst in Europe for mental health

Grandad Peter Lynch died in jail

Man who died in jail after disorder tried to kill himself before

Ad Feature Compassionate specialist care helping people thrive at home

Dylan Phelan has been jailed for six years and four months at Leeds Crown Court for encouraging a vulnerable 21-year-old in the US to kill himself over a video call

Man jailed after encouraging 21-year-old to shoot himself online

Vinnie passionately believes more needs to be done to help those struggling with mental health problems

Vinnie Jones blasts tech for fuelling mental health struggles

Hussain Manawer wrote a poem capturing the realities of caring for ourselves and others as part of AXA Health's Cover that Cares campaign.

More than a third of the sandwich generation feel overlooked

“Whether intentional or otherwise, it is gravely concerning that the Prime Minister misled the House,” said Harrogate and Knaresborough Liberal Democrat MP Tom Gordon. (Picture contributed)

MP urges swift appointment of chair for TEWV mental health inquiry

One in eight young people are not in education or employment

Ad Feature Occupational therapists are the 'missing link' to help unemployment

Do school uniform rules need to be changed? Picture: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

Time to change outdated school uniform rules

Peter Lynch died at HMP Moorland, in South Yorkshire , two months after he was jailed

Jury to look into mental health of man who died in Yorkshire prison

The survey goes far beyond finances, with respondents feeling stressed, overwhelmed and anxious when faced with money worries

More than one in three adults have avoided asking for financial help

Sitting balls improve your posture and encourage movement - and they’re cheaper than you might think

Office gadgets designed to improve posture and wellbeing from £30

Ever tried working on a Sitting Ball? You really should

Desk wellness gadgets that could transform your day from under £30
A curated range of desk-friendly wellness products – from ergonomic chairs to wobble cushions – promises to make long days at your desk more comfortable
Gareth Butterfield

Dylan Phelan, aged 21, from the Churwell area of Morley, has been charged with intentionally do an act capable of encouraging the suicide of another.

Man admits ‘goading’ vulnerable US citizen into shooting himself

Voters of the awards will have the chance to win a donation to their favourite charity.

Ad Feature Voting opens for 2026 Smiley Charity Film Awards with £100k prize fund

Over half of the UK’s new mothers reported feeling a loss of identity.

Ad Feature Three in four UK mothers experience 'role confusion' after childbirth

Mackenzie Anthony, 21, of The Homestead, Bentley, was jailed for seven years and one month after pleading guilty to intentional suffocation, causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal and engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour, as well as separate drug dealing offences.

Domestic abuse victim speaks out after partner tried to drown her

Sir Charlie Mayfield appointed as Chair of Sparx Learning

Ex-John Lewis boss to work with mayors to help people out of work

An NHS sign at a hospital. PIC: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Mental health needs to be regarded more seriously by policymakers

Mum Chloe Hayes and Mia. Photo: Chloe Hayes

'I will never forgive medical centres after daughter took own life'

Childline is one of the services under the NSPCC available at all times to help children in need.

Rise in child sexual abuse cases stuck in crown court backlog

'My son loved hiding books - now his legacy brings joy to sick children in need'

76% of business owners reported that their mental health has directly suffered as a consequence of chasing unpaid invoices.

Ad Feature Survey reveals hidden toll of late payments on UK business owners

The clocks going forward or backwards can interrupt sleep patterns, experts say

The impact the clocks changing has on you - what the science says
The clocks changing can have unexpected consequences ⏰
Amber Allott

October is Menopause Awareness Month and WeightWatchers is helping support women’s health and wellbeing

October is Menopause Awareness Month

Women were more likely than men to feel worried about money, research reveals

One in three Brits say hiding money worries damages relationships

Lisa Snowdon, Chief Joy Officer for Reserve, by Warner Hotels, takes to the streets of Chipping Norton to discover what brings people joy

Millions of over-50s are experiencing their most satisfying decade

One in 20 people in the UK are diagnosed with seasonal affective disorder.

How to manage the symptoms of SAD this winter with these top tips

“Clutter can affect not just your space, but also your energy and peace of mind."- Dilly Carter

The average Brit hangs onto 17 items they never use - just in case

I paint live online using pen lids, crockery and anything else I can find in honour of my best friend

I use rolling pins, plants, forks and spoons to paint my masterpieces

Charlotte with the Baton of Hope

From catwalk to baton walk for Charlotte

45 per cent of Brits believe they spend more time talking to people digitally than they do in person

Gen Z most often experience feelings of loneliness, study reveals

In one snap poll, most teachers felt the changes weren't addressing the mental health impact inspections could have

Why teachers are concerned about the new Ofsted inspection changes

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6 top tips to support your mental health while facing money worries

Eight in 10 teachers reported separations having a negative impact on both their pupils' attendance and performance

'Messy separations' are affecting children and schools, teachers say

Victoria Taylor, 34.

'Mental health services failed her' say family of woman who drowned

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Boost energy, focus, and productivity naturally with 50p/day capsules

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I’m a wellbeing expert: how to spot if you’re ‘quiet cracking’ at work

Not knowing how it will go on results day can be a huge source of stress

Mental health tips every student needs to know before results day

Playing at the beach and walking around the zoo topped the list

The top 20 'kids' activities that parents secretly love

Annie Dryden has been missing since the start of the year

Annie Dryden: Woman who vanished for months died after taking drugs

Mikaela Shalders (bottom left) says that children with EBSA are overwhelmed, rather than defiant

What is ‘EBSA’ - and why summer is the time to prepare your child

Bus drivers ready for cycle challenge

Caring bus drivers set for cycle challenge to support mental health charity

Lance Corporal Bernard Mongan, 33, whose body was discovered on January 23 2020 in the bedroom of his baracks at Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire.

Delay in finding soldier's body at Yorkshire barracks 'unforgivable'

Sometimes, exams just don't go how you might have hoped

5 tips for moving forward if your GCSE or A Level exam goes wrong

Every day men across the UK are dying early from preventable causes.

You should never ignore these five symptoms if you are a man

Daxa Manhar Patel, resilience coach, author and solicitor. PIC: Gary Longbottom

AI should not be a replacement for human connection: Daxa Patel

Even five years on, the impact of the pandemic is still being felt in the classroom

This year’s GCSE candidates 'some of the worst affected by pandemic'

Exam stress can manifest in all sorts of different ways

7 signs of exam stress parents need to look out for

Leah Bedford's body has been recovered from the River Ouse

Leah Bedford inquest expected in late 2025 after York River Ouse death

Young people across the UK have a lot of big worries on their plates

5 of the biggest concerns for children in 2025

2023 Eurovision contestant Mae Muller has accused the contest organisers of not investing enough mental health support for those taking part in the finals.

'I was thrown to the lions during my Eurovision performance'

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