The pandemic hit everyone, but how it felt was not the same everywhere. In Ghana and Nigeria, people’s worries were shaped by stories from outside that often said these countries were weak or broken. Those ideas made the world think the crisis was a simple global problem, but they missed how local l
During the first wave of a global health crisis, most people found themselves staying at home for months. Some families felt closer, while others struggled to keep things together. Research into this period examined more than 160 studies about how couples and children coped. The findings sh
The COVID-19 pandemic brought many challenges, including a rise in mental health issues. During this tough time, researchers looked into how regular exercise affected the mental well-being of Brazilian adults. They focused on how physical activity impacted symptoms of major depression, anxiety, and
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the mental health of young people worldwide. In Hong Kong, the situation is no different. Youth are facing a rise in negative emotions. Meanwhile, the tools to prevent these issues are falling short. This is especially true in frontline youth mental health s
