
NY Post - 3 hours 15 min ago
Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk said she still strongly supports the Second Amendment, insisting the assassination of her husband, Charlie Kirk, was "not a gun problem." The widow rejected the argument that gun violence was the root cause of her husband’s murder, instead blaming factors like mental health and divisive politics. Erika Kirk discussed...

Sky News - 4 hours 27 min ago
A review into the rising demand for mental health, ADHD and autism services has been launched by the health secretary.

Slate - 7 hours 9 min ago
A listener needs advice on supporting a friend. Plus, Lucy thrives in the wilderness!...

BBC - 11 hours 27 min ago
The health secretary said the aim was to tackle a rising demand for services and the increased pressure on the NHS.

The Independent - 15 hours 22 min ago
Prolonged loneliness is an issue for nearly 58 million U.S. adults age 45 and older, raising their risk for heart disease and poor brain health...

The Guardian - 15 hours 28 min ago
Health secretary has asked experts to investigate whether normal feelings have become over-pathologised' The health secretary, Wes Streeting, has ordered a clinical review of the diagnosis of mental health conditions, according to reports. Streeting is understood to be concerned about a sharp rise in the number of people making sickness benefits claims because of diagnoses for mental illness, autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the Times reported. He has asked leading...

The Guardian - 23 hours 18 min ago
Researchers find children who own dogs score lower for social problems, aggressive behaviour and delinquency Having a dog in the home could help boost teenagers' mental health, research suggests, with scientists adding this could in part be down to the sharing of microbes. Prof Takefumi Kikusui, of Azabu University in Japan, who led the work, said being with dogs could reduce owners' stress and stimulate the release of the bonding hormone oxytocin. Continue reading...

Popular Science - 23 hours 19 min ago
Dogs can increase bacteria that help teen brains and bellies stay in sync The post Pet dogs can help teens’ mental health appeared first on Popular Science .