Princess Anne, the hardest working royal, returned to her duties just weeks after suffering a concussion in an accident involving a horse at her Gatcombe Park estate. The incident left her with concerns about her mental health and she admitted that she may not have been fully in control of her mind. Her brother, King Charles, is reportedly considering her demands regarding the titles of her children, Zara Tindall and Peter Philips, as part of a potential slimmed down monarchy.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1275928-king-charles-forced-to-reconsider-annes-demands-after-new-statementDeveca Rose, a mother from south London, has been sentenced to prison for her role in the deaths of her four young sons in a house fire in Sutton. The children died on December 16, 2021, after Rose left them alone at home while she went shopping at Sainsbury's. Social workers had previously raised concerns about the family, but their case was closed three months before the fire due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A health visitor had also expressed worries about the children's well-being, but her concerns were not followed up after she retired. The court heard that Rose had struggled with depression and a personality disorder, but her barrister argued that these conditions did not excuse her actions. Mr Justice Lucraft described the case as "deeply tragic" and sentenced Rose to prison for her role in the deaths of her children.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14322571/moment-mother-shopping-Sainsburys-house-fire.htmlA new study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry found that individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have a shorter life expectancy and are at higher risk for mental health issues. The research, which examined data from over 30,000 adults with ADHD in the UK, revealed that men with ADHD may live four to nine years less than those without the condition, while women may live six to eleven years less. Those with ADHD were also found to be more likely to experience anxiety, depression, self-harm, and personality disorders, as well as other health issues such as autism, intellectual disabilities, and physical health problems like diabetes or high cholesterol. In Montana, nearly 15% of children aged three to 17 have been diagnosed with ADHD by a healthcare provider, highlighting the need for increased support services for individuals with the condition.
https://www.montanarightnow.com/montana/study-links-adhd-to-shorter-life-expectancy-and-mental-health-risks/article_cd4d6796-d9c1-11ef-8192-4fc7f09587e0.htmlDr. Pura Jacobe Gaddi, a local doctor in the Philippines, has spoken out about the mental health challenges faced by medical professionals and volunteers responding to disasters. Despite their training and experience, doctors are not immune to trauma, compassion fatigue, and mental health problems, which can be exacerbated by the high-stress environment of disaster relief efforts.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/01/24/asia-pacific/society/disasters-compassion-fatigue/A report by the NSW Mental Health Commission found that financial stress is exacerbating mental health concerns in New South Wales. The survey of over 2000 people revealed that more than half of respondents reported their mental health had worsened due to financial difficulties, with four out of five individuals concerned about the cost of living. This concern coincided with a 10% increase in loneliness, with around 20% of participants reporting they often or always felt left out or isolated. The report's author, NSW Mental Health Commissioner Jennifer Black, attributed this issue to financial pressure preventing people from affording basic needs such as housing and social activities.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/nsw-is-in-a-cost-of-living-crisis-here-s-what-it-is-doing-to-our-health-20250115-p5l4k1.htmlExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar shared key takeaways for managing stress and leading a balanced life at the launch event of author Shiv Khera's book 'Live While You're Alive'. The six crucial takeaways he emphasized include planning for the unplanned, investing in relationships, avoiding toxicity, and adopting a lifestyle that promotes well-being.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/international/plan-for-unplanned-invest-in-relations-no-toxicity-eam-jaishankar-shares-crucial-takeaways-for-managing-stress/Nathan O'Toole, a 51-year-old widower from Hill Top in the NSW Southern Highlands, has called for increased funding for mental health services after his death by suicide. His wife Karen Swan believes that more support would have saved him, as he struggled with depression triggered by a tragedy 13 years ago and had been battling it ever since.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14320185/nathan-otoole-hill-nsw-suicide.htmlThomas Thomas, who is being treated for schizophrenia at Ashworth Hospital in Liverpool, appeared in court via video link after being charged with murder. The victim, Mr Bush, had been planning to move out of the family home with his girlfriend Ella Jefferies when he was attacked by Thomas. Consultant psychiatrist Dr Dilum Jayawickrama stated that there were missed opportunities to identify signs of psychosis in Thomas before the incident, including a previous encounter after an incident at Buckingham Palace.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14321513/dylan-thomas-jailed-stabbing-friend-death-attack-pie-heir.htmlA new study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry found that individuals diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have a lower life expectancy compared to those without the condition. The study, which analyzed data from over 30,000 adults with ADHD and 300,000 without it, discovered that men with ADHD had a shortened lifespan by four to nine years, while women with ADHD had a shortened lifespan of six to 11 years. The researchers attributed this disparity to modifiable risk factors and unmet support and treatment needs related to both ADHD and co-occurring mental and physical health conditions.
https://www.scrippsnews.com/health/people-with-adhd-have-a-shorter-life-expectancy-study-says