This Week in Mental Health

This week, new reports highlight the mounting pressures facing young people, workers, and carers alike. From the overdiagnosis of mental health conditions to the toxic influence of social media, the conversation is expanding with urgency. England football manager Gareth Southgate has spoken out against the "callous" and "toxic" influencers online, underscoring the growing impact of digital platforms on mental health. Meanwhile, a rising number of Gen Z individuals are considering quitting work due to mental health struggles, and healthcare professionals like Prince William are calling for mandatory career breaks to address burnout. The disparity in mental health outcomes between teenage boys and girls remains a critical issue, and autism services are facing increasing pressure.

These stories highlight the urgent need for change and deeper support across all sectors. At Kooth, we're committed to driving innovation and making mental health care more accessible than ever before.

So, In case you missed it...

BBC - Mental health conditions are overdiagnosed, Streeting says

The Guardian - Gareth Southgate rails against ‘callous toxic influencers’ in Dimbleby Lecture

LBC - Quarter of Gen Zs consider quitting work as young Brits cite mental health as key reason to go unemployed

Daily Telegraph - Young Britons more likely to have health problems than middle-aged

FT - 1mn fewer people to secure health benefits under UK welfare reform

HR News - Men call on employers for more mental health support

People Management - Prince William calls for mandatory career breaks to combat NHS burnout – should this apply to all industries?

The Sun - EastEnders to air special mini episode on Phil Mitchell’s mental health in soap shake up

AOL - Mental health disparity between teenage boys and girls ‘not inevitable’ – study

Sky - Mental health services under pressure: Increasing pressure for autism mental health services