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Imagine you're a young person in India dealing with mental health issues. It can feel lonely, like no one understands what you're going through. That's why a new web-based platform called Baatcheet was created. It's all about connecting with others and sharing stories. This isn't just any storytelli

Teenagers and Psychiatric Meds: Insights from Malaysia

Imagine you’re a teenager dealing with mental health issues. Taking psychiatric medications can feel like a whole other challenge. Researchers in Malaysia sat down with 17 teens, ranging from 11 to 19 years old, at public hospitals to dig deeper. They found three main topics that teens worried about

Helping Colombian Youth: Adapting a Mental Health Intervention

In Colombia, armed conflict has left a lasting impact on millions of people, with mental health services being badly needed. This study focused on adapting an effective mental health program called the Youth Readiness Intervention (YRI) to better suit young adults aged 18-28 who have experienced con

Oral Health and Diabetes: What Kurdish Iraqi Patients Have to Say

Ever thought diabetes only messes with your blood sugar? Think again. It can take a toll on your overall health and, surprise, your mouth too. Researchers in Iraqi Kurdistan sat down with diabetic patients to get the lowdown on their health struggles. Guess what? Diabetes can make you feel pretty te

Is Social Media Making Us Snappy?

Ever wondered how your scrolls and likes might be linked to your mood swings? Most studies so far have centered around social media's impact on depression. However, what about feelings like irritability and anxiety? There hasn't been much digging into this area. Can hours spent on platforms like Fa

Beliefs and Behaviors: How Religion Affects Earthquake Victims

Earthquakes leave a deep mark, touching all aspects of life. When disaster strikes, victims often search for something to hold onto. For many, that comfort comes from their faith. A recent study in Turkey looked into this connection by exploring how religious health fatalism—a belief that illness an

Crafting Clear Paths: Tips for Health Tech Assessment Guidelines

Ever tried to make sense of health technology rules? They're supposed to make decisions fair and clear. This report teamed up experts from HTAsiaLink, ISPOR, and Health Technology Assessment International to share smart tips for making these guidelines work better. They start by saying good guideli

Health Insurance Under Biden: Nearly 24 Million Sign Up for Obamacare

Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans have seen a huge boost under President Joe Biden, with nearly 24 million people already signed up for 2025. This is almost twice the number from when Donald Trump was in office. The growth is due to bigger federal subsidies, better outreach, and an easier enrollment p

Bird Flu in the US: What You Need to Know

Lately, bird flu, or H5N1, has been making headlines after the first human death from it in the US. This might feel like deja vu from the early days of COVID-19, but bird flu and COVID-19 are quite different. COVID-19 was quickly spreading person-to-person when it arrived in the US in 2020, but bird

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