Stories tagged “Mental Health.”
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Children with disabilities offered places to feel at ease in quake-hit Kumamoto
In quake-hit Kumamoto Prefecture, facilities are offering daytime spaces for children with developmental and intellectual disabilities to relieve stress and provide a sense of security.
Experts recommend tackling social media features that could expose young users to mental health risks, rather than an age-based blanket ban on social media. Problematic use of social media that goes beyond screen time can sometimes be linked to emotional distress, lonelin…
A 23-year-old Nigerian Law School student, Faith Alayande, died after allegedly jumping from a four-storey hostel building in Victoria Island, Lagos, following the discovery of a suicide note. Police have confirmed the incident and initiated an investigation.
A 12-year-old girl was killed in a school shooting in Thailand, with eight victims in total. The 14-year-old assailant shot dead his grandparents and six others at his school before turning the gun on himself.
Autism assistance dogs help individuals with autism manage anxiety, interrupt harmful behaviours, and provide steady companionship for greater confidence and independence. However, challenges include public unfamiliarity, limited access, high costs, and requiring long-ter…
A 14-year-old boy opened fire at a school in Thailand, killing at least 8 people, including 5 school staff members and his grandparents. A 12-year-old girl who was injured in the attack has died.
A student shot several people at a high school outside Bangkok, killing at least six and wounding several others, police said. The shooting happened at the Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi province northwest of the national capital.
A New Mexico state court ordered Meta to pay $567 million into a teen mental health fund and change how its platforms function for young users after finding the company is to blame for harming children's wellbeing.
Lindsay Clancy, a 35-year-old mother, is on trial for the murder of her three children. The prosecution is arguing that Clancy knew what she was doing when she killed her children, while the defense claims she was not criminally responsible due to extreme postpartum psych…
Suicide rates in Singapore have seen a 50% increase among adults in their 30s, with 441 deaths reported in 2024. The reasons behind this jump are unclear, but experts suggest that men are still reluctant to seek help.
Some Gen Zers are ditching their smartphones in favor of 'dumb' phones to reduce their social media usage and improve their mental health.
A woman was arrested after four men were stabbed in Covent Garden, a busy central London area popular with tourists, in a suspected 'mental health related incident', police said.
TikTok says a 'moderator error' allowed a livestream of Perez Hilton, who was hospitalized after showing self-harm, to continue for 15 minutes. The platform claims its automated moderation systems flagged the stream minutes after it started, but a delay in removal caused …
A 35-year-old US mother, Lindsay Clancy, has been charged with murdering her three young children. She had written in her journal about her desperate need for a mental break two months before the incident.
Billie Eilish is entering a new phase of her career as the Grammy and Oscar-winning singer makes her feature film debut in “The Bell Jar,” with first-look photos showing her transformation into the main character Esther Greenwood.
Malawi: Malawi's Single Mothers Battling Stigma and Financial Hardship Need Urgent Support, Say Experts
Experts in Malawi are urging for increased social, economic, and mental health support for single mothers, who face significant stigma and financial hardship, ahead of an empowerment event.
Celebrity blogger and podcaster Perez Hilton was hospitalized after reports he livestreamed self-harm on social media. Deputies responded to the Miami-area home and took him to a local hospital for medical attention.
Celebrity Blogger Perez Hilton Hospitalized After Self-Injury During Live Stream
Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton was hospitalized after injuring himself during a live stream on TikTok. The incident occurred on Tuesday night, and authorities were called to his home in Miami, Florida. Hilton, 48, was found disoriented and covered in blood. The live strea…
A woman was successfully rescued by local fishermen after allegedly jumping into the Lagos lagoon from the Idumota-Carter Bridge in Nigeria.
As the war on Iran approaches its six-month mark, many Iranians are opting against chasing the non-stop headlines in an effort to protect their mental health. US President Donald Trump has been making nearly daily proclamations about the war on Iran, from threats of exten…
Ariana Grande is to withdraw from public appearances and will no longer star in an upcoming musical production in London. Her physical appearance and health have been a topic of speculation in recent years.
Ariana Grande plans to step away from the public eye following scrutiny of her health, a representative told People. Grande will take a step back from visibility after she completes the Eternal Sunshine Tour, which will wrap next month.
Ram Kapoor shared a secret from his past that he kept hidden from his wife, Gautami Kapoor, during an episode of Lock Upp Season 2.
A growing number of women on social media are sharing their daily routines of living alone, prioritizing peace and solitude. They aim to destigmatize loneliness and show that being alone doesn't mean being lonely. Their content has sparked both curiosity and backlash, wit…
The National Medical Commission has informed the Supreme Court that long working hours are causing mental health problems for resident doctors.
The queer community is in dire need of better psychosocial support after the CSD attack in Berlin. The community is struggling to cope with the trauma, and the lack of adequate support is exacerbating the situation. The article highlights the importance of providing bette…
Man arrested over fatal stabbing of 62-year-old uncle
A 41-year-old unemployed man was arrested in Okayama Prefecture for fatally stabbing his 62-year-old uncle during a dispute at a company. The suspect fled the scene and was later found in a river.
Four families sued Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube in Delaware Superior Court, alleging platform addiction and mental health harms led to the suicides of their teenage children.
Governments in Western countries are considering banning social media for teenagers due to concerns about their mental health. The BBC looks at the impact of social media on young people and whether a ban is the solution.
Lindsay Clancy's high-profile trial continues with a second day of witness testimony as her ex-husband Patrick returned to the stand to face more direct questioning from prosecutors. Clancy is facing the possibility of life in prison for killing her three young children i…