Mental Health & Brain Stories
Online Manosphere Under Fire as Experts Warn of Growing Threat to Boys' Mental Health
Experts warn that manosphere content could harm boys' mental health, discourage help-seeking, and fuel misogyny as calls grow for stronger action. 
Family Seeks Answers Over Bipolar Care After ICE Detainee Is Put on Life Support
The family of Romanian national Andreea Marin is seeking an independent investigation after she was found unresponsive in ICE detention and placed on life support in Arizona. 
Tyler Perry Seeks To Block Private Texts in Sexual Assault Case, How Alleged Abuse Can Affect Mental Health
Tyler Perry is seeking to keep private messages confidential in Mario Rodriguez's $77m sexual assault lawsuit, while both the allegations and the confidentiality dispute remain contested in court. ![Sydney teacher Tayla Lee Brailey received a 15-month prison sentence after admitting offences involving two teenage students. [Not the actual photo]](https://d.medicaldaily.co.uk/en/full/1773274/court-examines-bipolar-disorder-sexual-impulses.png?w=285&h=182&f=44f66a7cb721ab119ac2f3eb426e5073)
Teacher Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder Blamed 'Irresistible' Sexual Urges for Abuse of Two Teen Students
Sydney teacher Tayla Lee Brailey was sentenced to 15 months in prison for sexually abusing two teenage students, citing impulses she attributed to bipolar disorder. 
Ex-MAGA Staffer Claims Man at NBA Game Told Her She Should Be 'Gang-Raped,' Raising Mental Health Concerns
Britt McHenry has described alleged harassment and a sexually violent remark before she threw beer during a Wizards-Bucks game, an incident that later drew online scrutiny. 
Emily Atack Supports Schoolgirls' Porn Campaign After Sharing Her Own Experience of Sexualisation
British actress Emily Atack has backed teenage campaigners seeking changes to UK pornography laws, arguing that school uniforms should not be presented as sexual costumes in adult content. 
Woman Says Halloween Horror Attraction Simulated Sexual Assault, How Such Experiences Can Trigger Trauma
A woman's allegations about sexualised scenes and unwanted contact at Liverpool's Hellfire Club have prompted scrutiny of consent, warnings, trauma triggers and psychological safety. 
Thousands of Vulnerable UK Children To Get Mental Health Support Under New £9.4 Million Plan
Up to 7,000 children and young people in Greater Manchester could benefit from a £9.4 million mental health support pilot from 2027. 
Trump Needs 'Hospital-Level Care' Before Midterms, Says Psychiatrist Who Warns He Could Turn Vindictive
Dr Bandy Lee says Donald Trump needs hospital-level care before the US midterms, but she has not examined him and her claims remain an unverified opinion rather than a diagnosis. 
Amazon Employee Claims HR Asked Re-Traumatizing Questions, Including Why She Didn't Yell 'No' After Alleged Sexual Abuse
Amazon employee Laura Danbom alleges the company mishandled her sexual assault report, raising questions about trauma responses, consent and workplace investigations. 
Jenna Ortega Reveals OCD Compels Her To Climb Stairs Six Times at Night To Feel 'Safe'
Jenna Ortega has spoken about living with OCD since childhood, describing repetitive rituals, counting and intrusive thoughts, as well as the therapy and medication that help manage her symptoms. 
Latest Study Debunks Fears That ADHD Meds Increase Self-Harm Risk: 'Ignoring Signs Is More Dangerous'
A study of more than 461,000 people prescribed ADHD medication found self-harm risk was highest during the 90 days before treatment, then declined afterwards. 
Sydney Sweeney's Cindy Lou Who Ad Sparks Backlash Over Sexualisation and Children's Media
Sydney Sweeney's festive lingerie campaign prompted debate over childhood nostalgia, sexualised advertising and the potential effects of appearance-focused media on young people's body image and wellbeing. 
Kendra Wilkinson Pushes Back Against Age-Shaming, Saying Her Health and Happiness Come First
Kendra Wilkinson responds to criticism of her appearance by prioritising health and happiness, as experts warn that body shaming can harm mental health. 
Hall of Fame Coach Bob Huggins' Family Reveals Progressive Brain Condition Ahead of Major Honour
The family of former college basketball coach Bob Huggins says he is living with a progressive cognitive condition affecting his memory and daily life.