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PhD students' mental health is poor and the pandemic made it worse – but there are coping strategies that can help

A pre-pandemic study on PhD students’ mental health showed that they often struggle with such issues. Financial insecurity and feelings of isolation can be among the factors affecting students’ wellbeing.

The Conversation · Jan 9, 2024

Thierry Henry says he had depression during career and cried "almost every day" early in pandemic

Former World Cup winner Thierry Henry has opened up about the fact he “must have been in depression” during his soccer career

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2024

'I was crying almost every day': Arsenal great Thierry Henry on battle with depression

The player-turned-coach recalled childhood memories on the 'Diary of a CEO' podcast

Evening Standard · Jan 9, 2024

Stories about war, violence and hate crime can cause anxiety, anger and depression in kids -- here's how to discuss bad news with your children

Violent photos and videos – whether from conflicts abroad or shootings near home – are commonplace, even ubiquitous, on television and social media today. The impact on children can be debilitating.

The Conversation · Jan 4, 2024

How Newcastle celebrated New Year's Eve 100 years ago

World War, economic depression, a torrential downpour and hope.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 1, 2024

Largest Young-Onset Dementia Study in the World Shows Hope for Prevention

A four-year study of over 350,000 below 65 age people in the UK has revealed that young-onset dementia is influenced by health and lifestyle risk factors like depression and Vitamin D deficiency.

International Business Times UK · Dec 28, 2023

Ellie Goulding says nature saved her after post-natal depression

The Love Me Like You Do hitmaker has revealed she 'would start to feel some life come back to me' after going for walks in the countryside

Evening Standard · Dec 28, 2023

AI Is Empowering The Fight Against Depression, Paving the Way For Early Detection, Treatment

Some scientists compare diagnoses and medical recommendations provided by ChatGPT to those offered by real-life doctors.

International Business Times UK · Dec 27, 2023

What Actually Helps Seasonal Depression? Probably Not What You Think

There are seemingly endless tricks and secrets to treat or even prevent seasonal depression. Here's everything that actually works.

Inverse · Dec 26, 2023

Older workers still struggle with work-life balance – and there’s no one-size-fits-all remedy

The idea that we can comfortably manage all the different facets of life – work, family, other responsibilities – is certainly appealing. But in reality, there is no one-size-fits-all solution to work-life balance – especially for older workers.

The Conversation · Dec 25, 2023