Mental Health

The IMHA are committing to putting lived experience at the centre of designing and developing care

Ad Feature IMHA backs lived experience in mental healthcare reform

The quotes were made using reverse graffiti, and appear on pavements across London

Only one in 10 Brits feel comfortable checking on someone's wellbeing

Smartphones can expose children to risks including cyberbullying, scams, inappropriate content and privacy issues.

7 risks to check before your child gets a phone

The UK has the worst mental health in Europe and the third worst in the world

UK worst in Europe for mental health

Vinnie passionately believes more needs to be done to help those struggling with mental health problems

Vinnie Jones blasts tech for fuelling mental health struggles

Hussain Manawer wrote a poem capturing the realities of caring for ourselves and others as part of AXA Health's Cover that Cares campaign.

More than a third of the sandwich generation feel overlooked

One in eight young people are not in education or employment

Ad Feature Occupational therapists are the 'missing link' to help unemployment

The survey goes far beyond finances, with respondents feeling stressed, overwhelmed and anxious when faced with money worries

More than one in three adults have avoided asking for financial help

Sitting balls improve your posture and encourage movement - and they’re cheaper than you might think

Office gadgets designed to improve posture and wellbeing from £30

Ever tried working on a Sitting Ball? You really should

Desk wellness gadgets that could transform your day from under £30

A young girl using social media app TikTok on their mobile phone, in Leeds. Children who spend more than three hours a day on social media are more likely to develop mental health problems such as depression and anxiety as teenagers, according to research.

'Three hours' on socials increases anxiety & depression risk in kids

Voters of the awards will have the chance to win a donation to their favourite charity.

Ad Feature Voting opens for 2026 Smiley Charity Film Awards with £100k prize fund

Over half of the UK’s new mothers reported feeling a loss of identity.

Ad Feature Three in four UK mothers experience 'role confusion' after childbirth

Nisa in Birtley

Hoaxer caused panic when planted fake bomb on lamppost outside store

Wesley McKenna.

Man who raped two women in one day jailed

Mike Wardley performed his first headline show at The Stand comedy club in Newcastle.

Meet the comic who's using the power of comedy to help mental health

Thomas Hobbs

Pensioner paedo jailed for 22 years for raping and burning young child

David Johnson

Brute jailed after attacking father and daughter with metal pole

Joanne Reavey from Wardley

I was diagnosed with Endometriosis, losing weight has changed my life

Erin Harrison lost over two stone

I lost two stone after gaining pregnancy weight and it changed my life

James Barrass

Dangerous rapist locked up for 24 years

North East Ambulance Service staff are to get support with their mental wellbeing.

Autistic ambulance staff to get wellbeing support thanks to donation

Specialist learning disabilities and mental health centre closes

76% of business owners reported that their mental health has directly suffered as a consequence of chasing unpaid invoices.

Ad Feature Survey reveals hidden toll of late payments on UK business owners

The clocks going forward or backwards can interrupt sleep patterns, experts say

The impact the clocks changing has on you - what the science says

October is Menopause Awareness Month and WeightWatchers is helping support women’s health and wellbeing

October is Menopause Awareness Month

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust .

Report on mental health trust claims services 'require improvement'

CTP training in Morpeth.

I was a pro footballer, now I run a gym with a focus on mental health

Women were more likely than men to feel worried about money, research reveals

One in three Brits say hiding money worries damages relationships

Lisa Snowdon, Chief Joy Officer for Reserve, by Warner Hotels, takes to the streets of Chipping Norton to discover what brings people joy

Millions of over-50s are experiencing their most satisfying decade

Food bank horror stories as people perform their own dentistry

One in 20 people in the UK are diagnosed with seasonal affective disorder.

How to manage the symptoms of SAD this winter with these top tips

The community allotments are now open

Newest additions open at Beamish Museum's 1950s Town

“Clutter can affect not just your space, but also your energy and peace of mind."- Dilly Carter

The average Brit hangs onto 17 items they never use - just in case

45 per cent of Brits believe they spend more time talking to people digitally than they do in person

Gen Z most often experience feelings of loneliness, study reveals

In one snap poll, most teachers felt the changes weren't addressing the mental health impact inspections could have

Why teachers are concerned about the new Ofsted inspection changes

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6 top tips to support your mental health while facing money worries

Eight in 10 teachers reported separations having a negative impact on both their pupils' attendance and performance

'Messy separations' are affecting children and schools, teachers say

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Boost energy, focus, and productivity naturally with 50p/day capsules

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I’m a wellbeing expert: how to spot if you’re ‘quiet cracking’ at work

Not knowing how it will go on results day can be a huge source of stress

Mental health tips every student needs to know before results day

Playing at the beach and walking around the zoo topped the list

The top 20 'kids' activities that parents secretly love
Parents secretly love playing on swings, jumping on a bouncy castle – and having water fights.

Panelists including Jayden inspired the next generation of changemakers at Youth Action
Unlocked, sharing real-life experiences and words of encouragement with over 120 young people from
across the North East.

Teens win £1,000 to tackle street violence, vaping and drop-out rates

Data shows record number of school suspensions in Newcastle last year

Jesmond

Two drug dealers found with hundreds of pounds worth of drugs

Mikaela Shalders (bottom left) says that children with EBSA are overwhelmed, rather than defiant

What is ‘EBSA’ - and why summer is the time to prepare your child

Raoul Moat killed his ex-partner's boyfriend before shooting a police officer

1st pic of "Raoul Moat" criminal who stalked ex after attack released

A brute who called himself "Raoul Moat" while stalking his ex-partner after a violent attack on her is behind bars.

Self-proclaimed "Raoul Moat" jailed for battery & stalking 'scared' ex

Sometimes, exams just don't go how you might have hoped

5 tips for moving forward if your GCSE or A Level exam goes wrong

Every day men across the UK are dying early from preventable causes.

You should never ignore these five symptoms if you are a man

'Paranoid' man sentenced to 3 years for stalking ex 'living in fear'

Even five years on, the impact of the pandemic is still being felt in the classroom

This year’s GCSE candidates 'some of the worst affected by pandemic'

Exam stress can manifest in all sorts of different ways

7 signs of exam stress parents need to look out for

Young people across the UK have a lot of big worries on their plates

5 of the biggest concerns for children in 2025

2023 Eurovision contestant Mae Muller has accused the contest organisers of not investing enough mental health support for those taking part in the finals.

'I was thrown to the lions during my Eurovision performance'

James Taylor at a Sandgrown Beardsmen meet up

We're pruning our facial hair ready for Oktoberfest beard championship

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