mental health
As the virus resurges, mental health woes batter France
World
December 1, 2020
As the virus resurges, mental health woes batter France
ROUEN, France (AP) — The panicked 22-year-old is led to Consultation Room No. 2, with its easy-mop floor and honeycombed…
In pandemic era’s isolation, meaning of ‘self-care’ evolves
World
November 24, 2020
In pandemic era’s isolation, meaning of ‘self-care’ evolves
NEW YORK (AP) — These days, with a pandemic raging, this is what life can look like: Staring at your…
Military suicides up as much as 20 percent in COVID era
World
September 27, 2020
Military suicides up as much as 20 percent in COVID era
WASHINGTON (AP) — Military suicides have increased by as much as 20 percent this year compared to the same period…
After Beirut explosion, helpers tend to shock and trauma
Middle East
August 24, 2020
After Beirut explosion, helpers tend to shock and trauma
When a massive explosion ripped through Beirut this month, Yorgo Younes scurried to flee his building. He saw children crying…
Nightmares, flashbacks, fatigue: Beirut faces mental health crisis after blast
Middle East
August 24, 2020
Nightmares, flashbacks, fatigue: Beirut faces mental health crisis after blast
BEIRUT (Reuters) – More than two weeks after a massive explosion tore through Beirut killing 181 people and leaving entire…
Pandemic, racism compound worries about Black suicide rate
World
July 11, 2020
Pandemic, racism compound worries about Black suicide rate
CHICAGO (AP) — Jasmin Pierre was 18 when she tried to end her life, overdosing on whatever pills she could…
The new 9/11: coronavirus and a looming mental health disaster
World
April 3, 2020
The new 9/11: coronavirus and a looming mental health disaster
The coronavirus pandemic has plunged the world into uncharted territory, leaving people feeling helpless in the face of an invisible…
From winners to worriers: isolated athletes face mental health risks
World
March 31, 2020
From winners to worriers: isolated athletes face mental health risks
Fear, stress and money worries: coronavirus lockdown is hard for anyone, but athletes are facing extra mental health risks as…
Dar al-Iftaa launches campaign against suicide
Society
December 3, 2019
Dar al-Iftaa launches campaign against suicide
Dar al-Iftaa warned that suicide is a major sin in Islam and launched the #No_to suicide hashtag through its official…
Facebook hides ‘likes’ in Australia trial to ease anxiety
World
September 27, 2019
Facebook hides ‘likes’ in Australia trial to ease anxiety
Facebook has begun hiding the number of “likes” for posts in Australia, it said Friday, a trial designed to ease…