MENTAL HEALTH

Mar 12 2026HEALTH

Teen Quiet: How Choosing to Stop Trying Affects Young Minds

A growing trend in China sees many young people decide to “lie flat, ” a choice that means stepping back from the race for success. Researchers have talked about how this decision can change mental health, but no one had put all the studies together in a single systematic review. To fill that gap, a

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Mar 12 2026RELIGION

Clergy, Mental Health, and the Need for Extra Help

In many faith communities, church leaders are often the first people who listen when someone feels low. This is especially true in Canada’s Pentecostal Assemblies, where ministers serve a growing and diverse group of believers. A recent study asked 29 seasoned pastors to share their thoughts on m

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Mar 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Kid on the Block: A Teen’s Fight with Anxiety

Will Ropp, who has acted in shows like “The Way Back” and “Love, Victor, ” decided to step behind the camera. He wanted a script that felt real. Ropp tried to sign up for The Black List, but the site said he had no film credits. He then used a friend’s login and looked through about one hundred scri

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Mar 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Colter Wall Pauses Touring to Care for His Mind

The Canadian country star announced on March 11 that he is canceling the rest of his 2026 tour and stepping away from live shows for an indefinite period. He said he has been struggling with mental health, and continuing to travel and perform only made the situation worse. After talking with his ban

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Mar 11 2026CELEBRITIES

Life’s Breaks: When Stars Step Away from the Spotlight

Sometimes people leave fame because they want peace or to care for family, but other times the industry itself pushes them out. A handful of actors and entertainers illustrate this pattern. One actor from a beloved 1980s film had to quit after his sister’s death and the loss of a contract; he now

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Mar 11 2026HEALTH

College Minds in Crisis: A 15‑Year Surge in Depression

The past fifteen years have seen a steady climb in depression among college students across the United States. A comprehensive study published early next month by the Journal of Affective Disorders reviewed data from more than 560, 000 undergraduates and graduates surveyed annually between 2007 and

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Mar 07 2026CRIME

Family in Crisis: A Tale of Love, Loss, and Loneliness

Nick Reiner was once seen on a Hollywood carpet with his parents and siblings, celebrating a movie. Six months later he was arrested for killing them in their home. The family’s happy image crumbles as he is locked away, and his brothers and sister keep their distance. He lives in a special cell whe

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Mar 06 2026HEALTH

Faith, Happiness and Aging: How Belief Helps Seniors Thrive

Older people in Brazil are showing that a strong personal faith can help them feel happier and less sad, which in turn lets them live better lives as they age. A study of 538 seniors aged 60 to 101 measured how satisfied they were with life, how much depression they felt, and how well they aged. Par

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Mar 05 2026SCIENCE

Smart Tech Use: The Key to Focus and Happiness

A new study looks at how people use phones, computers and other gadgets in ways that can either help or hurt their mental health. The researchers think it isn’t just how much time you spend online that matters, but whether you use tech with a clear purpose. They called this purposeful use “dig

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Mar 05 2026CELEBRITIES

Britney Spears Faces Arrest in Southern California

In a surprising turn, the pop icon was taken into custody by state police late Wednesday evening. The incident occurred near Ventura County, where officers stopped her vehicle around 9:30 p. m. PT and later released her the next day, with her car being towed by a local towing service. The official r

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