Mia Lucas: Mum says 12-year-old's death was 'preventable'
The mother of Mia Lucas, 12, says her daughter's death at a psychiatric unit was 'preventable'. An inquest heard her safety concerns were 'not taken seriously'. Read the full story.
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Girl's death linked to undiagnosed brain condition
New evidence reveals Mia Lucas, 12, had treatable autoimmune encephalitis before her death in a psychiatric unit. The inquest hears how missed diagnoses led to tragedy.
Freddy Brazier: Psychiatric Ward on 18th Birthday
Freddy Brazier bravely details his mental health crisis, including a suicide attempt and being sectioned. Now sober and expecting a child, he shares his journey to recovery.
Inquest: Staff failed to warn before girl's suicide
An inquest hears staff at a specialist unit failed to share that Mia Lucas, 12, had tied a ligature hours before her death. For confidential support call the Samaritans.
Inquest into death of girl, 12, at Sheffield mental health unit
An inquest begins into the death of 12-year-old Mia Lucas at The Becton Centre in Sheffield, weeks after she was sectioned. Her mother says 'she didn't need to die'. Follow for updates.
Lady Gaga reveals mental health crisis after A Star Is Born
Lady Gaga discloses psychiatric care and lithium use during A Star Is Born filming. The pop star cancelled her 2018 tour due to mental health struggles. Read her recovery story.
Antibiotic shows promise for schizophrenia treatment
Groundbreaking research suggests the widely-used antibiotic doxycycline could help alleviate symptoms of schizophrenia by targeting brain inflammation, offering new hope for mental health treatment.
Mother dies from black market weight-loss drugs
A mother-of-three died after using unregulated slimming injections purchased online, as experts warn of growing epidemic of dangerous counterfeit medications flooding the UK.
Mum ate cigarettes and drank hand sanitiser in mental health crisis
A mother's mental health breakdown led to shocking acts of desperation as she consumed cigarettes from an ashtray and drank hand sanitiser while waiting for NHS help.
Afghan knifeman who attacked toddlers in psychiatric care
An Afghan asylum seeker who launched a frenzied knife attack on young children and their mothers in a French park continues to receive psychiatric treatment as authorities investigate the shocking incident that left a three-year-old fighting for life.
Pennsylvania police intercept massive LSD shipment from India
Law enforcement in Pennsylvania intercepts one of the largest LSD shipments in state history, with thousands of doses hidden in packages from India destined for 'Happy Valley'.
Cannabis rewires young brains: psychiatrist's urgent warning
Leading psychiatrist Professor Sir Robin Murray reveals alarming new evidence about cannabis's devastating impact on developing brains and calls for urgent public health action.
Gas bottle cocaine smugglers jailed for 141 years
A sophisticated criminal network that smuggled £68 million worth of cocaine into Britain concealed within commercial gas cylinders has been dismantled, with gang members receiving sentences totalling 141 years.
Skin conditions signal mental health crisis years early
Groundbreaking research reveals inflammatory skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis may signal future psychotic episodes, offering crucial early intervention opportunities for NHS mental health services.
Woman, 20, blinded and paralysed by party drug
A young woman's life changed forever after taking a suspected party drug at a night out, leaving her blind and paralysed in a shocking case that highlights the dangers of recreational drugs.
Women genetically more vulnerable to depression - study
Groundbreaking research uncovers significant genetic differences that make women more vulnerable to depression, challenging long-held assumptions about mental health gender disparities.
France's lost 1968 rock revolution revealed
Uncover the explosive story of France's forgotten 1968 rock underground, where bands played psychiatric hospitals, invented new languages, and created a musical revolution that defied all conventions.
Woman plotted to supply euthanasia drugs for humans: court
Elaine Arch-Rowe discussed supplying animal euthanasia drugs to undercover agents for human use, Northern Territory court hears in disturbing case.
Children's Mental Health Crisis Overwhelms A&E Departments
Exclusive NHS data reveals shocking 53% surge in children detained under Mental Health Act in English and Welsh A&E departments, exposing severe systemic failures in youth psychiatric care.
Hawaii's 'Marianne' Patients Evacuated Amid Wildfires
Amidst devastating wildfires, fragile psychiatric patients from the 'Marianne' facility are airlifted to safety in a complex and urgent operation on Maui.
British Men Arrested in Bali on Drug Allegations
Exclusive: Two British nationals face severe Indonesian drug charges after being arrested in a Kuta villa raid. Could this be a case of a Bali setup? Full details on their arrest and potential decade-long sentences.
NHS Doctor's Urgent Warning: Never Mix These Medications
An NHS doctor issues a critical warning against mixing two widely used over-the-counter medications, revealing a potentially fatal health risk lurking in homes across the UK.
LSD Study Reveals Long-term Anxiety Relief Potential
Groundbreaking UK research reveals a single dose of LSD could significantly reduce anxiety symptoms for months, offering new hope for treatment-resistant patients.
Women on beta-blockers face higher death risk, study warns
Groundbreaking research from Germany uncovers a critical gender health gap, finding women on common heart drugs face a significantly higher risk of death than men. Experts call for immediate review of prescription guidelines.
British Teen Caught with £420k Cannabis in Thailand
A 19-year-old British tourist's holiday in Thailand turned into a catastrophe after authorities at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport discovered a staggering 12kg of cannabis, worth over £420,000, hidden in his suitcases. The teen claims he was duped into bei
1960s Electric Shock Treatment: A Daughter's Investigation
Annalisa Barbieri uncovers the traumatic truth behind her mother's electric shock treatment in 1960s Britain, exploring a dark chapter of psychiatric history and its lasting impact on families.
BA attendant caught naked and high on meth in plane toilet
A British Airways flight attendant was suspended after being discovered naked and intoxicated by methamphetamine in a plane's toilet mid-flight, causing major disruption and raising serious safety concerns.
London Restaurants Create Special Menus for Ozempic Users
London's culinary scene is undergoing a dramatic transformation as top restaurants create new 'Gut Health' and 'Satiety' menus specifically catering to the growing number of patrons on GLP-1 weight-loss medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro.
British Grandfather Faces Firing Squad in Bali for Drugs
A British grandfather is sentenced to death by firing squad in Bali after being caught with a 'personal use' quantity of cannabis. This case highlights Indonesia's brutally strict zero-tolerance drug laws and serves as a stark warning to tourists.
NFL's Demarcus Robinson banned for drugs policy violation
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson has been suspended without pay for the first three games of the 2024 NFL season after violating the league's strict performance-enhancing substances policy. The veteran pass-catcher, a key part of the Rams'
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