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Palestinian Refugee's Plight in Cairo Highlights Gaza Crisis

A 14-year-old Palestinian girl, displaced to Cairo from Gaza, suffers from depression and lacks access to education, highlighting the dire situation faced by Palestinian refugees and the urgent need for long-term support from countries such as Germany.

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High-Efficacy Depression Treatment Limited by Access: A Systemic Issue in US Mental Healthcare

A Stanford study showed TMS effectively treats severe depression, but high cost and lack of insurance coverage limit access, highlighting systemic issues in US mental healthcare where innovation outpaces access despite significant investment.

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French COVID-19 Pandemic Did Not Cause Sustained Increase in Anxiety, Study Finds

A Santé publique France study found that, contrary to expectations, anxiety rates in France remained stable between 2017 and 2021 despite the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing a 12.5% prevalence, three times higher in women than men, and linked to socioeconomic factors and other mental health issues.

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French Study: COVID-19 Pandemic Did Not Increase Anxiety Rates

A recent French study found that while depression rates increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, anxiety rates remained stable between 2017 and 2021, affecting 12.5% of respondents, disproportionately those with financial or educational disadvantages.

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Rising Autism Diagnoses: Correction of Past Underdiagnosis, Not Overdiagnosis

A 787% increase in autism diagnoses between 1998 and 2018 reflects a necessary correction of past underdiagnosis due to narrow criteria, improved public awareness, and more inclusive diagnostic approaches, benefiting previously overlooked marginalized groups like women and girls.

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Spanish Adolescent Depression Hospitalizations Surge 1200% in Two Decades

A study by the International University of La Rioja reveals a 1200% increase in Spanish adolescent depression hospitalizations from 2000 to 2021, with 74.3% of cases involving girls aged 14-17, potentially linked to socioeconomic factors and exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Moroccan Men Deportated After Murders in El Ejido, Spain

In 2000, two Moroccan men, Cherki Hadij and Lesbir Fahim, committed separate but related murders in El Ejido, Spain; Hadij killed two men after a dispute, and Fahim murdered a young woman while experiencing severe mental distress. Both were later deported to Morocco after serving reduced sentences, ...

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Ukrainian Military Conscription System Fails to Screen Out Soldier with Mental Illness

A 28-year-old Ukrainian man, Vasyl, with a documented history of mental illness since 2015, was conscripted into the military despite his condition, highlighting systemic flaws in the conscription process and raising concerns about the well-being of soldiers.

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Slingshot AI Launches AI Therapy Chatbot Ash, Secures $93 Million in Funding

Neil Parikh's Slingshot AI launched Ash, an AI-powered therapy chatbot, securing $93 million in funding to address mental healthcare access; Ash guides self-reflection, not diagnoses, and was developed with clinicians.

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Mental Health Investment: A Compelling Business Case

Mental health challenges cost US employers $105 billion annually, but investments in employee well-being yield a significant return on investment (ROI) of $1.62-$2.18 per dollar spent, increasing productivity by 5% and boosting global GDP by $4.4 trillion by 2050.

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Exercise: A Proven Mental Health Strategy

Regular exercise, including short walks, significantly improves mental health by boosting brain function and releasing mood-boosting chemicals; studies show it's as effective as medication for some and more effective when combined.

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Early Smartphone Use Linked to Poorer Mental Health in Children

A study of almost 2 million people across 163 countries revealed a correlation between smartphone use before age 13 and negative mental health outcomes in children, including suicidal thoughts, poor emotional regulation, and low self-esteem, prompting calls for global restrictions on smartphone acce...

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