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B.C. To Introduce Involuntary Care for Those With Severe Addiction and Mental Health Issues

World

16 Sep, 2024

B.C. To Introduce Involuntary Care for Those With Severe Addiction and Mental Health Issues


British Columbia will be opening “highly secure facilities” where people with serious addiction and mental health issues, as well as...

Every Brilliant Thing: A Sudbury Theatre Production Exploring Mental Health and Hope

Entertainment

16 Sep, 2024

Every Brilliant Thing: A Sudbury Theatre Production Exploring Mental Health and Hope


There's a new one-man play being staged in Sudbury by the local theatre troupe known as YES Theatre/STC. It's called...

Chef Kevin Dundon Opens Up About Hitting 'Rock Bottom' and Losing Three Stone: 'I Was Totally Depressed'

World

15 Sep, 2024

Chef Kevin Dundon Opens Up About Hitting 'Rock Bottom' and Losing Three Stone: 'I Was Totally Depressed'


Irish chef Kevin Dundon has opened up about his journey with health, weight loss and finding a healthier headspace. The...

ADHD Diagnosis Surge: Is It Real or a Social Media Trend?

Health

15 Sep, 2024

ADHD Diagnosis Surge: Is It Real or a Social Media Trend?


Four years ago Dr Doug McKechnie, a GP, noticed a sharp increase in people coming to his surgery seeking an...

Strictly's Pete Wicks' Heartbreaking Story: How He Saved His Mum's Life at 12

Entertainment

14 Sep, 2024

Strictly's Pete Wicks' Heartbreaking Story: How He Saved His Mum's Life at 12


As Pete Wicks makes his debut on Strictly Come Dancing’s launch show tonight he will be cheered on by his...

Gweru Businessman Accused of Double Murder Stripped Naked in Court, Declared Mentally Unfit for Trial

World

14 Sep, 2024

Gweru Businessman Accused of Double Murder Stripped Naked in Court, Declared Mentally Unfit for Trial


The trial of Peter Dube, a Gweru businessman accused of double murder and two counts of attempted murder, was abruptly...

M4 Motorway Closure in Sydney Causes Major Traffic Delays: What You Need to Know

World

13 Sep, 2024

M4 Motorway Closure in Sydney Causes Major Traffic Delays: What You Need to Know


A police operation on Friday morning brought the M4 Motorway in Sydney to a standstill, leaving commuters facing lengthy delays...

Love Island's Amber Gill Opens Up About Her ADHD Diagnosis: 'Relief and Sadness'

Entertainment

12 Sep, 2024

Love Island's Amber Gill Opens Up About Her ADHD Diagnosis: 'Relief and Sadness'


Love Island's Amber Gill has revealed she felt both “relief and sadness” following her ADHD diagnosis at the age of...

Jon Bon Jovi Helps Talk Woman Off Bridge in Nashville: Rock Star's Act of Kindness Saves Life

World

12 Sep, 2024

Jon Bon Jovi Helps Talk Woman Off Bridge in Nashville: Rock Star's Act of Kindness Saves Life


Rock legend Jon Bon Jovi, famous for his hit ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’, recently found himself in a life-saving situation...

Ted Lasso Inspires NRLW Team: How the Show's Message of Optimism Boosts Performance

Sports

12 Sep, 2024

Ted Lasso Inspires NRLW Team: How the Show's Message of Optimism Boosts Performance


The world of professional sports is often seen as a realm of grit, determination, and unwavering focus on winning. However,...

North Kerry CAMHS Review Delayed by a Year: A Growing Number of Apologies Issued

World

11 Sep, 2024

North Kerry CAMHS Review Delayed by a Year: A Growing Number of Apologies Issued


A major review of cases at a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) facility in the south-west will take...

World Suicide Prevention Day: Changing the Narrative and Starting Conversations

World

10 Sep, 2024

World Suicide Prevention Day: Changing the Narrative and Starting Conversations


On Tuesday, 10 September, communities around the world will come together to mark World Suicide Prevention Day. This day aims...

Why This Psychiatrist Chose Rural Victoria Over a Big City Career: A Powerful Story of Passion and Dedication

World

9 Sep, 2024

Why This Psychiatrist Chose Rural Victoria Over a Big City Career: A Powerful Story of Passion and Dedication


Almost 90 per cent of psychiatrists working in Australia do so in cities - with over twice the number of...

Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide Delivers Scathing Report: What Will Change?

World

9 Sep, 2024

Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide Delivers Scathing Report: What Will Change?


After three years of investigations, the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has delivered its final report with 122...

M&S Staff Run Great North Run to Support YoungMinds: £5,000 Target Smashed!

World

8 Sep, 2024

M&S Staff Run Great North Run to Support YoungMinds: £5,000 Target Smashed!


M&S staff from across the North East are putting their running shoes on for a good cause. Store managers and...

