New PM must tackle long waits for children’s mental health help

MPs press govt for more mental health experts, facilities

PARLIAMENT | Rising mental health issues among adults, children, Dewan Rakyat hears.

What to know about the new Fostering the Future Accounts for kids in foster care

What to know about the new Fostering the Future Accounts for kids in foster care

North of England hit hardest by ‘children’s mental health crisis’ as funding gaps widen

Experts fear that the number of children with mental health conditions has hit a crisis point, as a lack of funding and wider issues of poverty, housing and access to community support have hit some regions harder The post North of England hit hardest by ‘children’s mental health crisis’ as funding gaps widen appeared first on Big Issue.

Laksana intervensi segera murid berisiko – Fadhlina

JOHOR BAHRU: Semua sekolah perlu melaksanakan intervensi segera ke atas pelajar yang dikenal pasti menunjukkan tanda-tanda kesihatan mental bagi memastikan kebajikan dan keselamatan terus terpelihara. Menteri Pendidikan, Fadhlina Sidek berkata, selain peranan pihak sekolah, ibu bapa juga perlu memberi sokongan kepada anak masing-masing dalam mendepani isu berkenaan. “Fakta berbeza untuk setiap kes yang berlaku. Tetapi, ... Read more The post Laksana intervensi segera murid berisiko – Fadhlina appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

The Difference Between PPD And Postpartum Anxiety (& Why It Matters)

Learn the key differences between postpartum depression (PPD) and postpartum anxiety (PPA), symptoms, and why early treatment is vital for your mental health.

Consultation launched to develop new standards for CAMHS

The Mental Health Commission (MHC) has launched a six-week public consultation to develop standards in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).

San Antonio Metro Health honors Black Maternal Mental Health Week with free event on Friday

Black Maternal Mental Health Week is a nationwide reminder that too many mothers suffer in silence. San Antonio Metro Health hopes to change that with “Rooted in Legacy: Connecting Families to Black Maternal Mental Health Resources,” a free community event taking place this Friday at the Claude Black Community Center. The gathering will bring together [] The post San Antonio Metro Health honors Black Maternal Mental Health Week with free event on Friday appeared first on San Antonio Current.

Study finds loss of child support grant damages mental health

A recent paper has found evidence that the cessation of the child support grant increases depressive symptoms in adolescents.

$900 babysitter: Why school holiday care is now a burden for parents

$900 babysitter: Why school holiday care is now a burden for parents

The Most Effective Community Mental Health Clinic Model Just Received More Than $223 Million in New Federal Funding

223.1 million in new federal funding was announced June 17 for CCBHC community mental health clinics. Here's how this model reduces ER visits and what it means for access to care.

Melania Trump's closed doors ultimatum to lawmakers as deadline looms: ‘I want this on Donald’s desk by…’

Melania Trump's foster care legislation faces delays as the Senate stalls, with a self-imposed deadline approaching.

Mental Health Support Being Offered for Students Reeling After Traffic Crash

Mental Health Support Being Offered for Students Reeling After Traffic Crash

Ottawa cut therapy sessions for refugees to 10 hours per year. Now some are pushing back

When the federal government introduced supplemental health copayments for asylum seekers and refugee claimants earlier this spring, it also quietly brought in a 10-hour yearly cap on mental health sessions for them, CBC News has learned. Mental health practitioners have been lobbying for a reversal since, with limited success.

Maryland delays disability services cuts, but advocates warn relief is temporary

BALTIMORE — Maryland disability advocates and caregivers braced for sweeping cuts to Developmental Disabilities Administration services Wednesday — then learned the night before that the state was delaying key changes, leaving families ...

General : Mental Health: Schools Urged To Intervene Immediately For At-risk Students - Fadhlina

JOHOR BAHRU, June 23 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Education (MOE) has urged schools to carry out immediate interventions for students identified as showing signs of mental health issues to ensure their welfare and safety continue to be safeguarded.

Trump administration disturbingly cuts funding for teen pregnancy prevention programs

The shift by the Department of Health and Human Services comes as some in the MAGA movement are pushing for an American baby boom. The post Trump administration disturbingly cuts funding for teen pregnancy prevention programs appeared first on MS NOW.

UCHS held webinar on the growing crisis of mental health problem due to juvenile’s vaping and drugs addiction

Protecting juvenile’s mental health requires early identification, stronger healthcare training The post UCHS held webinar on the growing crisis of mental health problem due to juvenile’s vaping and drugs addiction appeared first on BOL News.

It's the start of the school holidays - so how are you handling childcare?

We want to hear from you about how it’s been for your family.

