Mental health

Travel News

‘It’s like therapy’: How travel has become a form of self-care

In an epidemic of stress, burnout and loneliness, these young Europeans are incorporating travel into their self-care routine.

18/10/2025

Tech News

Denmark eyeing Australia’s under-16 social media ban as possible model

A Danish ambassador said the Nordic country 'will be looking at what Australia does' on its world-leading ban.

17/10/2025

Health news

Loneliness may raise risk of dying from cancer, new study warns

The findings suggest our social connections could help shape cancer outcomes.

15/10/2025

Tech News

Instagram to use PG-13 rating to limit content for teenagers

The changes come as Meta faces relentless criticism over harms to children on social media.

14/10/2025

Health news

Your DNA may hold the key to your relationship with cannabis

Specific genes appear to influence whether people try cannabis and their susceptibility to cannabis addiction.

14/10/2025

wellbeing

This mental health clinic helps Ukrainians build a new life

The physical effects of Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine are evident. But what about the mental scars?

14/10/2025

Climate

How climate change is affecting Kenya’s mental health

Researchers in Madagascar, Spain and the Netherlands have also found links between climate change and depression and anxiety.

13/10/2025

Health news

Suicide rates in Lithuania almost double the EU average, why?

Despite a slow but steady decline, suicide rates in Lithuania remain among the highest in the EU. However, according to the latest data, they have increased again in the last two years. Why is this happening and how does Lithuania compare with other EU countries?

11/10/2025

Health news

Europe’s doctors and nurses face mental health crisis, WHO warns

One in three doctors and nurses in Europe are depressed and one in 10 reported passive suicidal thoughts, a new report finds.

10/10/2025

Tech News

New York City sues tech giants for fueling youth mental health crisis

The lawsuit alleges that tech giants knew young people were vulnerable to addictive features on social media, but targeted them anyway.

09/10/2025

Tech News

Denmark wants to ban social media for under-15s

The Danish prime minister did not specify which social media platforms would be subject to the proposed ban.

08/10/2025

Travel News

Feeling blue? This European country is now ‘prescribed’ by doctors

Leave your troubles behind in one of the world’s ‘happiest countries’. It may be just what the doctor orders.

07/10/2025

Health news

Your personality could predict how long you’ll live, research finds

A new study has revealed the nuanced personality traits that could predict the length of our lifespan. Researchers believe it could pave the way for more individualised healthcare.

06/10/2025

wellbeing

How parents can cut down on kids’ screen time in a healthy way

As lawmakers weigh social media limits and phone bans in schools, parents can help their children lead healthier digital lives on their own.

04/10/2025

wellbeing

More than 1 million social prescribing referrals per year in England

England’s social prescribing programme, which prioritises nature, art, sport, and community, has blown past official targets, with more than one million referrals per year, a new study found.

27/09/2025

Health news

Risk of psychosis is higher in the weeks after childbirth, study finds

Poor mental health linked to pregnancy and childbirth can affect women’s health in the long term.

26/09/2025

Economy

BCC: UK should subsidise pay to tackle young worker sickness plight

The UK must tackle long-term sickness if it wants to bolster its workforce and grow the economy, said the British Chamber of Commerce.

25/09/2025

wellbeing

Starting small: How to kick-start a healthier lifestyle

Experts advise defining what wellness means to you and then setting achievable daily goals.

25/09/2025

Health news

Psychedelics could help with mental health, but not yet, say doctors

Clinical trials are underway across Europe testing whether psychedelic-assisted therapies can help address mental health disorders. But doctors urge a ‘sober science’ approach.

19/09/2025

Europe in Motion

How many students in the EU suffer from mental health problems?

Young people in the EU struggle with their mental health much more than people in other age groups, new research claims. Academic and financial pressures, as well as feelings of loneliness, are increasingly affecting them.

17/09/2025