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 · Jun 18, 2024
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 · Jun 18, 2024
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 · Jun 17, 2024
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 · Jun 17, 2024
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’ The Guardian - US · Jun 17, 2024
‘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 Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2024
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 The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2024
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 TechRadar · Jun 17, 2024
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 The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2024
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 Conversation · Jun 17, 2024
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. The Texas Tribune · Jun 17, 2024
6 mistakes not to make if you want to avoid burnout at work 6 mistakes not to make if you want to avoid burnout at work Marie Claire · Jun 17, 2024
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... Top News · Jun 16, 2024
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. Inverse · Jun 16, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2024 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 · Jun 16, 2024 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…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2024 Revealed: students at top private schools have 10 times more green space than state pupils Guardian investigation finds pupils at England’s wealthiest schools have much greater access to land, with implications for mental health
The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2024 I’m an expert on adolescence: here’s why a smartphone ban isn’t the answer, and what we should do instead Jonathan Haidt’s bestselling book blames social media for a decline in teenage mental health. But is he right?
The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2024 How to tell if you’re a social media addict More than half of Gen Z believe they have a problem when it comes to scrolling, with an increasing number seeking professional help. Helen Coffey investigates what effects being constantly online can have on our mental health and asks the experts how to break the cycle
The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2024 Family says Scientology officials prevented woman from seeking mental health treatment before she took her life The lawsuit claims Mills requested a special auditing session to prepare for her spirit to ‘drop’ her body
Bored Panda · Jun 14, 2024 “AITA For Leaving My Sister’s Wedding Early After Her Maid Of Honor Humiliated Me In Her Speech?” Bride is furious that sister left her wedding early after being humiliated by her best friend during the speech. The post “AITA For Leaving My Sister’s Wedding Early After Her Maid Of Honor Humiliated Me In Her Speech?” first appeared on Bored Panda.
Top News · Jun 14, 2024 Maryland Senate Candidate Diverted Millions From Law Enforcement Angela Alsobrooks diverts million from police training to mental health center amidst rising crime rates in Maryland.
The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2024 Fears for father trapped in jail for 12 years over stealing a mobile phone after he set himself alight Exclusive: Horrified family members believe IPP prisoner Thomas White acted in despair as he loses hope of ever being freed
The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2024 Mental health is main cause of rising absences in England, say headteachers Nearly nine out of 10 report marked rise in pupils missing school due to mental health issues since Covid pandemic
PetsRadar · Jun 14, 2024 Service dogs for veterans help ease PTSD, according to new study Veterans given dogs displayed decreased severity of PTSD and related mental health conditions.