Category : Mental


Fearne Cotton's diet change angers vegan fans

TV presenter Fearne Cotton explains why she's reintroducing eggs and cheese after a severe eating disorder, acknowledging the backlash from vegan followers. Read her full story.

Brain condition dismissed as stress is more common

Autoimmune encephalitis, where the immune system attacks the brain, is often misdiagnosed as stress or fatigue. Learn the signs, symptoms, and why early treatment is crucial for recovery.

Family's Journey of Healing and Kinship After Loss

Author Jessie Cole reveals how her family rebuilt their lives through affection and interdependence after profound personal tragedies. A powerful story of resilience and the unspoken home truth: 'We need each other'.

GP's synaesthesia lets her see time as a 3D calendar grid

A retired GP shares her lifelong experience with spatial-sequence synaesthesia, a condition where she visualises time, numbers, and letters in vivid 3D patterns and colours. Discover how her unique brain wiring aids memory.

Study: Pet Loss Can Cause Prolonged Grief Disorder

New research reveals over 20% of Brits find a pet's death more distressing than a human's. Scientists call for official recognition of pet bereavement in mental health diagnosis. Read the full findings.

MPs' Blue Monday walk for men's mental health

A dozen Labour MPs are taking on a symbolic 4.5km walk this Blue Monday to highlight the UK's male suicide crisis and promote a new mental health strategy. Read their powerful stories.

Talented 12-year-old rugby player took her own life

Laura Spreadbury, a high-achieving 12-year-old rugby player from Warrington, died by suicide after concealing her mental health difficulties from family and therapists, an inquest concluded.

Chaos as US mental health grants cut then reinstated

US mental health and substance abuse providers were thrown into turmoil after the Trump administration cut then abruptly restored nearly $2bn in vital grants. Read about the whiplash and uncertainty.

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