As the world gradually continues to confront the stigmas surrounding mental health, it has not become uncommon to see themes such as depression, anxiety, grief, and PTSD, depicted in TV shows.

Although the appearance of these taboo themes on our screens may have at one point seemed unrealistic, it is becoming increasingly more common.

However, mental health is a serious subject that requires a great deal of sensitivity and careful handling when it comes to representation in popular media.

To recognise World Mental Health Day, we have compiled a list of shows that have represented themes of mental illness accurately and effectively.

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Ugo Monye inundated with support as secret health battle means he'll miss Strictly

Ugo Monye has been forced to pull out of Strictly this week amid an injury.The star admitted this came after advice from medical professionals that he needed some treatment.In a statement on social media, Ugo said: "Unfortunately I’m not going to be able to dance this weekend on the show."I have a history of back problems which has always been managed under the guidance of medical professionals."Unfortunately this has been causing me some unwanted problems this week!"The former rugby star then admitted he'd been advised to get some treatment this week.He continued: "I have been advised by medical professionals and with huge support from Strictly to get some treatment & rest to ensure that I can get myself back to full capacity & fighting

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Police: Man, 26, shot to death near Trenton housing project

TRENTON - Police in New Jersey's capital say a 26-year-old man died after he was shot multiple times Wednesday night near a housing project. A Trenton police officer was parked near the Donnelly Home around 11 p.m.

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High school pupils in Bury asked to wear face coverings again as Covid cases rise

High school pupils in Bury are being asked to wear face coverings again amid a rising number of Covid-19 cases across the borough.

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Quebec’s daily COVID-19 caseload tops 640, 2 new deaths

COVID-19– pandemic continues, Quebec reported 644 new cases and two more virus-related deaths Thursday.The number of hospitalizations linked to the health crisis remained unchanged at 298. While 30 patients were admitted in the last 24-hour period, health officials say 30 were also discharged.This includes 76 people in intensive care, a rise of one compared with the previous day.

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Russia hits record number of COVID-19 deaths amid surge in new cases

Russia on Thursday recorded the highest daily numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths since the start of the pandemic, a rapidly surging toll that has severely strained the nation’s health care system.The government’s coronavirus task force reported 31,299 new confirmed coronavirus cases and 986 deaths in the last 24 hours.

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Ontario urges health officials to resume in-person appointments

COVID-19 cases decline and vaccination numbers increase.In an open letter, the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Ministry of Health and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario said they have been hearing about offices that are not allowing in-person care. Telemedicine use is rising amid COVID-19 pandemic.

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Out-of-province health-care workers help expand capacity at Alberta hospitals

Nine Canadian Red Cross registered nurses have been deployed across Alberta, in addition to a team from Newfoundland and Labrador and nurses from the Canadian Armed Forces. Kim Smith explains where they are helping Alberta fight the fourth wave of COVID-19.

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Ontario to announce plan for exiting Step 3 next week, lifting more capacity limits

COVID-19 reopening plan late next week.A source, not authorized to speak publicly, said the first phase of the plan will determine when capacity limits can be lifted for the remaining venues, such as restaurants, that are already under a proof-of-vaccination policy.A revised plan is expected late next week that will be a pathway to exiting the Roadmap to Reopen in Ontario, the source said.Ontario’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Kieran Moore, is expected to give a weekly COVID-19 update Thursday afternoon.

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Inside Strictly star Robert Webb’s secret health battle from ‘slow-killing’ himself with booze to life-saving heart op

ROBERT Webb stunned fans last night as he announced his shock withdrawal from Strictly after just three performances.

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Announcements at airports, railway stations when India completes 100 crore Covid vaccinations: Mandaviya

Covid-19 vaccines, said Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday.

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TB deaths on rise globally for first time in a decade due to Covid-19: WHO

Tuberculosis is on the rise again globally for the first time in a decade, linked to disruptions in access to healthcare because of the Covid pandemic, the World Health Orgnization said Thursday.

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Robert Webb in health update after surprise Strictly exit 'Didn't really have a choice'

Strictly Come Dancing series after suffering from ill-health.The Peep Show star admitted he was “very sad” over leaving the programme, as he now needed to have a “good rest”.Sharing photos of him dancing thought out the series with partner Dianne Buswell, Robert typed: “Very sad to be leaving but didn’t really have a choice. “Thanks for all the lovely messages. I’m going to be just fine once I’ve had a good rest. “Very proud of these dances and will be forever in the debt of the luminous @diannebuswell.”In response, Dianne typed: “You were epic! Invoice is on its way to you ! I took off of the Deliveroo coffees.

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Woman who pretended to be doctor 'dished out 600 fake Covid jab exemption certificates'

news.com.au.Speaking at a press conference in Brisbane, Detective Acting Inspector Damien Powell from Taskforce Sierra Linnet said Ms Pau could face fines and possible jail time.He said: "She does not hold a medical doctorate degree. And as I indicated earlier, she’s not registered with Ahpra (the Australia Health Practitioner Regulation Agency), nor is she registered with Medicare."She’s basically anti-Covid.

