mental health
13 US states sue TikTok for ‘harming young people’s mental health’
TikTok termed the charges false and stated that the company was "proud of and remains deeply committed to the work we've done to protect teens". Thirteen US states and Washington, DC, are suing TikTok, alleging that the company is damaging children's mental health and failing to protect them. The complaints claim that the video-sharing software is designed to be addictive and keep teens riveted to the screen.
Vaping, drinking, and drug use’more common among better-off children’
According to the study, children from better-off homes are more likely to vape, use illegal drugs, and drink alcohol than children from poorer households. According to the data, a higher proportion of youngsters aged 11 to 15 from rich households in England self-reported their experiences with each other than those from less affluent backgrounds. According to the Social Mobility Commission's examination of NHS Digital data, nearly a third (32%) of young people from higher-income homes consumed alcohol in the previous month.
Sir Mark Rowley: UK’s top cop says two officers ‘seriously hurt’ weekly amid dwindling trust and mounting criticism
The Met Police Commissioner refers to an "unprecedented strain" on the UK's police force and claims they are last in line for coordinated government action, even though approximately 18 officers are "punched, bitten, racially abused, and worse" every day. The thin blue line of policing is being "dangerously stretched" due to a homeless and mental health crisis, racial and religious divisions, and criminals' exploitation of modern technologies, according to Britain's top cop.
Georgia high school shooting suspect Colt Gray’s grandfather wants his father executed for inciting him to commit mass murder
The 'evil' father of Georgia school shooting suspect Colt Gray deserves to die for raising his son to be a mass murderer, according to the boy's grandparents. Colin Gray is charged with four counts of manslaughter and two counts of second-degree murder after allegedly giving his son the AR-15-style gun used in Wednesday's atrocity at Apalachee High School. Gray's ex-father-in-law claimed the 14-year-old was 'motivated by his father to do what he did' as it was revealed that Colt's grandmother had visited the school outside Winder only hours before the massacre to discuss his behaviour.
A body was discovered during the hunt for a rugby star’s missing wife
A body has been discovered during the search for Jenny Hastings, the wife of former Scotland rugby international Scott Hastings. On Saturday afternoon, police reported finding a woman's body near the Hound Point area of South Queensferry. Formal identification has yet to occur, however the Hastings family has been notified.
Increase in youth disability claims, data shows
In 2023, more than 682,000 young persons got Child Disability Living Allowance (DLA), an increase from 333,000 in 2013. A new study found that the number of young individuals claiming disability payments has more than doubled in the last decade. According to data conducted by the Resolution Foundation, 1.2 million children in England and Wales have a disability, with teenagers experiencing the most significant increase.
Helen Flanagan shares mental health struggles, cancels West End
Helen Flanagan, best known for her portrayal as Rosie Webster on Coronation Street, was abruptly replaced in Cluedo 2 by Ellie Leach, the winner of Strictly. Helen Flanagan, a celebrity on Coronation Street, claims she entered a psychotic state earlier this year after experiencing a "bad reaction" to her ADHD medication.
Elon Musk defends prescribed ketamine for mental health
Musk has defended his use of prescription ketamine to treat his "negative frame of mind," implying that Tesla's investors benefit from his drug use. During an occasionally tense interview with former CNN presenter Don Lemon, Musk disclosed that he finds the anaesthetic beneficial when a "negative chemical state" is present.
Long waits for appointments fuel mental health crisis
Long waits for appointments fuel mental health crisis
Running improves mental health as well as medicines.
Running offers additional physical benefits and is just as effective as antidepressants at enhancing mental health, according to one study. ...
Australia legalises psychoactive substances for mental health
Australia is the first nation in the world to legalize the use of psychedelics to treat certain mental health disorders. ...
Metropolitan Police to stop answering mental health 999 calls
The force says the system fails patients and Londoners and wastes thousands of police hours each month. In September, the ...