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SCARLETT Moffatt has broken down in tears after realising her life has come "full circle" since she hit rock bottom with her mental health. The former Gogglebox star, 31, has cried in a video to fans while urging anyone who is suffering to speak to a charity like Samaritans. It comes after Scarlett was made guest-editor of Hello! magazine's first ever mental health digital special. Unable to believe that she had landed the gig, Scarlett sobbed: "It's lovely being on the cover of magazines but, when it's about a topic that you know how it feels and you know how much it means to people, it means the world. "If this shows anything, it can show that things really, really can come full circle." Scarlett explained: "I'm not a doctor or a therapist and all I can talk about is how I feel with my mental health. READ MORE ON SCARLETT MOFFATT HELPING HAND I rang Samaritans in lockdown - there's no shame in getting help, says TV star … [Read more...] about Scarlett Moffatt breaks down in tears as ‘life comes full circle’ after mental health battle

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and, according to the World Health Organization, the prevalence of anxiety and depression globally increased by a massive 25% in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic alone. Social isolation was cited as one of the reasons for the increased stress felt by so many during the pandemic. Add in constraints on people’s ability to work or to seek support from loved ones, engage in their communities, loneliness, fear, grief, financial worries and exhaustion from those who work in health care and the perfect storm of a mental health crisis is created. Mental health care providers in Louisiana say they have felt the crisis up close and personal. “The pandemic has challenged the resiliency of people who would previously have had no empathy for anxiety and depression," said Roy Petitfils, LPC, whose counseling practice is based in Lafayette with Pax Renewal Center. Petitfils said the pandemic forced many to deal with realities that were once … [Read more...] about May is Mental Health Awareness Month: COVID may have normalized mental health struggles

One of the many qualities Deborah James displays in her battle with bowel cancer is a positive attitude. This inner belief demonstrates a real strength that few would doubt has impacted her journey from diagnosis to end of life care. Sadly, this positive mental attitude can only take her and those like her so far, it can’t stop the inevitable advance of terminal disease. Just like a physical health problem, a mental health one can make you feel impotent in the way it develops. So its encouraging to see new research from Denmark suggesting that if an individual believes they can improve their mental well-being, this will have a positive effect on their health. While this may seem obvious, there has been little evidence so far to support the idea. Most of what we have relied on has been individual anecdotes. Having interviewed thousands of people the researchers found that those who scored highest on a scale assessing self-belief were more likely to enjoy good … [Read more...] about Can you think yourself to better mental health? New research offers a clue

The White gunman accused of committing a racist massacre at a Buffalo supermarket made threating comments that brought police to his high school last spring but he was never charged with a crime and had no further contact with law enforcement after his release from a hospital, officials said. The revelation raised questions about whether his encounter with police and the mental health system was yet another missed opportunity to put a potential mass shooter under closer law enforcement scrutiny, get him help, or make sure he didn't have access to deadly firearms. Authorities said Sunday that they were investigating the attack on predominantly Black shoppers and workers at the Tops Friendly Market as a potential federal hate crime or act of domestic terrorism. Payton Gendron, 18, traveled about 200 miles from his home in Conklin, New York, to Buffalo to commit the attack, police said. Federal authorities were still working to confirm the authenticity of a racist 180-page … [Read more...] about Buffalo shooting suspect’s prior threat sent him to mental hospital

THE ENTERTAINMENT world was shocked when it was announced that Naomi Judd had passed away at the age of 76 . After Naomi's passing was revealed to the public, courtesy of her daughters, country music fans were curious to know how she died. What was Naomi Judd's cause of death? On April 30, 2022, news of Naomi Judd's death circulated in headlines after it was confirmed by her daughters Wynonna, 57, and Ashley, 54 . In a joint statement to the Associated Press , her daughters said: "Today we sisters experienced a tragedy. We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness." Read More on The US Sun 'SHATTERED' A look at the life of Naomi Judd NAOMI'S MAN Everything to know about Naomi Judd's husband Larry Strickland "We are shattered. We are navigating profound grief and know that as we loved her, she was loved by her public," they continued. Wynonna and Ashley concluded their unfortunate … [Read more...] about What was Naomi Judd’s cause of death?

