Mental health
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New task force to review support for people with disabilities and mental health conditions in legal system
SINGAPORE: A new task force has been launched to look at how support for people with invisible needs, such as…
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Mexico
Seasonal shadows amidst holiday cheer in Puerto Vallarta
I live in Puerto Vallarta, a place many imagine as the cure-all for everything that hurts. Winter here doesn’t arrive…
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Youth mental health challenges keep mounting 2 years after Maui wildfires
LAHAINA, Hawaii — Mia Palacio felt like she lost a piece of herself when wildfires destroyed her hometown of Lahaina.…
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314 suicides reported in Singapore in 2024; largest increase observed in 30-39 age group
Based on provisional data, the number of suicides in 2024 decreased by 2.5 per cent compared to 2023. However, the total number…
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Commentary: The DIY guide to checking how well you’re ageing
HOW TO DIY So, what can you realistically do to track your own ageing? To truly understand how you’re ageing,…
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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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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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