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UK Student Suicide Rate At All-Time High
The suicide rate among UK students is now higher than among the general population of their age group, say researchers.…
Figures Show Homeless Deaths Have ‘More Than Doubled’ Over Last Five Years
Concerns have been raised after statistics have shown the number of homeless people dying on UK streets or in temporary accommodation has more than doubled over the last five years…
Top YouTuber Markiplier Raises $500,000 in just 48 Hours for Cancer Research
Popular YouTuber Mark Fischbach had raised a staggering amount for Cancer Research to celebrate hitting 20,000,000 followers…
Season 2 of Netflix Hit ‘13 Reasons Why’ to Feature Trigger Warning
Following mixed reception for season one from suicide survivors and mental health experts, the latest series based on the international best-seller will include content warnings from cast members.…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Ask For Charity Donations Over Wedding Gifts
Earlier today, Kensington Palace announced that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle would prefer donations to be made to seven selected charities which ‘represent a range of issues that they are passionate about’, rather than receiving traditional wedding gifts...…
MPs Warn ‘High Stakes’ Testing May Endanger Children’s Mental Health
SATs testing may have a negative effect on children’s wellbeing…
Calling Trans Kids By Their Chosen Name Improves Mental Health, Study Finds
Allowing trans children to use their chosen name dramatically reduces the risk of depression and suicide, a new study has found…
Thousands Of Families Face Unsure Start In Life As They Lose Out On ‘Vital’ Support
As many as 1,000 'life-saving' Sure Start centres for young children and families have closed across the UK since 2009…