mental health
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healthUK Man Creates 'Empty Chairs' Pub Meetups After Friend's Suicide
Dean Perryman hosts global pub gatherings to combat loneliness after his best friend died by suicide. The 'Empty Chairs' campaign now spans multiple countries.
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healthScientists Identify 'Sixth Sense' Critical to Mental Health
New research reveals 'interoception,' the body's sense of its internal state, is a key factor in mental health conditions like anxiety and anorexia.
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healthRumination and Depression Strongly Linked in Adolescents
A new meta-analysis of over 24,000 adolescents finds a significant correlation between rumination and depression, highlighting key factors for intervention.
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techTherapist's Dilemma: Patients Use AI for Therapy, and Now She Does Too
A clinical psychologist examines the rise of AI in therapy, balancing its surprising effectiveness with the risks of isolation and the irreplaceable value of human connection.
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healthCharlie's Journey: Managing Bipolar Disorder and Overcoming Stigma
A young man's story of diagnosis, shame, and recovery from bipolar disorder, highlighting the importance of education, family support, and long-term management.
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healthThe Invisible Midlife Crisis: Parents of Adult Neets Speak Out
A response to parental judgment highlights the hidden crisis of middle-aged caregivers supporting adult children unable to work or study due to chronic illness or neurodivergence.
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healthExtreme Heat Fuels Anger, Anxiety, and Mental Health Crises
Research confirms extreme heat increases aggression and mental health emergencies by straining the brain's ability to regulate emotions and maintain focus.
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healthA Card From Gym Staff Becomes a Lifeline for Alberta Man Struggling with Mental Health
After Damien Uzelman stopped showing up to Planet Fitness in Sherwood Park, the staff’s simple signed card made a profound difference, highlighting men’s mental health challenges.