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Inside Sir Roger Moore's life - four marriages, health battles and royal connection

Roger Moore battled a number of series diseases throughout his life, but he didn't let the pain or illness stop him from achieving his dreams.As a child he endured chickenpox, measles, mumps, double pneumonia and jaundice.He had an infection of his foreskin at the age of eight and underwent a circumcision, and had his appendix, tonsils, and adenoids removed.Roger suffered from kidney stones throughout his life, and was hospitalised twice during filming.Roger was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1993, but he underwent successful treatment for the disease and made a full recovery.He collapsed on stage while appearing on Broadway in 2003, and was fitted with a pacemaker as a result.

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Number of Covid-19 outbreaks reduced in week to last Saturday

The overall number of Covid-19 outbreaks reduced in the week to last Saturday, new figures show.

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Ben Simmons drama drags on for 76ers without a resolution

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 20: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers controls the ball against the Boston Celtics at the Wells Fargo Center on January 20, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Celtics 117-109.

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Bolsonaro refuses vaccine, cannot attend soccer match

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has confirmed he will not get vaccinated against Covid-19, having previously said he would be the "last Brazilian" to do so.

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Strictly's Dianne Buswell speaks out as Robert Webb quits for health reasons

Strictly Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell has broken her silence after her partner Robert Webb quit the show. Comedian Robert, 49, revealed on Wednesday 13 October that he had no choice but to leave the BBC programme for the sake of his health, admitting he had "bitten off more than he could chew", two years after having open heart surgery.

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Health chiefs insist 'care homes will cope' despite 1,300 unvaccinated staff set to lose their jobs

As many as 10 per cent of care home staff have not yet been vaccinated against Covid-19 in some boroughs of Greater Manchester - but health bosses say the system will hold up if they lose their jobs.

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NHS Tayside apologises after lengthy wait for COVID vaccine booster at Perth's Dewars Centre

Residents heading for their COVID vaccine booster jag were left waiting outside the Dewars Centre this week due to staff absences.

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This country has a world-beating 99% Covid vaccination rate

This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text. Only the headline has been changed.Never miss a story! Stay connected and informed with Mint. Download our App Now!!

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Health expert says lifting of Covid restrictions should continue as planned

The lifting of Covid restrictions should continue as planned and the focus should remain on mitigating the risks, a professor of immunology at Dublin City University has said.

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BBC Breakfast fans slam Charlie Stayt's 'car crash' interview with health minister

BBC Breakfast fans were left fuming at Charlie Stayt's "car crash" interview with health minister Sajid Javid on Thursday morning.The pair butted heads during a video link interview, with Charlie joined by his co-host Naga Munchetty on the red sofa after her absence last week.Javid was appearing on the programme to discuss the lack of face-to-face GP appointments, and Charlie definitely wasn't pulling his punches."You may be familiar - one of our regular GPs on this programme is Dr Rosemary Leonard, who is a very well respected voice amongst GPs," Charlie began."And she says what you, Sajid Javid as health secretary, are doing is stirring up anti-GP rhetoric.

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Premier League health check: Big Six's injury report following international break

Premier League managers.It's common practice for a club's 25-man squad to be ravaged by issues that pop up during that fortnight break that creeps up on multiple occasions throughout the season.A host of players from England's elite clubs have jetted off over the past fortnight to different corners of the globe, and with the action now winding down, managers will be anxious to find out what, if any, damage has been done.A number of clubs are set to be hit by CONMEBOL nations contesting three fixtures during the current break rather than two. With the Premier League set to return on Saturday, Daily Star Sport takes a look at the latest injury news for the 'Big Six'.

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New WHO team may be 'last chance' to find Covid origins

A new team charged with investigating Covid-19 may be the last chance to find the origins of the virus, the World Health Organization has said.

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Coroner demands action from mental health trust to prevent more deaths after patient takes his own life

A coroner has told an NHS trust to take action to prevent future deaths after a patient took his own life.

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NI's leaders urge cautions as latest Covid-19 rule relaxations take effect

Northern Ireland's leaders have urged caution as the latest relaxations to Covid-19 regulations come into effect.

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Bali reopens to international visitors, but with no flights

Indonesia's holiday island of Bali has reopened to foreign tourists after 18 months of pandemic hiatus, but the island is lacking one crucial ingredient: international flights.

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PM Modi wishes 'good health, speedy recovery' for Manmohan Singh

AIIMS, Delhi yesterday. PM Modi wrote, " I pray for the good health and speedy recovery of Dr Manmohan Singh Ji".I pray for the good health and speedy recovery of Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji.

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Real 'Squid Game' tournaments are being hosted around the world – minus killings

LOS ANGELES - In less than a month since its release on Netflix, "Squid Game" fans are signing up for real-life events based on the South Korean drama series.The Korean Cultural Center in the United Arab Emirates already hosted a KCC Squid Game Event on Tuesday, Oct.

