All news on the topic: Mental health

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Teacher took his own life after sick stalker's vile campaign of homophobic abuse
Simon Cremen, 38, of Grimsby, Lincolnshire, took his own life after becoming the victim of stalker Darren Capers' campaign of vile homophobic abuse which saw him jailed
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Kitchen staple could boost memory and ‘prevent progression’ of severe dementia
Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University have found a link between the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG and improved memory in older adults
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Family of elderly woman beaten to death at care home told of attack in an email
Joan Hobbs, 89, was on July 17 beaten 'black and blue' with a walking frame by a male resident at the IRT Thomas Holt Aged Care Centre in the southern Sydney suburb of Kirrawee
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'I'm a rehab doctor and here's what getting blackout drunk can do to your body'
Dr Catherine Carney explains what it really means to be 'blackout drunk' and why reaching the intoxicated state can be a warning sign of alcohol addiction or dependency
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Alleged serial killers' wife one-word comment as her family return home
After a 12-day search by police, the family of suspected Gilgo Beach murderer, Rex Heuermann returned to their New York home
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Amir Khan 'separates from model wife Faryal Makhdoom' after 10 years together
Olympic medalist and former world champion Khan is said to be co-parenting with Makhdoom after a text affair with another Instagram influencer
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Dreaming of running late can be a troubling sign of health issue
If you've been dreaming about running late recently, not only is it really stressful in your sleeping hours, but it can also be a sign of a health issue in your waking hours
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Neighbours' icons Des and Daphne very different lives 40 years after soap exit
Neighbours fans will best remember Elaine Smith for playing stripper Daphne who fell for Des Clarke in the very first episode of the soap. Elaine and her co-star Paul Keane were part of the original 12 characters
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Man gets 'to do list' tattooed on hand - but people quickly point out problem
One man has made sure he will never forget his do do list again - by getting it permanently inked on to the palm of his hand in a bid to become better at being organised
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Teen who murdered sleeping dad with drain cleaner freed from jail after one year
Megan Imirowicz was sentenced to a year in prison — with 506 days of prison credit to fall back on — and five years of probation in a shocking decision Tuesday
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Coleen Nolan pays tribute to Sinéad O'Connor as she makes plea to ITV viewers
Loose Women star Coleen Nolan has paid tribute to late Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor, as she pleaded "should have always been nice" whilst addressing the controversy and media attention surrounding the musician
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Top benefits of sports for disabled adults - including better mental wellbeing
Those with disabilities also say taking part in sports has given them more confidence, and a wider social circle, a study has found
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'Wife threatened to leave me if I tattooed eyeballs black - but I did it anyway'
Over the years, Maciej has gotten 40mm stretched ears, tongue splitting, conches and helices dermally punched, stretched labret, septum and nostrils, pierced nipples, subdermal implant on his hand and much more
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Heartbreaking fear that led to Sinead O'Connor's trademark shaven head
Irish superstar Sinead O'Connor has died at the age of 56, her family confirmed in a statement on Wednesday. The music iconic was best known for her hit Nothing Compares 2 U
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Third of kids in care system between 8 and 11 were excluded from school
Damning research reveals pupils in state secondary schools are much more likely to be excluded if they have a history of receiving social care or special educational needs services
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I was forced to use bucket as toilet when stairlift broke but apology was worse
One grandad was forced to poo in a bucket and wee the corner of his garden after his stairlift broke and Place for People failed to fix it for seven months
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Losing sense of smell could be one of earliest signs of 'silent killer'
Stud found older adults with an Alzheimer’s gene were 37% less likely to have a good sense of smell, which could be a useful indicator of health issue
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Nurse's chilling comments add scrutiny over psychiatrist's treatment of patients
Psychiatrist Dr Brian Hyatt is accused of holding patients in the mental health unit of Northwest Medical Center in Springdale, Arkansas to benefit of insurance payouts
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Two little-known dementia symptoms you could spot in loved ones at home
Dementia isn’t a specific disease but an umbrella term for a range of illnesses - of which Alzheimer’s is the most common others include vascular dementia, and Lewy body dementia
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One in ten gamers are working in a career influenced by the hobby, study finds
Nearly two-thirds of adults who play video games say they are more likely than non-gamers to develop key skills, such as logic and rapid decision making
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Weight loss guru shares four health habits that 'changed his life'
Dr Michael Mosley knows all about healthy habits - he even wrote a book dedicated to the simple changes we can all make to improve our health. After conducting his research for 'Just One Thing', he's shared "four key habits" he's adopted
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Mark Cavendish opens up on heartbreaking depression battle - 'I felt worthless'
A new documentary launching on Netflix has seen the Manx Missile open up on his battle with the Epstein-Barr virus and clinical depression, after several seasons wrecked by illness and injury
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Olympic hero Adam Peaty discusses his Olympic plans, new son and life with ADHD
Britain's greatest swimmer and the second anniversary of him retaining his Olympic title coincides with exactly one year to go until the 2024 Games in Paris - but Peaty isn't looking too far ahead
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'Parties must offer proper parenting support - here’s why it’s a vote winner'
'We must provide parents with access to early years settings and high quality services that can help them to overcome key challenges,' writes Matt Buttery, CEO of global parenting programme provider, Triple P UK and Ireland
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Former Pride of Britain nominee who ran 30 marathons is judge for latest awards
Sociologist Jason Arday, who became the youngest ever Black professor at Cambridge University in March, has twice been nominated for Fundraiser of the Year Award