Mental Health
North of England hit hardest by ‘children’s mental health crisis’ as funding gaps widen

North of England hit hardest by ‘children’s mental health crisis’ as funding gaps widen
Experts fear that the number of children with mental health conditions has hit a crisis point, as a lack of funding and wider issues of poverty, housing and access to community support have hit some regions harder
Why you cannot fix the shoplifting crisis without addressing homelessness and addiction

Why you cannot fix the shoplifting crisis without addressing homelessness and addiction
Is it ever possible to tackle crimes like shoplifting without tackling social issues such as poverty and homelessness?
I lost my son to gambling addiction. Now I’m fighting to change the system

I lost my son to gambling addiction. Now I’m fighting to change the system
After losing his son Josh to gambling-related suicide, Martin Jones is fighting for reform in the UK to save lives
Meet the man tasked with fixing youth unemployment: ‘I see a generation that is trying hard’
Meet the man tasked with fixing youth unemployment: ‘I see a generation that is trying hard’
I wrote a play about grief and working class men. Now I want blokes from the pub to come and see it
I wrote a play about grief and working class men. Now I want blokes from the pub to come and see it
Will a social media ban for under-16s make any difference? We must ask young people themselves

Will a social media ban for under-16s make any difference? We must ask young people themselves
Domestic abuse is getting worse. Education alone isn’t enough to stop it

Domestic abuse is getting worse. Education alone isn’t enough to stop it
I’m a volunteer at Childline. Our calls matter to children in times of need

I’m a volunteer at Childline. Our calls matter to children in times of need
More than half of people with mental health problems regularly run out of money

More than half of people with mental health problems regularly run out of money
Time on your hands can cause stress – but I’m learning to lean into it

Time on your hands can cause stress – but I’m learning to lean into it
Blue Monday: The truth behind the so-called ‘most depressing day of the year’

Blue Monday: The truth behind the so-called ‘most depressing day of the year’
Paddington’s enduring appeal speaks to the nostalgia he brings out in all of us

Paddington’s enduring appeal speaks to the nostalgia he brings out in all of us
Clara Amfo shares tips to make Christmas feel calmer and brighter when you’re not feeling festive

Clara Amfo shares tips to make Christmas feel calmer and brighter when you’re not feeling festive
Tottenham Hotspur legend Micky Hazard on losing his nephew to suicide: ‘We need people to listen’

Tottenham Hotspur legend Micky Hazard on losing his nephew to suicide: ‘We need people to listen’
I’m a vulnerable migrant. The Home Office treated me like an animal to be controlled and broken

I’m a vulnerable migrant. The Home Office treated me like an animal to be controlled and broken
Targeting people with mental health conditions will not fix the welfare system

Targeting people with mental health conditions will not fix the welfare system
Why Wes Streeting is wrong about autism and ADHD ‘over-diagnosis’

Why Wes Streeting is wrong about autism and ADHD ‘over-diagnosis’
West End star Ben Forster: ‘I broke my back on stage – and that wasn’t even the hardest part’

West End star Ben Forster: ‘I broke my back on stage – and that wasn’t even the hardest part’
The Wanted star Nathan Sykes shares how dogs give him purpose: ‘I can’t imagine not having a dog’

The Wanted star Nathan Sykes shares how dogs give him purpose: ‘I can’t imagine not having a dog’
This premature baby clothes business is helping newborns and parents one joyful baby vest at a time

This premature baby clothes business is helping newborns and parents one joyful baby vest at a time
The Thing with Feathers review – a bruising but rewarding watch

The Thing with Feathers review – a bruising but rewarding watch
Die, My Love review – an extremely fraught, emotionally intense tale of motherhood

Die, My Love review – an extremely fraught, emotionally intense tale of motherhood
I’m a trans care leaver. Finding love and acceptance as my true self was the best feeling in the world

I’m a trans care leaver. Finding love and acceptance as my true self was the best feeling in the world
I asked ChatGPT to rate my life choices. I didn’t like what it told me

I asked ChatGPT to rate my life choices. I didn’t like what it told me
I battled leukaemia and then lost my fiancée to cancer. Here’s how I found hope in the grief
