MENTAL HEALTH

Dec 19 2024HEALTH

How COVID-19 Discrimination Impacts Asian Americans’ Mental Health

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought an unwanted surge in anti-Asian American racism, leaving many in the community grappling with its mental health fallout. A recent study delved into how colorblind racial attitudes play a role in moderating the connection between pandemic-related racial discriminatio

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Dec 19 2024SPORTS

Rafael Nadal Opens Up About Mental Health Battles

Rafael Nadal, the renowned tennis star, has recently shared his mental health struggles in an essay. Unlike the glamorous life people assume, professional tennis can be lonely and emotionally challenging. Nadal admits he's always been nervous before matches and has faced anxiety. He's not alone; oth

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

Tech Tools Tackle Teen Suicidal Thoughts

Young people facing mental health struggles often have to wait a long time for treatment. This delay can be dangerous, especially for those considering suicide. Early detection and support are crucial to prevent such terrible outcomes. One innovative solution is using digital technology to quickly s

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Dec 18 2024SPORTS

Malika Andrews on Balancing Coverage and Criticism

Malika Andrews, a prominent ESPN analyst, has faced intense scrutiny over her reporting on Black NBA players. Critics often accuse her of being biased, highlighting mistakes with Black athletes while overlooking those of white players. Andrews recently opened up about this on "Dinners with DeMar, "

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

App Testing: Helping College Students Battle the Blues

You might have heard about apps that aim to help with depression. But how effective are they, really? And do college students actually use them enough to make a difference? A recent study set out to answer these questions. They took a cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) approach and tweaked it to fi

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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

How Social Media Use Affects Teens: A UK Study

Recent research in England has revealed some interesting connections between teenagers' mental health and their use of public social media accounts. While earlier studies have shown links between social media and teen mental health, this study dives deeper into specific aspects, particularly the imp

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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

Why Disaster Psychiatry Matters: Protecting Minds in Crises

Disasters, both natural and human-made, can seriously harm our mental health. Climate change and wars are making these events more common. In fact, about 400 major disasters happen each year, affecting over 1. 5 billion people. The mental health impacts are huge. People may feel stressed, anxious, o

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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

Understanding Illness Invalidations: How It Affects Mental Health

Have you ever felt like people don't take your illness seriously? That's called illness invalidation. It's a big deal, especially for mental health. When someone doesn't believe or understand your illness, it can make you feel even worse. Doctors call this invalidation, and it can happen in many way

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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

China's Coal-to-Gas Policy: A Mental Health Boost for Rural Elderly?

In 2017, China started a "coal-to-gas" policy to reduce indoor air pollution. This policy helped rural households switch to cleaner energy. But did it also improve the mental health of elderly residents? Researchers from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Survey (CHARLS) found that it did.

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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

Media, Conflict, and Mental Health: How News Coverage Affects Us

Imagine turning on the news and seeing non-stop coverage of a war. This was reality for many on October 7, 2023, when a conflict broke out between Israel and Hamas. How does this kind of media exposure impact our mental health? Let's dive in. First, let's talk about emotion regulation. This is our

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