Rush to Diagnose ADHD and Autism Could Damage Children, Landmark Review Warns as Diagnosis Rates Soar
A major government-commissioned review led by Professor Peter Fonagy warns that England is approaching a "tipping point" where children risk being misdiagnosed with ADHD and autism, even though there is little evidence the true rates of either condition have changed since 2000. The review says diagnoses have surged partly because families can only access support with a formal label, and calls for earlier help based on children's needs rather than a diagnosis-first system.
Source: The Sun
Sky Sports Partners with the Mental Health Foundation for World Mental Health Day
Sky Sports has partnered with the Mental Health Foundation to offer practical resources and two short films ahead of World Mental Health Day on October 10, with football pundit Paul Merson speaking openly about his own mental health struggles. The campaign aims to encourage more honest conversations about mental health and point people toward support resources.
Source: Sky Sports
Zara Larsson Named The Trevor Project's 2026 Mental Health Champion
Grammy-nominated singer Zara Larsson has been named The Trevor Project's 2026 Mental Health Champion of the Year, ahead of World Mental Health Day on October 10. The annual honor recognizes public figures who use their platforms to challenge stigma and support the mental health of LGBTQ+ young people; Larsson has spoken openly about her own experiences with anxiety and ADHD and previously partnered with Maybelline's Brave Together mental health initiative.
Source: People
A major government-commissioned review led by Professor Peter Fonagy warns that England is approaching a "tipping point" where children risk being misdiagnosed with ADHD and autism, even though there is little evidence the true rates of either condition have changed since 2000. The review says diagnoses have surged partly because families can only access support with a formal label, and calls for earlier help based on children's needs rather than a diagnosis-first system.
Source: The Sun
Sky Sports Partners with the Mental Health Foundation for World Mental Health Day
Sky Sports has partnered with the Mental Health Foundation to offer practical resources and two short films ahead of World Mental Health Day on October 10, with football pundit Paul Merson speaking openly about his own mental health struggles. The campaign aims to encourage more honest conversations about mental health and point people toward support resources.
Source: Sky Sports
Zara Larsson Named The Trevor Project's 2026 Mental Health Champion
Grammy-nominated singer Zara Larsson has been named The Trevor Project's 2026 Mental Health Champion of the Year, ahead of World Mental Health Day on October 10. The annual honor recognizes public figures who use their platforms to challenge stigma and support the mental health of LGBTQ+ young people; Larsson has spoken openly about her own experiences with anxiety and ADHD and previously partnered with Maybelline's Brave Together mental health initiative.
Source: People