James Morrison’s ex-partner cause of death disclosed by coroner Gill Catchpole, with whom the musician shares two young daughters, was found at her home in Gloucester earlier this year The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2024
Social media warning labels and school cell phone bans: Do they unlock better youth mental health? This week, the U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy called for health warnings on social media for younger users. This recent call follows an earlier Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health, also published by the Surgeon General. The Conversation · Jun 20, 2024
Texas to begin construction this year on seven new psychiatric hospital projects The construction begins after lawmakers have allocated $2.5 billion to modernize and increase access to inpatient psychiatric care in Texas. The Texas Tribune · Jun 20, 2024
New York Gov. Signs Bill Limiting Social Media Algorithms For Minors New York Governor Hochul signs bill empowering parents to control children's social media exposure, amid debates on regulation and mental health impacts. Top News · Jun 20, 2024
How Yoga enhances cancer treatment and recovery Each year, more than 18 million people worldwide receive a cancer diagnosis. With a variety of cancer types impacting individuals globally, it is widely recognized that numerous issues can increase the risk of developing the disease. Modern lifestyle disorders, mental health problems, smoking, drinking, and other factors are significantly contributing… The Times of India · Jun 20, 2024
It’s starting to look like using smartphones in schools will be the new smoking in the bathroom Smartphone bans in schools, while hard to enforce, are meant to improve children’s mental health and focus in the classroom. Fortune · Jun 20, 2024
General election manifestos: Where do the main parties stand on key areas from NHS to immigration The Independent’s guide to all the major party manifestos ahead of the general election The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2024
Calls for warning sign to be added to fantasy football sites Players were questioned about the effect of the game The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2024
Next to Normal star Caissie Levy: ‘The crying, the running, the screaming – it’s a lot... but I’ve never been more satisfied' The Broadway star on the return of the hit musical to the West End, mental health struggles, and how she’ll be singing Let it Go for the rest of her life Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2024
People Are Sharing Things That Improved Their Mental Health, Here Are The 50 Most Interesting Someone asked netizens “What massively improved your mental health?” and people shared their best suggestions. The post People Are Sharing Things That Improved Their Mental Health, Here Are The 50 Most Interesting first appeared on Bored Panda. Bored Panda · Jun 20, 2024
Rob Burrow ‘superhuman courage is in all of us’, says mental health coach Oliver Thompson, from Watford, is determined to tackle high rates of male suicide Evening Standard · Jun 19, 2024
Take this test to know how stressed you are Stress is lurking everywhere and still many of us do not even have a clue about it. How many of you would voluntarily agree to being under immense stress? Surprisingly not many! However, it is important to identify the signs of stress because not doing so might allow this harmful… The Times of India · Jun 19, 2024
US Surgeon General calls for a warning label on social media sites, citing mental health harms The addictive qualities of social media, as well as their associated mental health effects, are prompting U.S. health leaders to take action. Android Central · Jun 19, 2024
What is sadfishing? How to talk to your teen about this online trend, and the impact on mental health Have you been wondering what is sadfishing? An expert shares why parents should have a conversation with their teens about this potentially dangerous practice. GoodToKnow · Jun 19, 2024
Top News · Jun 19, 2024 California Governor Proposes Restrictions On Student Smartphone Use California Governor Newsom's proposal to limit student smartphone use in schools due to mental health concerns sparks national conversation on social media...
Fortune · Jun 19, 2024 Some child psychologists say the U.S. surgeon general’s call for social media warning labels is ‘moral panic’ Other mental health experts, in contrast, say warning labels are a great first step that could save lives.
France 24 · Jun 19, 2024 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 –…
Latin Times · Jun 19, 2024 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
AAP · Jun 19, 2024 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.
Pedestrian.tv · Jun 19, 2024 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."
The Conversation · Jun 18, 2024 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 · Jun 18, 2024 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 Guardian - AU · Jun 18, 2024 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
Salon · Jun 18, 2024 Fighting cancer risks in LGBTQ health The American Cancer Society experts call out cancer-causing inequality in landmark study
Fortune · Jun 18, 2024 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.