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In Belgian town of Geel, psychiatric patients hosted by foster families

The town of Geel, in Belgium's Flanders region, is home to a surprising centuries-old tradition, where patients with mental health issues live with host families. It's said to date back to the 14th century, when the city attracted pilgrims praying to Dymphna, the local patron saint of mental illness –…

France 24

Los Angeles school district bans cellphone and social media usage by students

The measure is in effect during the school day and is set to reach over 420,000 students

Latin Times

Woman died amid 'terrible failure' of aged care system

A family member's mental health issues combined with mistakes by the health and aged care system led to an elderly woman's "horrible" death, a judge says.

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Domenica Calarco Drops IG Statement Announcing Her Return To Social Media After Podcast Backlash

The MAFS star said she’s “nearing the end” of her stay at a mental health retreat and is "carefully planning my return to social media."

Pedestrian.tv

Infant’s tragic death after neglect sparks urgent calls for system changes

As a community in Kingston, Ont., grapples with the shocking death of a seven-month-old infant who was allegedly abandoned for several days, questions arise as to how such a tragedy could unfold. A surviving three-year-old sibling was also rescued from the home and brought to hospital in need of medical…

The Conversation

Do you have a mental illness? Why some people answer ‘yes’, even if they haven’t been diagnosed

Mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety disorders have become more prevalent, especially among young people. Demand for treatment is surging and prescriptions of some psychiatric medications have climbed.

The Conversation

What’s it like to use an online counselling app like BetterHelp and could it lead to codependency?

Subscription model provides value only if people see therapist every week and experts concerned about lack of ‘exit points’ when clients feel better

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Fighting cancer risks in LGBTQ health

The American Cancer Society experts call out cancer-causing inequality in landmark study

Salon

This ‘chief workplace psychologist’ talks about the scourge of employee burnout—and what business leaders can do about it

Business leaders have lost the trust of staffers, and they haven’t created meaningful mental health programs.

Fortune

The mental health industry is booming. Next up? Social health innovation

Get ready for connection coaches, social fitness gyms, and apps for deepening real-world relationships.

Fortune

Calista Flockhart says sudden Ally McBeal fame affected her mental health

Nineties sitcom star said that she has ‘never really adjusted’ to paparazzi attention

The Independent UK

Gunman With Mental Health Challenges Injures Nine At Splash Pad

A gunman injured nine people at a children's splash pad in Michigan, sparking concerns about mental health and gun violence prevention.

Top News

Parents, Not Lax Regulation, To Blame for Tweens' Excessive Screen Time

We need parents with better phone habits, not more government regulation of social media.

Reason

US surgeon general calls for cigarette-style warnings on social media platforms

Dr Vivek Murthy asks for required labels that state ‘social media is associated with significant mental health harms’

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‘Alarm bells should be going off’ as mental health counselling app expands into Australia, critics say

Exclusive: Consumer advocates say BetterHelp’s wrongdoing overseas means privacy watchdog should investigate whether it has breached local laws

The Independent UK

Surgeon general demands warning labels on social media: ‘Our children’s well-being is at stake’

Studies show that more time spent on social media can lead to greater risk of mental health harms in adolescents

TechRadar

Cybersecurity burnout due to stress, fatigue and mental health is costing hundreds of millions in lost productivity

Defending knowing one day you are going to lose is costing security pros dearly, with stress, fatigue and substance abuse

The Guardian - UK

Children facing a ‘brutal’ loss of time and space for play at state schools

Shorter playtimes and shrinking outside space in England have serious implications for children’s wellbeing and mental health

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The Conversation

Abortion bans are changing what it means to be young in America

Adolescence and young adulthood is a time of identity formation, when young people figure out who they are and who they want to be. One of the ways they do this is by considering the world around them, paying attention to social issues and starting to understand their society and…

The Texas Tribune

With too few mental health providers, more patients turn to primary care

While primary care is experiencing its own workforce shortage, the profession is shouldering more mental health screenings to help bridge the behavioral health provider gap.

Marie Claire

6 mistakes not to make if you want to avoid burnout at work

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Florida Teen Kills Parents, Dies In Shootout With Deputies

Tragic incident in Tampa, Florida where a teenage suspect killed his parents, injured a deputy, and lost his life. Mental health concerns and violence invo...

Inverse

You Don't Need To Hug A Tree To Benefit From Nature — Looking at One Is Enough

It is becoming increasingly clear that spending time in nature can benefit our mental health and wellbeing.

The Guardian - UK

The loneliness trap: it is said to be as bad as smoking. So will it shorten my lifespan?

Lonely people are more likely to get heart disease, strokes, anxiety, depression, dementia … Add it all up, and they’re 26% more likely to die early. How do you avoid joining the unhappy millions?

The Conversation

Brain injury after overdose is a hidden epidemic: Recognizing and treating the survivors of the toxic drug crisis

The toxic drug crisis is Canada’s longest-standing public health emergency, but many are unaware of the brain injury epidemic that underlies it. June is brain injury awareness month, and as researchers investigating the intersections between brain injury, mental health and substance use, we want to shed light on one of…

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