NHS emergency departments are seeing more cases of self-harm, eating disorders and emotional distress in young people.

An impossible move? Households’ experiences of trying to escape the UK’s benefit cap

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham writes for The Mirror as the government announces "a major expansion of NHS mental health services so people can get help earlier and closer to home"

A "Same-Day Open Access" model could transform outcomes for people with mental health problems – but only if Westminster starts to value relationships

In February 2026, patients waiting for supported housing accounted for 23% of all mental health delayed discharge days, according to a new report

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Concerns over patient safety at St Andrew's reflect wider systemic pressures, including staffing shortages, outdated facilities, and limited alternative care provision

This is the independent public inquiry to examine the UK’s preparedness and response to the Covid-19 pandemic, and to learn lessons for the future.

Our current approach to mental health labelling and diagnosis has brought benefits. But as a practising doctor, I am concerned that it may be doing more harm than good

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Rising mental distress demands evidence, compassion and reform, not culture wars, denial or barriers to support for young people, writes Sarah Hughes

It was a lot. I didn’t realise I’d be placed all over social media. I thought it would be just a couple of pictures for something, but it is what it is now. I have thought about it a lot this morning and I had to put my thoughts down on paper.

Thankfully, we now know more about conditions such as autism and ADHD. The health secretary must not be part of this attempt to turn back the clock, says Guardian columnist John Harris

The surge in mental ill health is hugely distressing. That’s why I’ve commissioned a review to find out what’s driving it, says health secretary Wes Streeting

Former Labour Health Secretary Alan Milburn will lead the investigation, with conclusions set to be published next summer.

A charity providing early intervention and crisis support tells Sky News it's seen an increase in young people using its services since the pandemic.

A report by mental health charity Mind said many young people are reaching crisis point before they receive any kind of care.

Charities accuse government of ‘sliding backwards’ on child mental health after ONS findings

Billions could be recouped by the Treasury by offering careers support for the disabled

One in 10 people unwilling to live next to someone who has been mentally ill even if they have recovered, Mind reports

Only a tiny fraction of economically inactive find a job each year, and it is often an unsuitable role where they can only last a few months, research shows

Together we can change the rules to protect the planet, share the wealth and give everyone a say in how the economy is run.

There is one classroom worth of homeless children for every primary school, the report says.

And the right-wing press was wrong.

Guaranteeing support for parents and children

Making economic policy by forecast is driving Britain in circles.

Rachel Reeves is not responsible for chasing millionaires away from UK PLC.

An online event about work in Camden to foster voluntary engagement with employment support among ill & disabled people on Universal Credit

Revised bill passed after UK government rowed back on cuts will mean fewer rather than more people in relative poverty in 2030

A jittery No 10 now seeks the market’s approval for everything. The result? Cruel cuts and a fear of desperately needed public spending, says economist Max Mosley

Our reporter considers the key questions after the government’s U-turn on disability benefits cuts