mental health
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…
As shock wears off, mental health concerns grow in Bahamas
World
September 16, 2019
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
June 24, 2019
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
World
May 30, 2019
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
May 27, 2019
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
December 10, 2018
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,…