Teachers’ mental health struggles extremely worrying, John Swinney admits
The number of teachers suffering with their mental health is “extremely worrying”, the Education Secretary has said.
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Successful mental health project is extended to younger teens
Younger teens are to benefit from a pioneering mental health initiative which aims to help those in distress.
Bereaved campaigner criticises NHS Tayside mental health inquiry
A woman whose uncle took his own life after being sent home by health workers despite three suicide attempts in four days has criticised an inquiry into the services provided.
Duke to launch safety strategy on River Thames
The Duke of Cambridge is to launch a river safety campaign to help prevent suicides and accidents on the water.
William encourages men to talk about mental health with football campaign
The Duke of Cambridge has announced a new campaign which uses football to get more men talking about mental health – something they find “alien” to discuss, he said.
William to attend Wembley Stadium mental health campaign launch
The Duke of Cambridge will attend the launch of a new campaign which uses football to get more people – particularly men – talking about mental health.
Charles marks 100 years of military mental health charity
The Prince of Wales paid tribute to his sons’ mental health charity work and acknowledged the “challenges of the future”, as he marked the centenary of a veterans’ charity.
ScotRail to train staff in mental health ‘first aid’
ScotRail has announced it will train more than 50 of its staff to provide mental health first aid to anyone in need.
Group to examine impact of body image on young people’s mental health
A new group being set up by ministers will examine how body image impacts on young people’s mental wellbeing.
Chair of young people’s mental health taskforce steps down due to illness
The chair of a taskforce looking into how to improve mental health care for children and young people has left the post.
Frightened Rabbit singer’s family launch mental health charity
The family of former Frightened Rabbit lead singer Scott Hutchison have launched a mental health charity one year on from his death.
Burger King offers range of mood meals because ‘no one is happy all the time’
Burger King has introduced a range of mood-themed meal deals because “no one is happy all the time”.
British motorcyclist, 23, ‘youngest person to ride around the world’
A British motorcyclist is believed to have become the youngest person to ride around the world in a gruelling journey that saw him lose a third of his body weight.
Thousands of mental health patients to receive job-hunting support
Thousands more people with mental health problems are to receive support finding a job, it has been announced.
Mental health support for young to focus on social media
Advice on the healthy use of social media will be provided to young people as part of a Scottish Government strategy to improve mental health support.
Little Mix’s Perrie Edwards reveals she suffered from severe panic attacks
Perrie Edwards says she has previously suffered with panic attacks that felt like a “heart attack”, and she struggled to leave the house because of her anxiety.
Dundee mental health charity launches campaign to encourage body positivity
A Dundee Mental Health charity has launched its latest campaign.
Mental health of a third of UK adults affected by Brexit – survey
A third of UK adults feel their mental health has been affected by Brexit, a new survey suggests.
Harry and Oprah collaborate on mental health documentary
The Duke of Sussex is working with US chat show queen Oprah Winfrey on a mental health documentary series, Kensington Palace has announced.
New mothers can now access mental health support where they live – NHS England
New and expectant mothers across the country are now able to access specialist mental health care closer to home, NHS England has said.