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COVID has taken a greater toll on mental health among people from ethnic minorities – sadly this is no surprise

We’ve known for some time now that the physical effects of the pandemic have not been distributed evenly across society.

The Conversation

Anxious people are twice as likely to become depressed from social media, study finds

Findings come as Molly Russell inquest finds that social-media content viewed by the teenager prior to her suicide was “not safe”

Evening Standard

There’s a depression in the Atlantic. Will another one form near the Caribbean Sea?

MIAMI — Forecasters on Wednesday are closely watching a system near the Caribbean Sea that has a high chance of turning into a tropical depression in the next few days. They’re also watching a recently formed depression in the eastern Atlantic, but that one is far from land and is…

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These LSD-based drugs seem to help mice with anxiety and depression — without the trip

Scientists have made a drug based on LSD that seems to fight depression without producing a psychedelic experience.

WEKU

Michael Hiltzik: How did America get addicted to a policy that fails everyone but the rich?

Here's the central riddle of U.S. politics since the Great Depression:

Los Angeles Times

Tropical Depression forms near Africa, while a wave heads to Caribbean

MIAMI — Tropical Depression Twelve formed west of Africa on Tuesday afternoon, and has some potential to reach tropical storm status Tuesday night or Wednesday. But forecasters expect it to be “short-lived” and sputter out in the open ocean.

Miami Herald

Wave heading to Caribbean, other Atlantic system could turn into depressions

MIAMI — Forecasters on Tuesday are watching a disturbance in the eastern Atlantic that is expected to turn into a tropical depression soon.

Miami Herald

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Mary McNamara: 'Blonde' and the new Anthony Bourdain book are suicide whodunits in which the answer is obvious

Our cultural hypocrisy toward mental illness and addiction, not to mention fame and fortune, is never more evident than when some poor famous soul dies by suicide. "Why?" we ask. "Why would a person who seemed to have it all end their own life?" And then someone writes a book…

Los Angeles Times

Coroner finds social media contributed to 14-year-old Molly Russell’s death. How should parents and platforms react?

Last week, London coroner Andrew Walker delivered his findings from the inquest into 14-year-old schoolgirl Molly Russell’s death, concluding she “died from an act of self harm while suffering from depression and the negative effects of online content”.

The Conversation

Mental health researchers investigate link between screen time and depression reported by Australian teens

Australian researchers have been digging deeper into the links between young people, screen use and mental health.

ABC News

'It's really hard': Rise in youth depression prompts calls for more support

Will O'Meara, 18, who got mental health help says care needs to be streamlined.

The Canberra Times

Ketamine enables more positive thoughts – that’s why it’s a life saver

The reason why ketamine is so rapid in its relief of severe depression is because it makes us focus more on positive information.

The New Daily

How to beat the winter blues and the foods that could help

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can cause low moods, tiredness and irritability

Wales Online

Rare Australian penny released during the Great Depression sells for nearly $60,000

A rare 1930 Australian penny that was never meant to be minted has sold for just under $60,000 at auction.

ABC News

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New study disputes a common belief about treating trauma-linked depression

Scientists report adults with a history of childhood trauma do experience symptom improvement after using commonly-used medication and therapy for depression.

Bangkok Post

Floods ravage provinces in Noru's path, rain continues until Monday

Several provinces located along the path of depression Noru remain flooded as weather forecasters on Sunday warned of rain at least for another day.

Los Angeles Times

Young adults in California experience alarming rates of anxiety and depression, poll finds

LOS ANGELES — Young adults in California experience mental health challenges at alarming rates, with more than three-quarters reporting anxiety in the last year, more than half reporting depression, 31% experiencing suicidal thinking and 16% self-harm, according to the results of a survey commissioned by the California Endowment.

ABC News

Watchdog issues ban over therapist's claims 'rapid eye therapy' can cure mental health conditions

The South Australian Health and Community Services Complaints Commissioner has issued an interim prohibition order against an Adelaide woman over claims rapid eye therapy can cure PTSD, depression and anxiety.

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Daily Mirror

Prince William says online safety must be a priority after tragic girl's inquest

Prince William has praised the bravery of Molly Russell's family after a coroner ruled that the 14-year-old took her own life after "suffering from depression and the negative effects of online content"

The Guardian - UK

Safeguarding teenagers online is about more than removing self-harm material

Letter: Mia Pitts, 15, writes that some discussions seem warm and safe but can romanticise depression unintentionally

Daily Record

'Depressed' Molly Russell took her own life after viewing online content 'no child should see'

The teenager accessed material from the 'ghetto of the online world', with her family arguing that sites such as Pinterest and Instagram recommended accounts or posts that 'promoted' suicide and self-harm.

Wales Online

Student who has met over 500 celebrities says unusual hobby helped her out of depression and anxiety

Emily Severn, 21, starting trying to meet celebrities in 2019 after meeting Olly Murs, Meghan Trainer, and will.i.am in one night.

The Independent UK

Online posts viewed by Molly Russell were not safe for a child to see – coroner

Andrew Walker concluded the 14-year-old died ‘from an act of self-harm while suffering depression and the negative effects of online content’.

The Guardian - UK

‘The bleakest of worlds’: how Molly Russell fell into a vortex of despair on social media

London teenager died from an act of self-harm in 2017 after the darker side of online life overwhelmed her

Evening Standard

Molly Russell: Online posts viewed by tragic 14-year-old were not safe, coroner rules

The coroner said online material viewed by the 14-year-old on sites such as Instagram and Pinterest ’shouldn’t have been available for a child to see’ before her death in 2017

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