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Faith and Blue Peace Walk held in Southwest Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - Dozens of people walked through Southwest Philadelphia Wednesday night to take a stand against the violence in the city."My brother, my son," said Angela Ford and her daughter Naquawn Hill. They were walking for their loved one 31-year- old Elgin Battle who was killed July 16, 2021. They say he was barbequing with family and friends when he was shot in Bartram Village. "A 14-year-old got shot and his kids got his blood all over them.

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Robert Webb leaves Strictly Come Dancing due to ill health

Comedian Robert Webb has withdrawn from Strictly Come Dancing due to ill health, the BBC said. The Peep Show star, who had open heart surgery two years ago, said he was advised by a doctor to quit the show after he had "begun to feel symptoms" while training for the BBC One celebrity dancing competition.

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Operation Red Nose not offering Saskatchewan safe ride service in 2021

Operation Red Nose will not operate in Saskatchewan for the second year in a row.The non-profit organization said it had no choice but to push the service to next holiday season since deploying the annual service depends, amongst other things, on the public health situation, read a press release on Wednesday. Stolen Report Impaired Driver signs ‘frustrating,’ MADD Saskatoon says Anne-Marie Audet, executive director at the national Operation Red Nose office, said they were really looking forward to bringing the service back in 2021.“We have put a lot of thought into our decision, and it was a very hard one to make.

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Canadians cautioned about travelling to U.S. once borders reopen

News the U.S. plans to reopen its borders to vaccinated Canadians in November is being met with caution by health officials in this country. David Akin reports on the warnings for those who are considering travel down south soon.

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2 Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders advocate for early cancer detection

Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders Corinne Chun and Jaime Gialloreto SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - Two Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders are speaking out about the importance of early cancer screening. It’s a topic close to their hearts, after seeing family members battle the disease.Lincoln Financial Field fits nearly 68,000 people in its stands, which is a massive number on its own.

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Robert Webb QUITS Strictly Come Dancing due to ill health following ‘major heart surgery’

STRICTLY Come Dancing's Robert Webb and Dianne Buswell have QUIT the competition - just days before the fourth live episode. The pair released a statement this evening confirming their departure - explaining that it was due to 49-year-old Robert's ill health following major heart surgery.

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Officials warn do not eat fish from Neshaminy Creek due to extremely high levels of PFOS

SKYFOX flew over the Neshaminy Creek Wednesday. BUCKS COUNTY, Pa. - Officials announced a "Do Not Eat" advisory for all fish species caught in the Neshaminy Creek basin in Bucks and Montgomery counties due to extremely high levels of Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS).The advisory extends to all fish throughout the Neshaminy Creek basin, including Neshaminy Creek State Park and Tyler State Park.PFOS is one of a group of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkl chemical substances (PFAS) that readily bioaccumulates in fish tissue.Pennsylvania recently adopted tiered meal advice for PFOS and has begun collecting and analyzing fish tissue samples for PFOS.

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WHO puts in place panel on COVID-19 origins, says it may be ‘last chance’

The World Health Organization (WHO) proposed on Wednesday 26 experts to form its new Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of novel pathogens, including several who served on its mission to Wuhan, China, to probe the source of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.

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COVID-19: Quebec delays deadline for health-care workers’ mandatory vaccination

The government has pushed the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers from Oct. 15 to Nov. 15. As Global’s Olivia O’Malley reports, Quebec’s health minister calls the decision difficult but necessary.

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COVID-19 update 14 October 2021

Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson and Director of Public Health Dr Caroline McElnay will update the media today at 1pm.

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Canada-U.S. land borders will open in November. Here’s what we know

land borders and ferry ports of entry with Canada and Mexico to fully vaccinated travellers next month, after being closed for nearly two years in the effort to help curb the spread of COVID-19.Meanwhile, vaccinated travellers from other countries will be allowed entry into the U.S. in early January 2022.

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Robert Webb ‘extremely sorry’ as he quits Strictly Comes Dancing due to ill health

Robert Webb has withdrawn from Strictly Come Dancing due to ill health, the BBC has said. The Peep Show star, who had open heart surgery two years ago, said he was advised by a doctor to quit the show after he had “begun to feel symptoms” while training for the BBC One celebrity dancing competition.

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Strictly Come Dancing star issues statement as he quits over serious health problems

BBC show had brought up "symptoms" that he had checked immediately with a specialist and he had been advised to leave the show. Read more I'm A Celebrity signs up Olympic star for new series The exit comes days before the fourth live episode.

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Robert Webb pulls out of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ due to ill health

Strictly Come Dancing due to ill health.The Peep Show star has withdrawn from the BBC One show following advice from his doctor.

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COVID-19: 13 new cases in London and Middlesex, zero in Huron Perth and Lambton

The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) reported 13 COVID-19 cases on Wednesday.In total, there have been 14,240 cases with 13,849 recoveries, 148 active cases and 243 deaths.The last two deaths were reported Sunday, involving a man in his 80s and a man in his 50s. Neither were associated with a long-term care or retirement home.The number of cases involving a variant of concern stayed the same at 4,266.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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