Mental health
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United Kingdom
Female musicians at high risk of suicide, finds new study
New research from the UK and US has found that the music industry is not a safe profession due to…
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United Kingdom
Why are old people in this country happier now than before COVID?
Older adults in England reported better mental well-being after the pandemic, but also slightly elevated depression rates. ADVERTISEMENT Older people…
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News
Chinese actress Zhao Lusi makes first public appearance since abuse allegations, comforts crying fans
Zhao also interacted with fans during the event, comforting those who cried after seeing her. A few days before the…
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Malaysian doctor found dead at home in Sabah was not bullied; work stress a ‘major factor’: Probe
Nineteen witnesses including four family members and 11 hospital staff were interviewed, he said. “We found that the tasks carried…
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Asia
‘Mounting stress and pressure’: Can a national hotline help address mental health issues in China?
Dr Xie Bin, President of the Shanghai Mental Health Center, stressed that the 12356 service would not compromise on personal…
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CBC News: The National | Pro-Palestinian encampments spread to Canada
April 28, 2024| Pro-Palestinian student demonstrators set up an encampment at McGill University in Montreal as protests intensify at U.S.…
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AI tools helping social service agencies in Singapore to save time, labour
IMPROVING AI ACCURACY Meanwhile, Nanyang Technological University and the National Healthcare Group are pioneering a new centre to elevate AI…
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‘I couldn’t leave them behind’: Strong support network important for adults facing mental health issues
SOCIAL STIGMA PERSISTS Still, social stigma can often keep people from sharing their problems with loved ones or getting help…
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Asia
‘Too much to handle’: Mental health remains taboo in South Korea despite high suicide rate
One of the young adults she works with, who wished to remain anonymous, said she used to feel withdrawn and…
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Asia
Mental health professionals in Malaysia tap AI to assist in diagnosing, treating conditions
FINETUNING MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT While tools such as AI can facilitate mental health support, experts stressed that the technology cannot…
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