Mental Health
‘He begged mummy to take him home’: Autistic man ‘abused’ while being kept in mental hospital for six years
‘He begged mummy to take him home’: Autistic man ‘abused’ while being kept in mental hospital for six years
Despite not having a mental health condition, Leo Andrade’s son, Stephen – who has a severe learning disability and autism – was wrongly detained under the Mental Health Act for more than six years
Shadow mental health minister’s resignation sends ‘worrying message’ about Keir Starmer’s Labour
Shadow mental health minister’s resignation sends ‘worrying message’ about Keir Starmer’s Labour
The party’s shadow mental health minister quit, telling Starmer: “You made clear you do not see a space for a mental health portfolio in a Labour cabinet.”
Young man who died by suicide feared DWP would take disability benefits away
Young man who died by suicide feared DWP would take disability benefits away
Josh Smith took his own life three years ago. His mother, who wrote to The Big Issue following our reporting on the disability benefits system, blames the Department for Work and Pensions and public services for failing him. This article contains details of self harm and suicide
‘The DWP disability benefits system has crushed me’: a domestic abuse survivor speaks out
‘The DWP disability benefits system has crushed me’: a domestic abuse survivor speaks out
Council’s refusal to scrap four-day week inspires others to register interest in new pilots
Council’s refusal to scrap four-day week inspires others to register interest in new pilots
The mental health effects of the cost of living crisis should spur government action
The mental health effects of the cost of living crisis should spur government action
‘Mindfulness is difficult. Exercise is exhausting. But anyone can go for a stroll through some trees’
‘Mindfulness is difficult. Exercise is exhausting. But anyone can go for a stroll through some trees’
ADHD and autism campaigners plan legal action against NHS over referral limits
ADHD and autism campaigners plan legal action against NHS over referral limits
What is the right to disconnect and does the UK need it to stop people burning out?
What is the right to disconnect and does the UK need it to stop people burning out?
Fixing my mental health with my grandfather’s old map
Fixing my mental health with my grandfather’s old map
Asteroid City is a perfectly timed meditation on grief
Asteroid City is a perfectly timed meditation on grief
8 in 10 women say stigma around periods has held them back in their career
8 in 10 women say stigma around periods has held them back in their career
Classical pianist RIOPY says anyone can learn to play this anxiety-busting tune in less than an hour. Does it work?
Classical pianist RIOPY says anyone can learn to play this anxiety-busting tune in less than an hour. Does it work?
Simple steps which ease stress and anxiety to get yourself out of a funk
Simple steps which ease stress and anxiety to get yourself out of a funk
How can you cope with money worries in the cost of living crisis? We asked experts at leading mental health charities
How can you cope with money worries in the cost of living crisis? We asked experts at leading mental health charities
The UK’s top mental health charities: How they help and how to support them
The UK’s top mental health charities: How they help and how to support them
Money worries are leading to suicidal thoughts, panic attacks and mental health problems in the cost of living crisis
Money worries are leading to suicidal thoughts, panic attacks and mental health problems in the cost of living crisis
How the Illegal Migration Bill could ‘traumatise’ refugees and asylum seekers
How the Illegal Migration Bill could ‘traumatise’ refugees and asylum seekers
Is your boss a Dominic Raab? What to do if you’re a victim of bullying at work
Is your boss a Dominic Raab? What to do if you’re a victim of bullying at work
Exclusive first play: The Lottery Winners ft. Frank Turner on new song ‘Letter To Myself’
Exclusive first play: The Lottery Winners ft. Frank Turner on new song ‘Letter To Myself’
Shy review: Max Porter’s spectacular novel unpacks teen attitudes to masculinity