Locking Out The Fraudsters: Florida Sen. Moody Moves To Strip Childcare Funds From Lax States

Federal childcare funding could face major structural changes under a new bill introduced by U.S. Senator Ashley Moody. The Stop Child Care Scams Act aims to insert tough new oversight measures into the Child Care and Development Block Grant program by directly penalizing states that let taxpayer dollars slip through the cracks. The bill’s core [] Locking Out The Fraudsters: Florida Sen. Moody Moves To Strip Childcare Funds From Lax States

Teen Babysitter Left Heartbroken After Being Sent Home Over Accidental Drink Mix-Up

I can't imagine how this mom thinks it is ok to blame the babysitter in this situation. The post Teen Babysitter Left Heartbroken After Being Sent Home Over Accidental Drink Mix-Up appeared first on TwistedSifter.

Disability benefits explosion: 1.2 million children will need assistance in a decade

Children increasingly need support for severe anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, eating disorders and behaviour disorders

Remote work: Fueling a mental health crisis?

Remote work: Fueling a mental health crisis?

Federal funding for Kids Help Phone to end as Ottawa winds down Trudeau-era support program

A federal funding program that helped sustain Kids Help Phone during and after the COVID-19 pandemic will expire next spring, ending millions of dollars in government support for the national youth mental health service.

HealthQ Special: Caregiving in the Sandwich Generation

Join the conversation as the HealthQ team explores the messiness, humor, and satisfaction that comes with caregiving when you’re sandwiched between aging parents and growing kids.

Dear Abby: If I love her, do I let her go?

DEAR ABBY: I am the single mom of a 19-year-old daughter who copes with bipolar 2, ADHD, anxiety and depression. She has a mental age that’s younger than her adult self. Over the years, she has gone through therapy and changes in medication. It has been recommended that my daughter attend a residential therapy program, []

States Need an Agenda on Serious Mental Illness

States Need an Agenda on Serious Mental Illness

I fixed my baby’s sleep when I stopped making this common parenting mistake

It was so easy - you just have to stop believing the 'myth'.

Free Summer Childcare Helps Student Parents

Free Summer Childcare Helps Student Parents Joshua.Bay Wed, 07/08/2026 - 03:00 AM For student parents, finding childcare can mean the difference between stopping out and staying on track. LaGuardia Community College is stepping in to help. Byline(s) Joshua Bay

CBT: A goal-oriented pathway to solving the 'here and now' problems

Beyond traditional therapy: CBT provides mental health support in a changing world

The war that follows Israel’s soldiers home

Mental-health professionals and military officials have warned of a significant rise in psychological distress, highlighting the urgent need for expanded treatment, rehabilitation and long-term support.

Nigeria gets 1st Mental Health Tracker to expose policy failures, accountability

Millions remain at risk as key reforms stall four years after Mental Health ActBy Chioma Obinna To confront Nigeria’s deepening mental health crisis, Nigerian Mental Health (NMH) has launched the country’s first-ever public-facing Mental Health Policy Commitment Tracker, an accountability tool aimed at exposing implementation gaps and compelling government action on long-promised reforms. The [] The post Nigeria gets 1st Mental Health Tracker to expose policy failures, accountability appeared first on Vanguard News.

Irish premier to discuss early years systems at British-Irish Council

‘This summit’s theme on supporting healthy and happy childhoods and early years is a priority for my Government,’ the Taoiseach said.

10 Years of Euthanasia in Canada: 27 Deaths a Day… 10,000 a Year. And Now They’re Targeting the Mentally Ill

The next frontier in the debate concerns mental illness. Canada has postponed until 2027 a proposed expansion that would allow access to MAID when mental illness is the sole underlying condition. The proposal has generated concern not only among religious groups but also among disability-rights organizations and international bodies. The post 10 Years of Euthanasia in Canada: 27 Deaths a Day 10,000 a Year. And Now They’re Targeting the Mentally Ill appeared first on ZENIT - English.

Quality sleep is your superpower, don’t doomscroll it away

Mental health and productivity rely on good rest, clinical psychologist Tuesday, 30 June 2026: A radical shift is needed in our attitude towards sleep and rest. “Just how much our sleep affects our mental health and wellbeing is generally vastly underestimated,” says Tony de Gouveia, a clinical psychologist practising at Netcare Akeso Alberton. “The role []

Ashley Moody Introduces Stop Child Care Scams Act to Crack Down on Fraud in Federal Child Care Programs

Senator Ashley Moody introduced the Stop Child Care Scams Act, legislation that would create new program integrity provisions for the Child Care and Development Block Grant. The bill would require the Administration for Children and Families, within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), to withhold block grant funds from states that fail to comply with anti-fraud requirements. []

Meredith Kyer Fights for Her Daughter’s Future Through Love, Inclusion and Hope

The Caregiver Collective Interview Series shares real stories from families caring for loved ones with special needs—offering a space for connection, understanding, and support. Guided by Wendy Javier of the Infinite Heart Initiative, the series highlights voices that remind families they are not alone.

ITAT allows Section 54 relief despite a 3-year delay

ITAT allows Section 54 relief despite a 3-year delay

Health Secretary 'uneasy' over puberty blockers experiment on kids as MPs raise alarm over lack of support available to patients who detransition

Health Secretary 'uneasy' over puberty blockers experiment on kids as MPs raise alarm over lack of support available to patients who detransition