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Coronavirus could cause long lasting 'psychiatric effects,' NHS experts
Not only lockdown but the virus itself can contribute to a poor mental health of people, according to researchers.
Virus takes toll on mental health of Europe's medics
Stress and anxiety brought on by dealing with the high levels of serious illness and death have become commonplace on the medical frontline.
Melania Trump says she is 'proud' of students for being 'strong' amid coronavirus pandemic
FLOTUS joined her husband and Mike Pence on a call with state governors, on the need to address the issues of mental health among children.
Prince William shines light on men's mental health in BBC One documentary
The 59-minute documentary film 'Football, Prince William and Our Mental Health' will air on May 28, at 20:05 pm.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle crash crisis text line virtual meeting
The Crisis Text Line was established in 2013 to provide free, 24/7 support to those in need of it, and has processed more than 100 million messages till now.
Suicide note in blood found at murder-suicide crime scene
A man killed his father before stabbing himself to death in Paisley, Scotland.
Prince William, Kate Middleton talk Prince Charles' COVID-17 diagnosis, home schooling kids
In a rare interview on "BBC Breakfast," the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge sent a special message to World War II veteran Captain Tom Moore.
Prince William narrates mental health video to play ahead of FA cup matches
All FA Cup matches this weekend will start a minute late after playing the short mental health awareness video narrated by the Duke of Cambridge.
Do your employees need a workplace detox? Seven steps to improving a company's culture
The effects of a toxic workplace culture can range from deteriorating employee health and happiness levels, to decreased productivity and employee churn.
Toxic workplaces are feeding the impostor phenomenon – here's why
The "impostor's" internal drive for perfection and their constant expectation of external criticism pushes them to underestimate their abilities.
Thai cave boys: the psychology of surviving underground
The boys and their coach managed to stay both physically and psychologically healthy during the nine long days they spent waiting in the dark.
Beware the risk of employee burnout
Stress is a significant contributor to poor mental health, low productivity and absenteeism for the UK workforce.
Robbie Williams opens up about his mental health battle: 'I've got a disease that wants to kill me'
Former Take That singer said that he has come close to death on multiple occasions.
Having too much money can make you unhappy, study finds
When it comes to how much money an individual earns, there may be an optimal amount that will make you happy.
Drones to the rescue: Florida police save woman from suicide attempt
Two drones have been launched by police in Virginia to help prevent a Florida women from taking her life.
Miracle Mineral Solution: Mother allegedly gave her child bleach to 'cure' autism
The father of an autistic girl has accused the mother of slipping bleach into their daughter's drinks. "Miracle Mineral Solution" is a fake cure circulating on the web.
Lottery winner takes own life after losing winning £950,000 ticket
Thai man shoots himself in the head after losing fight against months of depression over lost winning ticket.
British hacker Lauri Love escapes extradition to US over FBI and Nasa breach
Lauri Love has won his appeal against extradition to the United States for allegedly hacking the Federal Reserve and US Army.
Scientists have found the source of anxiety in the brain - and how to turn it off
While anxiety is a useful emotion in some contexts, many find it hard to manage their worries, which can result in crippling anxiety disorders.
Emotional George Shelley opens up about 21-year-old sister's tragic death: 'Time to talk'
The grieving former pop star addressed the importance of speaking about mental health to loved ones.
Man writes heart-breaking post asking how he can hide his depression from his dog
Man's touching Reddit post prompts users of the social media platform to offer their help and advice.
1.6m disability claims to be reviewed after government mental health U-turn
High Court ruling against Theresa May's government on extra disability benefits to result in higher awards for 220,000 claimants.
Teacher wakes up to find half-naked young woman armed with knives beside his bed
Maths teacher Richard Hill woke up to find a woman half his age in her bra and panties standing over him clutching a set of knives.
British children scared more by Donald Trump than global warming or nuclear war
British children more anxious about Trump than global warming and threat of nuclear war, study by Mental Health Foundation reveals.
Are you feeling a 'healthy' level of anxiety or ignoring a harmful disorder?
New research shows that 85% of people in the UK have experienced anxiety. However, being anxious doesn't always mean an anxiety disorder.
South Korea to criminalise suicide pacts in bid to reduce shockingly high rate
Suicide rate in South Korean twice as high as other OECD countries. K-pop singer Jonghyun and actor Jun Tae-soo both took own lives.
Teens who smoke cigarettes are at higher risk of developing psychosis
Previous studies have shown that adults who use cannabis regularly are more likely to experience psychotic episodes.
Killer dad slaughtered family after 'being caught performing lewd act while watching porn in school'
Alan Hawe killed his wife Clodagh and their three sons, Liam, 13, Niall, 11 and Ryan, 6 at their home, before taking his own life in Co Cavan, Ireland.
Strive for perfectionism among millennials is 'damaging their mental health'
"Meritocracy places a strong need for young people to strive, perform and achieve in modern life," researchers say.
Facebook admits it may be damaging our well-being, says more Facebook is the cure
In a blog post on 15 December, researchers from the social network said that spending too much time "passively consuming information" can make people "feel worse".