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This week saw the very welcome introduction of a new Mental Health Bill for England and Wales, which we hope will spark a sea-change in mental health policy and services, and help turn the tide on the mental health crisis we are facing.

In other news, the Centre for Mental Health, in partnership with Kooth, unveiled a hugely insightful data map showing the extent of mental health service coverage and disparity across the UK.

More on that here: LocalGov -?Data map reveals ‘stark disparities’ in children’s mental health

With the top stories on mental health from another busy 7 days in the UK media, here's the latest edition of This Week in Mental Health:

Fortune -?Gen Z is more likely to call in sick to work than Gen Xers 20 years their senior thanks to a mental health crisis ‘turbocharged’ by young women

The Conversation -?Student fees set to rise but at what cost to graduates’ mental health? New research

Morning Star -?Nursing leaders warn mental health reforms will fail without more staffing

TechRound -?Experts Comment: Should The UK Follow Australia On Kids’ Social Media Rules?

HR Review -?Gen Z and Millennials lead the way in workplace mental health support

The Sun -?GENERATION ISOLATION How charity is saving phone-addicted Gen Z-ers from mental health crisis with many admitting ‘I don’t how to make pals’

Bristol Live -?Anxiety epidemic as child referrals to mental health trust 'skyrocket' in Bristol and Bath

The Courier -?NHS Fife told ‘no point’ asking for cash to overhaul mental health services

Practice Business -?Are Digital Therapies the Future for NHS Mental Health Services?

Financial Times -?Does Gen Z have it tougher than previous generations?

The Sun -?FITNESS FIRST Most men prioritise physical over mental health – 10 things blokes think make them healthy revealed

The Mirror -?Online therapy and video calls could transform the lives of children with anxiety and depression

The Independent -?Sectioned patients to avoid being locked in cells in overhaul of mental health system

The Independent -?Labour accused of ‘traumatising’ farmers in ‘tractor tax’ raid amid warning over mental health crisis

The Times -?Cost of long-term sickness could derail economy, warns watchdog

The Guardian -?NHS doctors say lengthy disciplinary processes have left them feeling suicidal

Financial Times -?UK government pledges better treatment of people with autism and learning disabilities