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Therapy donkeys are helping psychiatric patients heal at a hospital on outskirts of Paris

At a Paris psychiatric hospital, therapy donkeys are aiding patients in managing mental health conditions as part of France's public healthcare. Patients engage in structured sessions, grooming and caring for the animals, which Nathalie, a patient, described as "animal medicine" bringing relief.

The Times of India

'Voices Told Her To Do It:' Mum Begged Neighbour for Help as Daughter 'Fights Demons' Before Murder-Suicide

A Brooklyn mother was found dead in a suspected murder-suicide after warning neighbours about her daughter's mental health struggles, leaving the Park Slope community in shock.

International Business Times UK

Conviction for Antifa Conspiracy to Riot Upheld, Despite Claim of Mental Disorder

"This is sociopolitical behavior," the trial court held, "not the behavior one would engage in when he [has PTSD]."

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I know what it’s like to be 80. We have reason to worry about Trump’s health

Physical and mental health aren’t easily separated, especially at our age. And the president is showing many concerning signs

The Guardian - US

A French hospital enlists donkeys in mental health care — and patients approve

From depression to schizophrenia, France's only hospital-based animal therapy unit is making the case that four legs can go where medicine alone cannot.

Euronews

'I Felt Completely Violated': Woman Finds Therapist Recording Private Therapy Session With AI

A mental health session turned into a privacy breach when an AI tool logged confidential discussions without consent, raising concerns about digital privacy in therapy settings.

International Business Times UK

'Animal medicine': Therapy donkeys help patients at French psychiatric hospital

Patients staying in a psychiatric hospital near Paris have been singing the praises of a novel treatment: spending time with therapy donkeys. Experts and patients say caring for the animals, which are known for their calm and social nature, helps improve emotional regulation, communication, social interaction and self-esteem.

France 24

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Ozempic's Double-Edged Impact: Health Gains vs. Social Judgment

Semaglutide delivers major cardiovascular benefits for overweight people, yet users face stigma over 'easy way out' views that affect mental health and adherence

International Business Times UK

Patients find help with therapy donkeys at psychiatric hospital near Paris

Therapy donkeys are helping patients with mental health conditions at a psychiatric hospital near Paris

The Independent UK

Police brutality in spotlight after release of video

One state premier has defended the system after footage showing a woman being assaulted by police while experiencing a psychotic episode was made public.

AAP

Talking about trauma doesn’t always help. Brain scans show one reason why

After trauma, some people develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a mental health condition that can involve intrusive nightmares, flashbacks and physical reactions when reminded of the traumatic event, such as a racing heart or difficulty breathing.

The Conversation

Falling through the cracks: ex-prisoners who died within two weeks of release

Growing number of people in England and Wales are being released into homelessness with little support

The Guardian - UK

‘I don’t think about it, ever’: Joan Collins shares why she doesn’t need to consider her mental health

The actress reveals why this aspect of her mental health isn't a priority

Woman & Home

Social media companies to pay $27 million to settle 'teen mental health crisis suit' by US school district

The world's biggest social media platforms agreed to pay about $27 million to settle a lawsuit filed by a rural Kentucky school district that alleged their products are addictive and helped create a teen mental health crisis that drained school resources.

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International Business Times UK

Claude Lemieux Death Shocks Hockey World: Close Friends Say Legacy Player Struggled With Personal Pain Before Dying

NHL legend Claude Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup champion, has died by suicide at age 60, leaving the hockey world in shock and sparking discussions on mental health in sports.

The Independent UK

Worrying new bullying trend emerging in school cafeterias, mental health experts warn

Experts say the rise of smartphones has transformed a long-standing issue of cafeteria teasing into something more persistent and public

The Canberra Times

How a tattoo helped one man heal from the painful loss of a lifelong friend

A lifelong friend was lost to suicide. Nick has never forgotten.

The Independent UK

Flight diverted after man having ‘mental health crisis’ tried to breach cockpit in-flight

The flight from Chicago to Minneapolis was diverted to Madison after a 75-year-old passenger apparently tried to get into the cockpit

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Collateral Damage of Trump's Immigration Crackdown: Children Face Trauma as Teachers, Experts Work to Ease the Burden

In several Minneapolis-area school districts, mental health experts, social workers and teachers are introducing strategies to address the psychological impact on children who witnessed arrests or lost relatives to deportation.

MyLifeXP

The Rise of “Sleep Tourism” in India: People Are Traveling Just to Rest

People Are No Longer Traveling to Explore. They’re Traveling to RecoverThere was a time when vacations were about doing more. More sightseeing. More shopping. More photos. More places covered in less time. Now, many Indians are doing the exact opposite. They are checking into silent retreats, mountain cottages, forest resorts,…

The Conversation

Why students still face a postcode lottery in university wellbeing support

Over the last decade, UK universities have put increasing effort into supporting student mental health. This often means following frameworks: documents that outline good practice, typically developed by sector bodies and charities. Universities can adopt these frameworks to guide their approach to student wellbeing.

France 24

UK rape ruling sparks nationwide outcry

Outrage over an UK judge’s decision to spare three teenage boys convicted of raping two girls from prison sentences. The UK attorney general has referred the judgement to the Court of Appeal. Also studies reveal that nearly two-thirds of women over 50 are struggling with their mental health; and not…

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The Loneliness Epidemic Has Hit Indian Cities And It Looks Nothing Like You Think

A woman sits in a crowded Delhi Metro scrolling endlessly through Instagram reels. A software engineer in Bengaluru spends ten hours speaking to colleagues online but has nobody to call after work. An elderly couple in Mumbai lives in a luxury apartment tower surrounded by hundreds of people, yet entire…

The Guardian - UK

When my teenage son was struggling, my partner reached him in ways I couldn’t

Lola’s* 19-year-old son started to find life difficult after a catastrophic falling out with university friends. When things were desperate, it was Lola’s boyfriend who managed to connect with him and help turn things around. Here, she thanks him from the bottom of her heart

The Conversation

Chinese American teens experience depression, anxiety at higher rates than peers – here’s why their parents may miss the warning signs

She has straight A’s, a full schedule of Advanced Placement classes, a chair in the youth orchestra and a bedroom wallpapered with college acceptance letters. She also hasn’t slept a full night in months. She lies awake at 2 a.m., convinced she is a burden to her family – and…

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