MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES

May 06 2025HEALTH

Latino Health Disparities in Santa Clara County: A Wake-Up Call

The Latino community in Santa Clara County faces serious health challenges. These issues are not new, but a recent health assessment has brought them into sharp focus. The report highlights that Latinos in the county experience higher rates of gun violence, obesity, and deaths from diabetes and heart disease compared to the average resident. This is a significant pro...

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Feb 21 2025HEALTH

Mind Matters: Ethiopia's Mental Health Journey

Ethiopia is grappling with a serious mental health crisis. By the time they reach 14 or 15, many adults in Ethiopia have already experienced mental health symptoms. This makes mental disorders the top non-communicable condition in the country. To understand why, we need to look at the bigger picture. This includes the political, economic, and social factors at play, ...

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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

Medical School Stress: The Silent Struggle in Tamil Nadu

Have you ever wondered about the mental health of medical postgraduates? It is important. Experts in Tamil Nadu have been concerned about how many future doctors in postgraduate programs are struggling daily. At this point in time, depression is lurking on their students' heels , affecting more than four in ten youth and causing undue stress. A research was done. ...

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