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Mental health charity SANE are leading the calls in a bid to promote ‘responsible use of technology.’

Marjorie Wallace, Chief executive of SANE and journalist, believes that constant exposure to social media could potentially be destructive on the youth of today.

She said: “Today’s young generation has to contend with the power of the internet, the influence of ‘virtual friends’, the way in which 24/7 exposure to social media can have a potentially destructive effect.”

Ms Wallace’s claims are backed up by a study Royal Society for Public Health, and the Young Health Movement which revealed Instagram as the worst social media platform for young people’s mental health.

The report called for measures to help protect users of social media platforms, a staggering...

Mental health seems to be a topic of conversation now more than ever. Campaigns spearheaded by the royal family, as well as public discussions sparked by influencers, celebrities and everyday people all show signs that it’s increasingly acceptable to discuss mental health (not to mention the launch of a certain magazine dedicated to mental health, of course).

And why shouldn’t it be acceptable? Time to Talk Day is a great opportunity for all of us to talk about mental health – even if you haven’t struggled with mental health issues of your own, or know anyone who has – whether that be a conversation with a friend, or checking in on a family member you haven’t spoken to in awhile. Counselling Directory...

A leading mental health website says Blue Monday, dubbed the ‘most depressing day in the year’, does not fall on the third Monday of January.

Whilst providing year-round support, Counselling Directory says November is its busiest month, with web traffic research suggesting the second or third Monday in November as being the day on which most people are seeking support.

The website, which has linked more than a million people to accredited mental health professionals, has revealed it had more than 3,030,000 web visitors seeking support in November since 2010.

October proved to be its second busiest month with 3,012,723, while January was...

Celebrities and campaigners opened up about their experiences of mental health as part of this year’s Mind media awards.

Monday night’s ceremony saw hundreds of mental health advocates join guests including Prince Harry, host and ambassador Fearne Cotton and the charity’s president Stephen Fry.

It aims to recognise the work of media in championing mental health.

Stephen described 2017 as a “possible breakthrough year” but insists that more can be done.

He said: “It has been with pride, relief and pleasure a remarkable, perhaps breakthrough, year...