mental health

Pandemic, racism compound worries about Black suicide rate
World

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

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

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

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

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…
As shock wears off, mental health concerns grow in Bahamas
World

As shock wears off, mental health concerns grow in Bahamas

HIGH ROCK, Bahamas (AP) — One woman and her husband huddled on top of a bedroom dresser for two days,…
Casa del Paraná: where people with mental illness regain their autonomy
Features/Interviews

Casa del Paraná: where people with mental illness regain their autonomy

Gustavo is happy that he has been able to “reset his life.” In 2007, he suffered an outbreak of schizophrenia,…
Ardern’s ‘wellbeing’ budget spreads good vibes in New Zealand
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Ardern’s ‘wellbeing’ budget spreads good vibes in New Zealand

New Zealand unveiled its inaugural “wellbeing” budget Thursday in a move set to cement Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s reputation for…
US Army Twitter question highlights toll of America’s wars
World

US Army Twitter question highlights toll of America’s wars

Days ahead of an annual holiday when Americans remember those who died while serving in the armed forces, the US…
Heavy screen time appears to impact childrens’ brains: study
Health & Fitness

Heavy screen time appears to impact childrens’ brains: study

  Researchers have found “different patterns” in brain scans among children who record heavy smart device and video game use,…
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