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Why Mental Health Issues Often Go Unchecked

November 20, 2024

Last Monday, New York City woke up to a grim reminder of ongoing issues. Three people were killed in separate, unprovoked stabbings across Manhattan. The suspect, Ramon Rivera, lived at the Bellevue Men’s Shelter and had a history of mental health struggles and criminal activities spanning two decad

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Why Aren't Mental Health Apps Working? Let's Fix That!

November 19, 2024

You've probably heard that mental health apps are great, but many people just don't stick with them. Why is that? One big reason is that people might be using the wrong app for their needs. Imagine going to a shoe store and being given shoes that don't fit your feet. You'd probably walk away without

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Gearing Up Aussie Nurse Grads for Mental Health

November 18, 2024

Ever thought about how Australian nursing students get ready for mental health jobs? A recent study, following a method called PRISMA-ScR, found 31 studies conducted in English between 2000 and 2023. What do these studies say? They reveal that well-structured clinical placements can reduce the stigm

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How Two Thinkers Can Help Shape Mental Health Reforms

November 18, 2024

Ever wondered how some old ideas can help us understand modern mental health issues? Let's dive into the thoughts of Antonio Gramsci and Walter Benjamin, two thinkers from the past who might have something valuable to say about today's mental health reforms. Antonio Gramsci, an Italian who lived a

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Move More, Feel Better: China's Study on Activity and Mood

November 18, 2024

Imagine this: 17, 000 adults in China were studied, and the results showed that those who moved around more were less likely to feel sad. But here's an interesting twist – even if you're really active, spending too much time sitting can still make you feel down. It's not just about exercise; it's ab

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Is Forced Treatment the Answer to Homelessness?

November 18, 2024

More and more people are struggling with homelessness in Canada, with over one in ten experiencing it at some point in their lives. Governments are dismantling encampments and some are even using special laws to ignore court rulings. Now, they're considering forced mental health treatments. But is t

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Motherhood and Mental Health: What the Numbers Show

November 17, 2024

In Germany, around 700, 000 babies are born each year, and many mothers feel the weight of societal expectations and traditional roles. This study explored a unique data source to find out how often new mothers are diagnosed with mental illness compared to women without children. Using billing data

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Healing Together: Rwanda's Community Approach to Mental Health

November 17, 2024

Imagine a world where people come together to heal from traumatic experiences. This is what's happening in Rwanda, thanks to a unique model called Community-Based Social Healing (CBSH). Created by the Ubuntu Centre for Peace, this approach combines therapies that focus on breath, body, and mind, alo

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Holiday Family Feuds: Should Politics Divide Us?

November 16, 2024

Imagine this: a sociologist compares the political divide to a cult. Some people are suggesting that we avoid family members who voted differently in the last election. But is that really a good idea? Brad Wilcox, a sociology professor from the University of Virginia, isn't a fan of this advice. He

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Making Digital Mental Health Care Fit for Latin American College Students

November 16, 2024

In low-resource regions like Latin America, digital mental health tools are becoming increasingly important. But for these tools to truly help, they need to fit with local cultures. A recent study looked into how well an online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program worked for college students i