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4.8 million more people experiencing poor mental health

noreply@blogger.com (PAIRSonnalites | news) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:14:03 +0000

Across the fifteen years, people in financial distress were found to have experienced the greatest rise in poor mental health. In the most recent data ...

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Poor mental health levels in Wales Will AI do more harm than good to the UK''s mental health? deeply concerning

noreply@blogger.com (PAIRSonnalites | news) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:13:31 +0000

The benefits and harms of AI to mental health are constantly in the headlines. Iain McGilchrist and Lucy Osler say that this is warranted given ...

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Poor mental health levels in Wales Will AI do more harm than good to the UK''s mental health? deeply concerning'

noreply@blogger.com (PAIRSonnalites | news) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:13:00 +0000

A new report by the Mental Health Foundation has found Wales continues to experience the highest levels of poor mental health across the UK.

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Majority of children in Portsmouth now able to access Labour's mental health support in schools

noreply@blogger.com (PAIRSonnalites | news) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:12:12 +0000

Portsmouth MP welcomes record number of children now having access to mental health support teams – with almost 80% of secondary schools covered ...

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Gay 1920s-era Hollywood star to be honored in Staunton, Va.

noreply@blogger.com (PAIRSonnalites | news) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:49:58 +0000

A project is underway in Staunton, Va., to honor William 'Billy' Haines, who was born and raised in Staunton before becoming an out gay ...

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Texas math teacher goes viral for his lesson about when and when not to call something 'gay'

noreply@blogger.com (PAIRSonnalites | news) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:49:16 +0000

A teacher in Texas educates students about inclusivity in the LGBTQ community. He recently shared a clip where he discusses the word "gay."

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Niger criminalises same-sex relations with jail terms

noreply@blogger.com (PAIRSonnalites | news) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:47:47 +0000

Military-run Niger has enacted a new penal code criminalising same-sex relations with heavy jail sentences, following other west African countries ...

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Iran is so afraid of USA gays, they're threatening to stop World Cup 'Pride Match'

noreply@blogger.com (PAIRSonnalites | news) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:46:58 +0000

“We have been assured that no disruptive incidents will occur in the stadium during the match against Egypt.” Get off the sidelines and into the game.

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How a skateboarding challenge transformed my mental health

noreply@blogger.com (PAIRSonnalites | news) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:13:32 +0000

That half-hour was just the spark I needed. Over the next months and years my skate sessions became videos, and with each new video came new ideas — which finally culminated in the ‘London Postcode Challenge’.

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Why rates of mental health issues among young women are on the rise

noreply@blogger.com (PAIRSonnalites | news) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:12:00 +0000

Rates of mental health conditions among young women and girls aged 17 to 25 are double those of their male counterparts, with overall child mental ...

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Nearly five million more people experiencing poor mental health since 2009

noreply@blogger.com (PAIRSonnalites | news) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:11:24 +0000

One in four adults in the UK (25%) now experiences mental distress. That's 14 million people. This has risen from 17% since the period immediately ...

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More young women battle mental health than men due to 'gendered violence', experts warn

noreply@blogger.com (PAIRSonnalites | news) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:10:53 +0000

Rates of mental health issues are twice as high in young women and girls as those of their male counterparts.

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How do we fight for LGBTQ+ liberation in 2026?

noreply@blogger.com (PAIRSonnalites | news) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:49:16 +0000

TUC research in 2024 found that more than one in four LGBT people (29%) aren't open with anyone at work, with bisexual workers feeling this most ...

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'They've got everything they campaigned for' Nigel Farage defends Reform axing of Pride events

noreply@blogger.com (PAIRSonnalites | news) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:47:44 +0000

Nigel Farage has said he has "no objection" to Reform-led councils scrapping Pride events and that gay and Trans voters have "got everything they ...

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Reform UK council ends support for Pride events

noreply@blogger.com (PAIRSonnalites | news) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:47:09 +0000

Now they've come for our LGBT friends, family and neighbours who still suffer discrimination, even though the Pride events cost the council nothing.

