MENTAL HEALTH

Dec 22 2024HEALTH

Teens and Therapy: What Matters Most?

You might think that all teens feel the same about talking to a therapist. Surprisingly, there's not much research from places like the Arabian Gulf to show us what teens there think. So, this study set out to find out what makes some teens more likely to seek help from a professional psychologist.

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Dec 22 2024HEALTH

Beating Teen Loneliness: What's Holding Us Back and Ways to Move Forward

Feeling lonely isn't just a passing mood; it's like a little bell ringing, telling teens their bodies need some human connection. Problem is, for some, this feeling sticks around and can really hurt their health. The tricky part? We don't have many proven ways to help them out. Let's explore the roa

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Dec 21 2024CELEBRITIES

Music Mogul Faces Lawsuit: Oklahoma Woman Claims Assault

Sean "Diddy" Combs, a prominent figure in the music industry, is facing a serious legal challenge. An Oklahoma woman, LaTroya Grayson, has filed a lawsuit against him. She alleges that Diddy sexually assaulted her at a party in New York City back in 2006. Grayson won a radio contest to attend the ev

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Dec 21 2024CELEBRITIES

From High School Sweethearts to Divorce: A Therapist's Journey

Lilly Jay, a therapist, and Ethan Slater, her high school sweetheart and "Wicked" star, were married in 2018. They welcomed their first child in 2022. But in 2023, their marriage hit a rough patch when Slater started dating his co-star, Ariana Grande, who was also married to someone else at the time

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Dec 20 2024HEALTH

Reducing Web-Based Anxiety Treatment Dropouts: A Machine Learning Approach

You might have heard of online tools for mental health, like cognitive bias modification (CBM) for interpretation. These tools help you think about ambiguous situations in a less scary way, and you don't need a therapist. But many people stop using these tools early, which isn't great. We need new w

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Dec 20 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Kehlani Takes Risks and Stands Up: A Look into Their Journey

Kehlani, known for their versatile use of she/they pronouns, didn’t play it safe with their latest album, “Crash. ” They mixed R&B with rock, dance, rap, and country, diving into unfamiliar territory. This risk paid off big time, earning them three Grammy nominations. But this creative journey wasn’

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Dec 20 2024FINANCE

Gen Z's Job and Money Woes: A New Kind of Crisis

Young adults from Gen Z are facing a unique challenge. They're calling it a "midlife crisis, " even though they're just in their twenties. The dream of independence has turned into a nightmare for many. Why? Money problems, job instability, and worries about the future are taking a toll. These issue

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Dec 20 2024HEALTH

Balancing Act: Mental Health in Indonesia

Indonesia is a place where ancient practices and modern medical ideas intersect in the pursuit of mental well-being. Some locals have found a way to blend these two worlds, forming their own spiritual journey. But it's not always easy. A recent study followed patients for a year and found that when

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Dec 20 2024HEALTH

Videogames on the Move: Do They Boost College Mental Health?

College life can be a mix of excitement and stress that directly impacts students' mental well-being. Amidst this complexity, active video games (AVGs) have become a popular pastime among college students, offering both entertainment and a potential tool to enhance mental health. The focus on AVGs h

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Dec 19 2024HEALTH

What Matters Most: Users' Preferences for Depression Care

People often talk about how digital mental health tools are helpful. But what really matters to those who use them? A recent study dug into that question, focusing on what users think about digital and traditional ways to manage depression. The researchers wanted to know more than just if these too

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