With the right help and support, it's possible for you to get drug-free and stay that way, and help is available on the NHS.

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The film is fronted by Roman Kemp and with others including England captain, Harry Kane and CBBC presenter, Rhys Stephenson.

Six mental health charities release film premiere to help young people

Owen Farrell playing for England at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Farrell's club Saracens said his decision had been made 'in order to prioritise his and his family's mental well-being'.

Owen Farrell takes break from England 'for mental well-being'

Commenting in response Caroline Pidgeon AM said:

 

“The revelations in yesterday’s report were truly abhorrent and I am grateful for the work Baroness Casey has done to shine a light on the institutional problems within the Met.

 

“To learn several hundred officers are potentially facing dismissal really highlights just how widespread the rot within the force has become and pours cold water on the notion by some that this is only about a ‘few bad apples’.

Plans to cut police mental health callouts have previously been described as 'dangerous'.

Met Police confirms when it will stop attending most mental health calls 

The London Assembly Health Committee found disparities in the levels of care provided between different NHS Trusts during Covid-19 restrictions.

Maternity care in London a 'postcode lottery' during Covid-19 pandemic

Samuel Howes, 17, showed signs of self harm in police custody and was admitted to A&E more than 40 times before his death. 

Mother of teenager who took his own life said 'every red flag' was ignored

Police found the body of Lesma Jackson, 84, in her son's home in  Enfield, north London.

Mentally ill man beat elderly mother to death with steering lock, jury finds

Laura Winham, who had schizophrenia, was found in a mummified and skeletal state by her brother in her flat in Woking, Surrey, in May 2021.

Woman who lay dead in flat for three and a half years 'abandoned,' say family

Wicks’s mother suffered from obsessive compulsive disorder and an eating disorder, while his father was a heroin addict and struggled with depression.

Joe Wicks creates positive outcome from childhood trauma in documentary

Three times as many men as women die by suicide in the UK but are less likely to ask for help.

Kiss DJ Majestic's mental health struggle and track to raise awareness

Speaking anonymously since escaping a Taliban training camp, he told ITV News Reporter Ria Chatterjee he has had a lot on his mind. 

Afghan who escaped Taliban camp tells of 'living with nightmares' trauma

Mick Cullen wanted to share his story of struggle and what he did to pull through a dark and difficult period of his life.

Speedo Mick shares mental health lockdown struggle after epic challenge

With Christmas now set to be different for many families, and a third lockdown looking inevitable, the strain on young people's mental health is huge.

Helping young people with their mental health through the Covid pandemic 

The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a rise in people with eating disorders seeking help from charities. 

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