Challenges of fasting for people with mental health issues
Unlike others, individuals with mental health conditions must summon additional inner strength to fast throughout Ramadan due to the challenges they face.
Doctors are ‘overdiagnosing’ mental health conditions, says Streeting
Mental health charity Mind said it was important to be careful with the language around mental health diagnoses to avoid ‘stigmatising’.
B.C. issues new guidance to doctors for involuntary care under Mental Health Act
New guidance is being issued to B.C. clinicians on when people with mental impairment resulting from substance-use disorders can be forced into care.
Mental health issues and fasting challenges
Those with conditions such as depression, anxiety or ADHD may find it difficult to fulfil their religious obligations during Ramadan.
There Is An "Overdiagnosis" Of Mental Health Issues In UK, Says Wes Streeting
Wes Streeting's remarks have rather drawn criticism from mental health professionals and advocacy groups who have argued that such rhetoric risks stigmatize mental health conditions and discourages people from seeking help.
Health Secretary claims mental illnesses are being 'overdiagnosed' by doctors
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has claimed doctors are ‘overdiagnosing’ mental health conditions days after the government announced benefits cuts. Mr Streeting made the claim as he appeared on the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme,
Mental health project launched for diverse groups
A new initiative aimed at improving access to mental health services for people from diverse backgrounds has been unveiled.
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Another study suggests social media contributes to mental health issues, delusion
A new study reveals the connection between social media use and mental health challenges, particularly for self-identity ...
My kids' school allows them to miss 5 days of school for mental health. I'm grateful for it.
As a mom of teens, I appreciate that my kids can stay home if they are having a hard mental health day.
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"People experiencing mental health issues must be able to access timely support," says BPS
New research from the Institute of Fiscal Studies has revealed that the nation's mental health has worsened since the pandemic.
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College Mental Health: 8 Essential Mindsets
Can something as simple as telling our college students their mental health is important to us be a game changer? Yes. How we ...
Dear Abby: Your messy, harried wife might be suffering from mental health issues
DEAR FRAZZLED: A wife and mother whose behavior and general cleanliness have worsened to the point that she leaves her chewed ...
Albany Dems reject Gov. Hochul’s plan to tackle NYC’s mental health crisis
In their largely symbolic counterproposals to Hochul’s budget released this week, the state Assembly and Senate rejected the ...
Syracuse man suffering from mental illness issues sentenced to prison for fatal stabbing
Syracuse, N.Y. — A man suffering from severe mental health episodes was sentenced to prison on Friday for a fatal stabbing.