
BBC - 1 hour 38 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 - 5 hours 33 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 - 5 hours 39 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 - 13 hours 29 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 - 13 hours 29 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 .

NBC News - 14 hours 39 min ago
Facing the holiday rush may put your health in the backseat so NBC medical reporter Dr. Akshay Syal joins TODAY to share his tips for staying healthy and safe this season. Tips include what you should do if you're not feeling well, cold weather safety, how to keep your exercise goals on pace and more.

The Independent - 19 hours 4 min ago
Pilots say they don't speak up for fear of losing their licenses...

The Independent - 19 hours 31 min ago
The ex-rugby player speaks to Sara Keenan about his mental health journey and the pressures men face in today's society.

The Independent - 19 hours 46 min ago
The effect of working from home on mental health is still widely debated...

Variety - 22 hours 31 min ago
Jordanian filmmaker Zain Duraie arrives at this year's Red Sea Film Festival with her first feature "Sink" ("Gharaq"), a deeply personal drama screening in competition. The film, which traces a mother's increasing desperation as her teenage son slips into mental illness, marks a bold step for a director intent on reshaping expectations around Arab cinema. […]...