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France reaffirms stance on protection of LGBT+ people in Senegal

noreply@blogger.com (PAIRSonnalites | news) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:46:38 +0000

... homosexuality, bisexuality and transsexuality. It has reiterated its commitment to respect for the universality and indivisibility of human rights ...

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How employers can encourage men's mental health in the workplace

noreply@blogger.com (PAIRSonnalites | news) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:57:57 +0000

As many as 40% of men have never spoken to anyone about their mental health, despite over three-quarters suffering from common symptoms like anxiety, ...

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Nearly 800000 More Students Have Access To Mental Health Support This Year

noreply@blogger.com (PAIRSonnalites | news) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:57:03 +0000

Nearly six million children and young people can now access mental health support in their school or college. This is around 800,000 more pupils than ...

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Region reduces mental health out-of-area placements by 96%

noreply@blogger.com (PAIRSonnalites | news) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:56:28 +0000

Putting a patient in a mental health bed far from home separates them from family, friends and support networks. It can slow recovery and lead to ...

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Woman prosecuted for offence committed during mental crisis

noreply@blogger.com (PAIRSonnalites | news) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:55:21 +0000

AN experienced barrister has questioned why a woman was prosecuted for damaging her mother's house while having a mental health crisis.

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BBC documentary to explore whether King James VI and I were gay

noreply@blogger.com (PAIRSonnalites | news) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:45:48 +0000

The BBC are releasing a new documentary titled Queen James, exploring whether King James VI of Scotland and I of England were, in fact, gay.

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LGBT Foundation launches nationwide campaign celebrating everyday LGBTQ+ lives

noreply@blogger.com (PAIRSonnalites | news) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:44:35 +0000

The LGBT Foundation has unveiled its largest-ever national campaign, Hope Starts Here, aiming to spotlight everyday moments of connection, ...

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Understanding Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT)

noreply@blogger.com (PAIRSonnalites | news) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:43:38 +0000

International research indicates that LGBT adolescents' rates of suicide attempts can be between four and seven times those of their heterosexual ...

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After a UK city defunded their Pride parade, trade unions raised money to fund it

noreply@blogger.com (PAIRSonnalites | news) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:42:39 +0000

Coal miners from all over the UK stepped in to raise funds so the Durham LGBTQ community could go on with their parade. To understand the bond ...

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STIGMABASE | UK

4.8 million more people experiencing poor mental health

Poor mental health levels in Wales Will AI do more harm than good to the UK''s mental health? deeply concerning

Poor mental health levels in Wales Will AI do more harm than good to the UK''s mental health? deeply concerning'

Majority of children in Portsmouth now able to access Labour's mental health support in schools

Gay 1920s-era Hollywood star to be honored in Staunton, Va.

Texas math teacher goes viral for his lesson about when and when not to call something 'gay'

Niger criminalises same-sex relations with jail terms

Iran is so afraid of USA gays, they're threatening to stop World Cup 'Pride Match'

How a skateboarding challenge transformed my mental health

Why rates of mental health issues among young women are on the rise

Nearly five million more people experiencing poor mental health since 2009

More young women battle mental health than men due to 'gendered violence', experts warn

How do we fight for LGBTQ+ liberation in 2026?

'They've got everything they campaigned for' Nigel Farage defends Reform axing of Pride events

Reform UK council ends support for Pride events

France reaffirms stance on protection of LGBT+ people in Senegal

How employers can encourage men's mental health in the workplace

Nearly 800000 More Students Have Access To Mental Health Support This Year

Region reduces mental health out-of-area placements by 96%

Woman prosecuted for offence committed during mental crisis

BBC documentary to explore whether King James VI and I were gay

LGBT Foundation launches nationwide campaign celebrating everyday LGBTQ+ lives

Understanding Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT)

After a UK city defunded their Pride parade, trade unions raised money to fund it

More outdoor play during preschool years linked to better mental health later in childhood