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- 1Free men's mental health support group meets every Monday●Going through a storm or just been through one? Over 18? Identify as male? Our groups are here for you. Every Monday 7-9
A men's mental health peer support group is inviting men over 18 who are 'going through a storm or just been through one' to attend its Monday evening sessions from 7 to 9pm. The group advertises no booking, no fees, no pressure to talk and no judgement, and offers free tea, coffee and biscuits. Sessions run weekly except on English bank holidays.
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A mental health awareness series has released its 23rd episode, this time focusing on ADHD. The instalment appears to be part of a regular weekly feature dedicated to mental health topics. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder remains a widely discussed condition, and series like this aim to inform the public about its symptoms, diagnosis and management.
- 3"Harm reduction" debated as slogan versus real practice●Election week, and "harm reduction" is being tossed around as a political slogan again. Meanwhile, in the real world, ha
During election week, the phrase "harm reduction" is being used as a political slogan, prompting criticism from practitioners in the mental health and addiction field. Commenters argue the real meaning is naloxone carried in a backpack and non-judgemental outreach that keeps people alive long enough to choose recovery. They warn that campaign rhetoric risks stripping the term of its practical, life-saving substance.
- 4Utah reminds residents of 988 crisis lifeline▼988: Free, 24/7 mental health and crisis support for Utahns
Utah media are reminding residents that the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline offers free, confidential support 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Anyone in the state facing a mental health crisis, emotional distress, or thoughts of suicide can call or text 988 to reach trained counselors. The message is part of ongoing public awareness efforts.
- 5Recovery through cooking: a bolognese marks feeling like oneself again●I am starting to feel much more like me again. Today I made a large pot of something best described as a sister to a bol
A woman says she is starting to feel much more like herself again, marking the moment by cooking a large pot of a bolognese-style sauce. She plans to eat some for tea, freeze part of it, and turn the rest into a lasagna later in the week. The simple act of batch cooking is being read as a sign of returning energy and wellbeing.
- 6Maluma Discusses Therapy and Balance at Billboard Latin Music Week▼Maluma Opens Up About Therapy and Finding Balance at Billboard Latin Music Week & More Uplifting Moments
Colombian singer Maluma spoke about his experience with therapy and how he finds balance in his life and career during Billboard Latin Music Week. His candid remarks are part of a roundup of uplifting moments from the event, which brings together Latin music's biggest artists and industry figures for panels and performances.
- 7Counselor resumes testimony in Matthew Farwell murder trial●Sandra Birchmore's mental health counselor to resume testimony in the trial of Matthew Farwell
Sandra Birchmore's mental health counselor is set to resume testimony in the murder trial of Matthew Farwell, the former Massachusetts police officer charged in her 2021 death. Birchmore, who was pregnant at the time of her death, has drawn wide public attention, and the counselor's testimony could shed light on her state of mind in the weeks before she died.
- 8Kristen Bell Opens Up About Crying Weekly Over Parenting Struggles▼Kristen Bell Says She Cries “Weekly” Over These “Brutal” Challenges of Raising Her and Dax Shepard’s Two Daughters
Actress Kristen Bell says she cries "weekly" over what she calls the "brutal" challenges of raising her two daughters with husband Dax Shepard. Her candid remarks have struck a chord with parents who relate to the emotional toll of everyday parenting, adding to her reputation for openly discussing mental health and family life.
- 9Maluma Opens Up About Therapy and Finding Balance●Maluma Opens Up About Therapy and Finding Balance at Latin Music Week
Colombian singer Maluma spoke openly about going to therapy and how he is working to find balance in his life and career during Billboard's Latin Music Week. The chart-topping reggaeton star discussed mental health and the pressures of fame, adding his voice to a growing conversation among artists about wellbeing in the music industry.
- 10Maluma Discusses Therapy and Balance at Billboard Latin Music Week●Maluma Opens Up About Therapy and Finding Balance at Billboard Latin Music Week & More Uplifting Moments https:// fed.br
Maluma opened up about therapy and finding balance during a BetterHelp session at Billboard Latin Music Week 2026. The Colombian singer's candid remarks about mental health were highlighted by Billboard as part of its roundup of uplifting moments from the event, drawing attention for putting wellbeing front and center in a Latin music industry conversation.
- 11Students join sound bath session for Mental Health Week▼Students and NGN take a sound bath for Mental Health Week
Northeastern Global News hosted a sound bath session for students as part of Mental Health Week, inviting participants to relax through immersive sound and meditation. The event forms part of a wider effort by universities to promote wellbeing and stress relief during Mental Health Week, a period when campuses highlight mental health resources and self-care practices for students.
- 12Teachers' Own Mental Health Strained by Students' Needs▼Dealing With Students’ Mental Health Is Exacerbating Teachers’ Own Challenges
Education Week reports that teachers supporting students through mental health struggles are seeing their own wellbeing deteriorate. Educators say they lack the training, time and support to handle rising student distress, and absorbing that emotional burden is compounding stress, burnout and attrition risks in an already strained profession. Commentators are calling for better resources for both students and staff.