Adults aged 50 and over are most content with their lives, according to research. A poll of 2,000 adults found those in this decade and beyond are best at being ‘happy with what they have’ - and also report stronger relationships. Holidays and time to spend on hobbies and interests featured in the top 10 things the over 50s are satisfied with, along with being debt free, having good health and knowing the children are happy. A fifth of adults this age with kids still living at home also admit they are more than ready to get them moved out - and move on to the next stage of their life. It also emerged more than one in 10 have a more active sex life than they ever had before. Three quarters of adults said having time to relax is what really makes them feel content, with those 50 and older likely to take four or more minibreaks or weekend getaways in an average year. Simon Thompson, managing director of Warner Leisure Hotels, which operates 15 adult-only hotels across the UK … [Read more...] about Adults aged 50 and over are best at being ‘happy with what they have’, study finds

ADULTS aged 50 and over are most content with their lives, according to research. A poll of 2,000 adults found those in this decade and beyond are best at being ‘happy with what they have’ – and also report stronger relationships. Holidays and time to spend on hobbies and interests featured in the top 10 things the over 50s are satisfied with, along with being debt free, having good health and knowing their children are happy. A fifth of adults this age with kids still living at home also admit they are more than ready to get them moved out – and move on to the next stage of their life. It also emerged more than one in 10 have a more active sex life than they ever had before. Three quarters of adults said having time to relax is what really makes them feel content, with those 50 and older likely to take four or more minibreaks or weekend getaways in an average year. READ MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES OH NAN Woman who was on Supernanny at 9 says … [Read more...] about Brits over 50 are the happiest… but they DON’T want their kids still living at home

Joe Wicks has opened up about his difficult upbringing, attitude to mental health and working with Louis Theroux ahead of a new documentary airing on Monday night. Joe Wicks: Exploring My Childhood opens the door to conversations about mental health and family relationships amid struggles, following Joe’s own journey as a child with parents who both suffered from mental health issues. The fitness instructor, who received an MBE after helping the nation stay fit with virtual PE lessons during lockdown, will attempt to come to terms with his childhood and spark open conversations about vulnerabilities in the new programme. Speaking to Metro.co.uk ahead of the documentary airing, the Body Coach shared: ‘It’s got a lot of heavy content, but it’s done in a really lovely way, and at the end of it, it has a really positive, uplifting message. ‘We created it a year and a half ago, and it’s quite an intense, emotional thing to do, but now it’s exciting and I just … [Read more...] about Joe Wicks: ‘After my up and down childhood I’m determined to be more stable for my kids’

There’s nothing more frustrating than waking up and not feeling well-rested. Especially considering how vital sleep is for both our mental and physical wellbeing . Clare Anderson, a wellness expert and founder of Sensory Retreats, stresses the importance of getting good quality sleep. She says: ‘While we sleep, our brains and bodies complete numerous key tasks that keep us healthy. This includes everything from repairing and building muscles to transporting the day’s events into long-term memory. ‘Not getting enough sleep can cause far more severe effects than simply feeling tired. A lack of sleep is commonly associated with weight problems, overeating, a lack of concentration, forgetfulness, and much more.’ As a result, anything we can do improve our sleeping habits is always welcome. And, sometimes, it’s the simple things that can make a real difference. We asked the experts for some practical tips for improving your sleep that you can try tonight. Get … [Read more...] about 13 practical steps you can take right now to improve your sleep

Emergency Services on the M6 (Image: Highways England) Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The terrifying accident happened on Saturday afternoon around 3pm and saw the vehicle, a Ford Fiesta chased from Greater Manchester, race through Lancashire before finally ending up in Cumbria. The vehicle erupted in flames in a field before police detained the driver. Police were alerted to the vehicle when members of the public called in with concerns for the welfare of the driver. Related articles New police officers 'feel sick' on blue lights Eight month old baby dies after nursery medical episode – two arrests As the high-speed … [Read more...] about High-speed police chase sparks M6 chaos before car bursts into flames and crashes in field