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In brief: 1 in 5 young people living with a probable mental health issue
Also in this week's round-up: mental health patients stuck in hospitals for years, and how Covid impacted the well-being of rule followers.
In brief: People with disabilities could lack work opportunities through proposed benefits changes
Also in this week's round-up: painkillers for children could lead to adult addiction, and the largest student well-being study set to begin.
New research reveals decline in home-based roles post-pandemic
88% of recruiters also said that candidates disclosing mental health issues were likely to seek adjustments, such as working from home.
Painkiller use in youth linked to mental health issues and addiction later in life
Patients with learning disabilities and autism were also overrepresented in the cohort receiving repeat prescriptions without chronic pain.
Moving up the ladder! Get to know your anxiety though a Polyvagal Theory lense
Psychotherapist Amy O'Neill explains how to harness Polyvagal Theory to better understand our thoughts and address our emotions.
In brief: Proposed reforms to 'outdated' Mental Health Act shelved
Also in this week's round-up: access to youth mental health support in poorer areas, and a new Mr Men and Little Miss mental health series.
Young people in deprived areas less likely to receive mental health support, study finds
Non-binary+ young people were more likely to experience high psychological distress, and seek support, than their peers.
Scottish government to commission review into mental health nursing
The review aims to attract, grow, support, and develop the mental health nursing workforce in Scotland.
Government confirms no Mental Health Act reform before next election
The proposed reforms would have given patients more control over their care, and reduced the use of compulsory detention.
In brief: Neurodiversity, rural mental health, astronauts & more
Mental health reforms, injection drugs and psychiatric disorders, and virtual reality for astronauts – all in this week's news round-up!
Campaigners urge Government to include Mental Health Bill in King's Speech
The Mental Health Bill aims to reform outdated laws and prevent detention of people with learning disabilities and autism.
Teenagers more likely to seek help for depression and anxiety in the autumn
Study of health records of 5 million individuals suggests the transition back to school can be particularly challenging for adolescents.
How virtual reality headsets are being used to support astronaut mental health
Astronauts will receive HTC Vive Focus 3 headsets to help them de-stress and relax during long missions on the International Space Station.
24-hour hotline launched to help police support people in mental health crisis
The hotline will provide rapid support to police officers attending mental health-related incidents.
In brief: Meta sued by 41 US states for contributing to youth mental health crisis
A round-up of the week's top mental health headlines.
What you can do to help someone living with OCD
Claire McGowan, who has lived with OCD for most of her life, shares valuable tips on how to support someone living with the condition.
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