Germany's approach to mental health care has evolved significantly since the 1970s. The initial push for change led to a decentralized system, with local communities taking the lead. This shift was driven by a desire to move away from institutional care and towards more personalized, community-based
In Nigeria, tools that help people with disabilities are not as common as they should be. These tools, known as assistive devices, can make life easier for kids who have disabilities. They can help kids move around, communicate, and do everyday tasks. But in many parts of the world, like Nigeria, no
In Taiwan, esophageal cancer is a serious health issue. It's tough to treat and often has poor outcomes. Scientists are now looking into how certain chemicals in our environment might play a role in causing this disease. One group of chemicals, called organophosphate flame retardants (OPFRs), has ca
Suicide is a big problem in the U. S. , hurting many people and communities. When someone is at risk, they often go to the emergency room. But there's a problem: not enough mental health experts are available. This leads to long waits and unnecessary hospital stays. To fix this, telehealth was intr
Delhi, a city known for its heavy pollution, has seen some good news lately. Over the past decade, the amount of tiny, harmful particles in the air, called PM2. 5 and PM10, has been going down. This drop is thanks to new eco-friendly tech and stricter rules on industries, even though there are more
A big study looked at how smart someone is and how much school they had affects their mental health later in life. Researchers gathered data from over 272, 000 Norwegian men. When these men were around 18, they took intelligence tests. Then, when they were between 36 and 40, the researchers checked
Kids and teens with typical development can benefit from playing games that involve arm movements. These games, known as exergames, can make therapy more fun and engaging. But how do we know if these games are really helping? That's where the idea of measuring intensity comes in. Intensity in thera
Plastic is everywhere. It's in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. But what happens when these tiny plastic bits, called microplastics, find their way into our bodies? Scientists wanted to find out. They looked at samples from different organs of people who had passed away.
A long time ago, people lived on the Ryukyu Islands near Japan. No one knows how they got there. The trip was tough because of a super strong ocean current called the Kuroshio Current. To figure it out, scientists built a boat like the ones from that time and tried the journey themselves. They used
Parents of children with rare neurogenetic conditions have always faced big hurdles. These hurdles got even bigger during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support systems broke down. Parents needed help more than ever. Tele-mental health services stepped up during the pandemic. These services could reach par
