New research from charity Stonewall surveying over 5,000 LGBT people has revealed that 52% of LGBT people reported that they had experienced depression in the last year, levels higher than that of the general population…
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"Small Talk Saves Lives" Campaign Re-Launches to Encourage Passengers to Help Prevent Suicide
The latest campaign from the Samaritans, in partnership with Network Rail and the British Transport Police asks passengers to act on their instincts and intervene if they see somebody who may be in need…
Smartphones Linked to Mental Health Problems in Children As Young As Two
More hours of screen time are associated with lower wellbeing in children aged between two and 17, says report…
Reading Can Halt Loneliness Epidemic, Says New Report
A new report predicts that, by 2030, loneliness in the UK will reach epic proportions with seven million people experiencing loneliness in the over-60 age group alone…
MDMA Combined With Psychotherapy Reduces PTSD Symptoms, Study Says
The pilot study included 28 participants with chronic PTSD who took the drug during three daylong psychotherapy sessions over three months…
NHS Group Using Social Media To “Help Lads With Mental Health”
The NHS Mid Essex group is using sponsored Facebook adverts to target young men and tell them about the free mental health support available…
Annual £2bn Boost for Mental Health Services To Be Announced
Extra funding for mental health services is expected as part of the annual budget, which will be announced today…
#NotTheJob Campaign Launched To Eradicate Sexual Harassment In Any Workplace, By Any Person
MP Jess Phillips launches #NotTheJob, a campaign encouraging women to share their experiences of sexual harassment and help to change the law…
Major Study Reveals The UK's Most 'Sleepless Cities'
An active brain, stress and late night TV-binging are among the top reasons for Brits not switching off at night…