States Ban Cellphones in Schools Amid Mental Health and Classroom Distraction Concerns
At least eight states have banned or restricted student cellphone use in schools due to concerns about negative impacts on mental health and classroom learning, reflecting a growing bipartisan movement; however, opposition exists from parents worried about emergency communication.
States Ban Cellphones in Schools Amid Mental Health and Classroom Distraction Concerns
At least eight states have banned or restricted student cellphone use in schools due to concerns about negative impacts on mental health and classroom learning, reflecting a growing bipartisan movement; however, opposition exists from parents worried about emergency communication.
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40% Bias Score
Mass Resignation of NSW Psychiatrists to Trigger Mental Health Bed Closures
Over 200 of NSW's public sector psychiatrists plan to resign on January 21, forcing hospital bed closures and potentially overwhelming emergency departments due to uncompetitive salaries and chronic understaffing.
Mass Resignation of NSW Psychiatrists to Trigger Mental Health Bed Closures
Over 200 of NSW's public sector psychiatrists plan to resign on January 21, forcing hospital bed closures and potentially overwhelming emergency departments due to uncompetitive salaries and chronic understaffing.
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48% Bias Score
Smartphone Use and Adolescent Mental Health Crisis in the US
Since 2010, the US has seen a sharp rise in adolescent mental health issues (anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicide) coinciding with increased smartphone use and social media engagement; psychologist Jonathan Haidt points to a "Grand Rewiring of Childhood" involving overprotective parenting and lim...
Smartphone Use and Adolescent Mental Health Crisis in the US
Since 2010, the US has seen a sharp rise in adolescent mental health issues (anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicide) coinciding with increased smartphone use and social media engagement; psychologist Jonathan Haidt points to a "Grand Rewiring of Childhood" involving overprotective parenting and lim...
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20% Bias Score
Parental Mental Health Crisis Drives Surge in English Child Protection Cases
A new study reveals that poor parental mental health has overtaken domestic violence as the most common reason for child protection assessments in England, driven by rising mental illness rates and exacerbated by poverty and inadequate access to mental health services.
Parental Mental Health Crisis Drives Surge in English Child Protection Cases
A new study reveals that poor parental mental health has overtaken domestic violence as the most common reason for child protection assessments in England, driven by rising mental illness rates and exacerbated by poverty and inadequate access to mental health services.
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48% Bias Score
Nottingham Stabbings: Schizophrenic Killer Receives Hospital Order
On June 13, 2023, Valdo Calocane, suffering from paranoid schizophrenia, fatally stabbed university students Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley-Kumar, and caretaker Ian Coates in Nottingham; Calocane received an indefinite hospital order after pleading guilty to manslaughter.
Nottingham Stabbings: Schizophrenic Killer Receives Hospital Order
On June 13, 2023, Valdo Calocane, suffering from paranoid schizophrenia, fatally stabbed university students Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley-Kumar, and caretaker Ian Coates in Nottingham; Calocane received an indefinite hospital order after pleading guilty to manslaughter.
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40% Bias Score
Global Study Uncovers 300 New Genetic Depression Risk Factors
An international study of over 5 million people across 29 countries identified 300 previously unknown genetic risk factors for depression, highlighting the importance of diverse representation in research and opening avenues for more inclusive treatment.
Global Study Uncovers 300 New Genetic Depression Risk Factors
An international study of over 5 million people across 29 countries identified 300 previously unknown genetic risk factors for depression, highlighting the importance of diverse representation in research and opening avenues for more inclusive treatment.
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8% Bias Score
Combating Stress Through Values-Based Leadership and Self-Reflection
A former CEO and healthcare executive shares his method for combating stress and anxiety: consistent self-reflection, focusing on doing the right thing and the best he can, and building a strong support network to navigate challenges.
Combating Stress Through Values-Based Leadership and Self-Reflection
A former CEO and healthcare executive shares his method for combating stress and anxiety: consistent self-reflection, focusing on doing the right thing and the best he can, and building a strong support network to navigate challenges.
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0% Bias Score
MSF Addresses Mental Health Crisis in Cyclone-Hit Mozambique
In the wake of Cyclone Chido in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is providing emergency mental health support to over 106 survivors and 32 health workers, addressing the psychological trauma caused by the cyclone which killed over 120 people, destroyed thousands of h...
MSF Addresses Mental Health Crisis in Cyclone-Hit Mozambique
In the wake of Cyclone Chido in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is providing emergency mental health support to over 106 survivors and 32 health workers, addressing the psychological trauma caused by the cyclone which killed over 120 people, destroyed thousands of h...
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20% Bias Score
AI's Rise in Mental Health: Accessibility or Risk?
A psychologist lost a patient who preferred ChatGPT's diagnosis, illustrating a growing trend of using AI for mental health support; a survey shows that one in four Americans would choose AI over a psychologist, raising concerns about accessibility and the potential misuse of AI.
AI's Rise in Mental Health: Accessibility or Risk?
A psychologist lost a patient who preferred ChatGPT's diagnosis, illustrating a growing trend of using AI for mental health support; a survey shows that one in four Americans would choose AI over a psychologist, raising concerns about accessibility and the potential misuse of AI.
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36% Bias Score
Domestic Abuse Leads to Woman's Suicide; Partner Convicted
Kiena Dawes, 23, died by suicide after suffering years of abuse by her partner, Ryan Wellings, who was convicted of assault and coercive control but acquitted of manslaughter; her 999 calls documented the abuse.
Domestic Abuse Leads to Woman's Suicide; Partner Convicted
Kiena Dawes, 23, died by suicide after suffering years of abuse by her partner, Ryan Wellings, who was convicted of assault and coercive control but acquitted of manslaughter; her 999 calls documented the abuse.
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48% Bias Score
Double Homicide in Balakhna: Businessman Kills Wife and Daughter
In Balakhna, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, on January 12, 2024, 35-year-old Nikolai B., a businessman who recently moved from the Moscow region, murdered his wife and 1.5-year-old daughter before attempting suicide; he is hospitalized awaiting charges of double homicide.
Double Homicide in Balakhna: Businessman Kills Wife and Daughter
In Balakhna, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, on January 12, 2024, 35-year-old Nikolai B., a businessman who recently moved from the Moscow region, murdered his wife and 1.5-year-old daughter before attempting suicide; he is hospitalized awaiting charges of double homicide.
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56% Bias Score
Tony Slattery, British Comedian, Dies at 65
British actor and comedian Tony Slattery died aged 65 on Tuesday following a heart attack on Sunday; tributes poured in from fellow comedians and actors who praised his talent and kindness, noting his long battle with mental health issues.
Tony Slattery, British Comedian, Dies at 65
British actor and comedian Tony Slattery died aged 65 on Tuesday following a heart attack on Sunday; tributes poured in from fellow comedians and actors who praised his talent and kindness, noting his long battle with mental health issues.
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12% Bias Score