Mental Health and illness

Mental Health and illness

All the latest news and features on mental health illness, symptoms and treatments

I jumped from 13ft window to stop torment of OCD… I was paralysed but it’s not stopped me from having amazing sex life Exclusive

OCD HORROR

I jumped 13ft to stop OCD hell… I was paralysed but still have great sex life

ANYA was fighting a debilitating mental health condition that would spiral into a split-second decision when she leapt from a 13ft high window – changing her life forever.

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FAMILY HEARTBREAK

Fiancée helped me beat cancer then found lump on leg at 4 months pregnant

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My colleagues say I’m not always part of the team but I don’t like small talk – Karren Brady gives career advice

BOSSING IT

My colleagues say I'm not always part of the team but I don't like small talk

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BOOZE HELL

I drank vodka daily to keep uni nerves at bay – my teeth rotted & hair fell out

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Young woman watering houseplants on a balcony.

GREEN THUMB

Plant owners regularly chat to their greenery & believe it helps them grow

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A person seen from behind, holding a phone with the TikTok logo in front of a laptop.

DIGITAL DRUG

Doomscrolling social media is ‘fuelling ketamine addiction in young people’

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winter wonderland

I quit my 9-5 job & made a MILLION planning unique winter weddings

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SAD LOSS

Teen ‘ended life after escaping  hospital’ – as family say ‘our hearts are broken’

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I have lots of experience but am worried my lower-paying role will hold me back – Karren Brady gives career advice

BOSSING IT

I have lots of experience but am worried my lower-paying role will hold me back

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The ‘easy-to-copy’ tactics of people who NEVER get stressed – and the signs your stress levels are in the danger zone

STRESS LESS

The ‘easy-to-copy’ tactics of people who NEVER get stressed

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Norwich crowned the ‘most depressed city’ in England – top 10 revealed

FEELING BLUE

Norwich crowned the 'most depressed city' in England – top 10 revealed

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I lost a life-changing 11st on fat jabs – simple trick helped me combat the ‘Mounjaro plateau’

JAB COST

I lost 11st on fat jabs – simple trick helped me combat the ‘Mounjaro plateau’

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SICK MURDER

'Man stabbed to death by witchcraft-obsessed mum fought with everything he had'

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ADHD medication spilled from pill bottles.

DRUG SURGE

ADHD prescriptions surge 2000% in a decade – the 9 signs you should not ignore

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HELL ON EARTH

I thought I was possessed by a demon & nearly crashed my own car to escape

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The 2p supplement, 10-second stretch and sweet treat to beat Blue Monday – and signs you need to see a GP Exclusive

UP DAY

The 2p supp, quick stretch & sweet treat to beat Blue Monday… & when to see a GP

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Fury as killer offered day trips out from secure hospital just 5 MONTHS after being sentenced for strangling young mum Exclusive

SOFT JUSTICE

Killer offered day trips 5 MONTHS after being sentenced for strangling mum

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EVIL CREEP

Like Cheryl, I was stalked by a man I'd met ONCE – he became obsessed & proposed

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