Rugby Legend Scott Hastings' Wife Missing After Wild Swim: Family Issues Heartbreaking Statement

World

6 Sep, 2024

Rugby Legend Scott Hastings' Wife Missing After Wild Swim: Family Issues Heartbreaking Statement


The wife of former Scottish rugby international Scott Hastings has been missing since Tuesday, when she went swimming in the...

Lady Gaga's Fiance Michael Polansky Saved Her From a 'Really Dark Place': How They Met and Fell in Love

Entertainment

5 Sep, 2024

Lady Gaga's Fiance Michael Polansky Saved Her From a 'Really Dark Place': How They Met and Fell in Love


Every since Lady Gaga was captured on camera at the Paris Olympics referring to Michael Polansky as “my fiancé,” we’ve...

Teen Who Stabbed Police Officer in Melbourne Driveway Wanted to Be Shot Dead: Court

World

5 Sep, 2024

Teen Who Stabbed Police Officer in Melbourne Driveway Wanted to Be Shot Dead: Court


A mentally ill teen who allegedly lured police to his home before stabbing an officer had hoped they would shoot...

Vancouver Police Arrest Suspect in Random Downtown Attacks: One Dead, One Severed Hand

World

5 Sep, 2024

Vancouver Police Arrest Suspect in Random Downtown Attacks: One Dead, One Severed Hand


Vancouver – Vancouver Police have arrested a man in connection with two attacks in the downtown core, which left one...

Alarming Rise in Suicide Risk Among Irish Farmers: A Crisis Fueled by Stress and Climate Change

World

4 Sep, 2024

Alarming Rise in Suicide Risk Among Irish Farmers: A Crisis Fueled by Stress and Climate Change


A recent survey has revealed a concerning trend in the Irish farming community: a significant rise in the risk of...

Shared Delusional Disorder Blamed for Fatal Australian Ambush: Coroner

World

1 Sep, 2024

Shared Delusional Disorder Blamed for Fatal Australian Ambush: Coroner


Three Christian extremists would probably not have fatally shot two police officers and a bystander in an ambush on a...

McFly's Tom Fletcher Opens Up About His Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis: 'It Sounded Exactly Like Me'

Entertainment

1 Sep, 2024

McFly's Tom Fletcher Opens Up About His Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis: 'It Sounded Exactly Like Me'


McFly legend Tom Fletcher previously revealed he had been diagnosed with a serious mental health condition. The star is making...

Ben Fogle Reveals How He Battled 'Crippling Paranoia and Anxiety' After Mental Health Breakdown

Health

31 Aug, 2024

Ben Fogle Reveals How He Battled 'Crippling Paranoia and Anxiety' After Mental Health Breakdown


Ben Fogle has candidly shared he battled 'crippling paranoia and anxiety,' during a 'mental health breakdown', as he offered insight...

AFLW Star Opens Up About Mental Health Struggles After Losing Best Friend to Suicide

Sports

30 Aug, 2024

AFLW Star Opens Up About Mental Health Struggles After Losing Best Friend to Suicide


Port Adelaide AFLW player Gemma Houghton lost her best friend to suicide three years ago. The tragedy left her struggling...

Rizzle Kicks: Back After 8 Years - What Really Went Wrong?

Entertainment

30 Aug, 2024

Rizzle Kicks: Back After 8 Years - What Really Went Wrong?


Imagine going from writing songs in your bedroom to selling out tours, working with the biggest stars and bagging a...

Boxing and Writing: How This Program Helps Survivors of Trauma Reclaim Their Lives

Health

29 Aug, 2024

Boxing and Writing: How This Program Helps Survivors of Trauma Reclaim Their Lives


After years of battling with the symptoms linked to her childhood sexual abuse, Dr Donna Lyon (PhD), a senior lecturer...

Surgeon General Warns: Parental Stress Is A Major Public Health Crisis

Health

29 Aug, 2024

Surgeon General Warns: Parental Stress Is A Major Public Health Crisis


Parents in the United States are overwhelmed and burned out with the “dizzying pace” of the world, and it’s a...

Missing Massachusetts Man Found Dead Under Hilton Head Home: Suicide Confirmed

World

27 Aug, 2024

Missing Massachusetts Man Found Dead Under Hilton Head Home: Suicide Confirmed


A Massachusetts man found dead under a Hilton Head, South Carolina, home Monday died by suicide, authorities said Tuesday, as...

Sydney Student Stabbing: Tragedy Highlights Mental Health Crisis Among International Students

Health

25 Aug, 2024

Sydney Student Stabbing: Tragedy Highlights Mental Health Crisis Among International Students


The recent death of Xiaoting Wang, a 21-year-old international student, in a stabbing incident in Sydney’s Burwood has brought to...

Keanu Reeves Signs One-Day Contract with Windsor Spitfires, Fulfilling Childhood Hockey Dream

Sports

23 Aug, 2024

Keanu Reeves Signs One-Day Contract with Windsor Spitfires, Fulfilling Childhood Hockey Dream


Keanu Reeves, the beloved actor known for his roles in films like The Matrix and John Wick, has added a...

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