Hostile parenting ‘increases risk of lasting mental health problems in children’

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Hostile parenting and harsh discipline increase the likelihood of lasting mental health problems in children, a report suggests. New research said parenting that involves frequently shouting at, isolating, … Read more

Al Sharpton to focus on police mental health response after Irvo Otieno’s death

Rev. Al Sharpton speaks during the March on Washington at the Lincoln Memorial on August 28, 2020 in Washington, DC. Pool/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Pool/Getty Images Rev. Al Sharpton speaks during the March on Washington at the Lincoln Memorial on August 28, 2020 in Washington, DC. Pool/Getty Images Editor’s note: This story includes … Read more

Judge’s ruling undercuts U.S. health law’s preventive care

The healthcare.gov website is seen in 2021. A federal judge in Texas who previously ruled to dismantle the Affordable Care Act struck down a narrower but key part of the nation’s health law Thursday. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP The healthcare.gov website is seen in 2021. A federal judge in Texas who … Read more

Covid inquiry should look at ‘perilous state’ of NI health service pre-pandemic

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Many of those who died in the Covid-19 pandemic in Northern Ireland were ultimately victims of the dire state of the region’s health service prior to the pandemic, … Read more

National Hospital: Board chair reports health minister to Buhari over appointment of CMD

The Chairperson of the Governing Board of the National Hospital Abuja (NHA), Patricia Etteh, has accused the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, of stalling the process of appointing a new Chief Medical Director (CMD) for the health facility. Ms Etteh made the accusation in a letter addressed to President Muhammadu Buhari, a copy of which … Read more

Need help for loved ones with severe mental health illness? California has a plan

In Rancho Cordova, Calif., Diana and Lorrin Burdick host an informal support group lunch at their house for parents of children struggling with severe mental health problems, including schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. Eric Westervelt/NPR hide caption toggle caption Eric Westervelt/NPR In Rancho Cordova, Calif., Diana and Lorrin Burdick host an informal support group lunch … Read more

Osinbajo prays for good health, wisdom for Tinubu

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has prayed for good health, strength and wisdom for President-Elect Senator Bola Tinubu as he is preparing to take over leadership of Nigeria on 29, May 2023. The Vice President prayed for Tinubu in his message of felicitations to the President-elect on the occasion of his 71st birthday. Osinbajo, in the … Read more

Lagos Assembly probes poor state of primary health facilities

Lagos State House of Assembly

A five-man committee of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has been setup to investigate the poor state of primary healthcare facilities across the State. Members of the House resumed on Tuesday after the 2023 general election with a ‘Matter of Urgent Public Importance’ on issues relating to scarcity of Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in … Read more

Health Secretary accused of ‘trying to pinch pennies’ in junior doctors pay row

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The co-chairman of the British Medical Association (BMA) junior doctors committee has accused the Health Secretary of “trying to pinch pennies” after fresh strikes were announced in a … Read more