Emotional, psychological, and social well-being
The Guardian reports ELFT plans to redesign services and cut 330 jobs to balance its budget, risking longer waits for mental health care. The Scotsman details Scotland’s fragmented system, calls for a Holyrood inquiry, and mounting concerns over accountability and funding flow. Both stories raise questions about access, governance, and the impact on vulnerable patients.
England is expanding its mental health infrastructure with 100 new community centres and 59 dedicated emergency departments to provide walk‑in, same‑day access. The program aims to shift care closer to home, reduce crisis waits, and alleviate pressure on A&E departments as part of the forthcoming Mental Health Strategy.
Lindsay Clancy faces murder charges in the January 2023 deaths of her three children. Prosecutors say she acted intentionally; the defense argues postpartum psychosis compromised her criminal responsibility. The trial has featured psychiatrists detailing her mental state, medication changes, and the family’s diaries.
Investors in Wondermind Global have filed a federal suit alleging Selena Gomez and co-founders failed to deliver on promotion, branding and an app, prompting claims of misrepresentation and financial loss. The case, filed in Delaware, says promises to actively build the platform were not fulfilled, with around $1.2 million invested and legal fees sought.
A government-commissioned review has found that care leavers aged 18-24 die at three to four times the rate of their peers, with 18-year-olds facing a cliff in support. The report calls for a national overhaul of housing, personal advisers and mental health support as ministers pledge a £25m commitment to connected housing.
A federal trial in Oakland has opened in which California and 28 other states have accused Meta of designing Facebook and Instagram to hook children, harvesting their data and hiding internal research. The states are seeking damages that could reach roughly $200 billion and court-ordered product redesigns to protect under-13s.
A Plymouth County court has declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder case after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict following weeks of testimony. Prosecutors will decide whether to retry, offer a plea, or drop charges while Clancy remains housed in a mental health facility. The trial has spotlighted postpartum psychosis and maternal mental health, drawing national attention.
The European Union has unveiled a plan to shield children from social media harms, introducing the EU Kids Act. Von der Leyen has positioned age limits and safety-by-design measures as central to the package, amid broader talks in Brussels and Strasbourg.
The EU will propose a new law to shield children from social media harms, while Ursula von der Leyen is due to outline a possible age limit for minors. Canada’s Carney will address the European Parliament as Brussels pushes for safer platforms and closer Canada–EU ties.
The European Commission has proposed a law to ban children under 13 from social media, allow 13–14-year-olds supervised "mini accounts" with time limits, and permit standalone accounts from 15. The proposal will require platforms to prove products are safe by design and could expose firms to fines and enforcement if they fail to comply.
The Guardian reports a government review has proposed triaging ADHD patients to a needs-based system, offering targeted support without necessarily requiring a formal diagnosis. The plan aims to relieve NHS waiting lists and focus help on those most in need, while raising concerns about potential rationing of care.
Canada has indefinitely suspended plans to expand medically assisted dying to people whose sole condition is mental illness, after a parliamentary panel recommended against expansion. Justice Minister Sean Fraser says there is no consensus on eligibility and that advance requests will be decided by provinces, potentially creating varied rules across the country.
A government-ordered review led by Professor Peter Fonagy warns that autism and ADHD overdiagnosis risk is rising, while genuine mental illness has increased among youth. The report calls for reform of access to care, tighter regulation of private assessment firms, and faster supports for anxiety, depression and related conditions.
RJ Mitte, the actor who played Walter White Jr on Breaking Bad, has died at 34. A disability rights advocate, Mitte used his platform to push for greater representation of people with cerebral palsy. Tributes highlight his on-screen impact and his activism.