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Study finds link between sleep problems and self-harm in teen years

There is a direct link between sleep problems at age 14 and self-harm by age 17, a new study says.

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Tiny pond worms could be used to find new schizophrenia treatments

UK scientists are exploring how tiny pond-dwelling flatworms known as planaria could be used as an ethical alternative to lab mice and rats in brain research.

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ADHD drugs lower risk of suicidal behaviour, car accidents, and crime

Researchers identified consequences of ADHD medication that usually are not discussed in the doctor’s office.

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As social prescribing gains traction, can nature, art, and sport heal?

From forest walks to painting classes, doctors are prescribing non-medical treatments for better health.

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How to handle ‘purpose anxiety' over the search for life's meaning

The term “purpose anxiety” has been used to describe the gnawing sense that our lives should have an overarching purpose, but not knowing how to discover it.

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ChatGPT gives teens dangerous advice, study warns

A new study sheds light on ChatGPT's alarming interactions with teens.

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ChatGPT adds mental health safeguards amid concerns over ‘delusions’

OpenAI says it is redesigning its AI chatbot to better detect signs of mental or emotional distress.

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‘Cougar puberty’: Why is perimenopause going viral on social media?

Women are rebranding perimenopause as ‘cougar puberty’ on social media, encouraging open discourse on a historically under-researched yet near-universal health issue.

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Germany to allow some depressed patients to try psychedelics

The decision will allow patients with treatment-resistant depression to receive psilocybin therapy in strictly controlled settings.

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What the science says about dying of a broken heart

People with the most intense, longest-lasting grief were significantly more likely to die within a decade of a loved one’s death, a new study finds.

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Four-day work weeks can decrease employee burnout, pilot shows

Six months after starting a four-day work week experiment, workers reported better physical and mental health and less burnout.

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Connie Francis, singer of viral TikTok hit 'Pretty Little Baby', dies

Celebrated American singer Connie Francis, whose 1961 hit song ‘Pretty Little Baby’ gained new admirers this year with the track going viral on TikTok, has died aged 87.

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Watch: The performer from the Philippines takes centre stage in Qatar

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Once silenced by grief, Dorothy Chrizelle Collado found her voice again with the help of a community theatre group.

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Teenage girls are the loneliest people worldwide, study finds

Men and women are about equally likely to say they are lonely, though teenage girls report higher loneliness levels than other groups, a new report found.

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Cause of death of The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson revealed

The Beach Boys co-founder and singer died on 11 June. His death certificate has revealed his cause of death.

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Here’s how to manage climate change anxiety

Climate psychologists and educators offer tips on how to combat climate change anxiety and turn distress into action.

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People with autoimmune conditions at higher risk of poor mental health

The findings are the latest to suggest that chronic inflammation, which is a hallmark of autoimmune disorders, could raise the risk of mental health issues.

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How expressing gratitude at home and work could transform your life

Proponents say expressing and receiving appreciation at work can help reduce stress, as well as improve your mood and outlook.

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Mental health innovations take centre stage at VivaTech Paris

With nearly 14,000 start-ups, and artificial intelligence stealing the spotlight, this year’s tech fair puts a surprising focus on mental health

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Twins study shows how genetic response to environment impacts health

A large study of identical twins shows that people’s genes affect their sensitivity to life experiences, which in turn makes them more or less susceptible to mental health issues.