Tag: mental health

Would Your Teen Admit a Mental Health Issue? Poll Finds Roadblocks to Getting Help

Would you know if your teen was struggling with mental health issues? Most parents say yes, but many also doubt their teen would tell them something was wrong, a new poll shows. Specifically, nearly 95% of the parents surveyed said they were somewhat or very confident that they would notice the signs of trouble. Yet,…


UK COVID-19 Inquiry Must Investigate Mental Health Impact on Children: Leading Psychiatrist

Children’s mental health must be included in the UK government’s inquiry into its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a lead psychiatrist said. Dr. Adrian James, president of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, said not all children will be able to bounce back from the impact of the last two years. It comes after campaigners called…


Almost Half of Australians Had at Least One Chronic Health Issue During the Pandemic

Almost half of Australians reported having at least one chronic health condition during the pandemic, the most common one being mental health or behavioural issues, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The latest figures offered insight into the health of Australians, including physical activity, smoking, and alcohol consumption. The most…


California Bill to Let Parents Sue Social Media Giants for Products ‘Addictive’ to Kids

A new bill introduced to California State Assembly would allow parents in the state to sue social media companies that “knew or should have known” that their products are addictive to children. The proposed legislation, formally titled Social Media Platform Duty to Children Act, was sponsored by Democrat Buffy Wicks and Republican Jordan Cunningham. It…


California Bill Would Let Parents Sue Social Media Giants for Products ‘Addictive’ to Kids

A proposal introduced in the California State Assembly would allow parents in the state to sue social media companies that “knew or should have known” that their products are addictive to children. The legislation, formally titled Social Media Platform Duty to Children Act, states that companies “intentionally invent, design, and deploy” features that are intended…


Mental Health Services to Be Expanded Across Northern Territory

The federal and Northern Territory (NT) governments will invest more than $43 million (US$31.8 million) over the next five years into mental health and suicide prevention across the NT. In a landmark bilateral agreement announced on Monday, the feds have pledged $30.65 million, and the NT $13.25 million (US$9.8 million)to expand these services to where…


Mental Health Will Be Key Focus in Australian Budget: Minister

Support for mental health will be one the key planks of the federal budget in just over a week’s time, Health Minister Greg Hunt says. Hunt says mental health is one of the four pillars of Australia’s long-term national health plan. The other areas are primary care with a strong focus on access to new…


Mental Health Will Be Key Health Focus in Australian Budget: Minister

Support for mental health will be one the key planks of the federal budget in just over a week’s time, Health Minister Greg Hunt says. Hunt says mental health is one of the four pillars of Australia’s long-term national health plan. The other areas are primary care with a strong focus on access to new…


Abnormal Brain Development in Children With Binge Eating Disorder

Researchers from the University of Southern California (US) have found that children suffering from binge eating disorders (BED) have an increased proportion of grey matter densities indicative of abnormal brain development. “In children with binge eating disorder, we see abnormality in brain development in brain regions specifically linked to reward and impulsivity, or the ability to…


Investment in Community Mental Health Services Won’t Solve ED Overcrowding Expert Says

South Australian Premier Steven Marshall has been criticised for saying his government’s new investment in community mental health services will take the pressure off overcrowded hospital emergency departments (ED). The $134 million (US$98 million) mental health package, which comes in partnership with the federal government’s suicide prevention plan, will include four new adult mental health…