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42 US states support call for social media warning labels

A group of US attorneys general want labels put on social media apps to warn children of possible addictive effects.

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1 in 10 of UK's Iraq and Afghanistan veterans suffering with PTSD

A new study sheds light on the wars' mental health consequences for UK military personnel as cases of PTSD, depression, and more rise.

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YouTube is restricting European teens' access to fitness videos. Why?

The video-streaming platform says that repeated exposure to certain types of videos could hurt teenager's self-esteem and body image.

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Playing video games could be good for mental health, new study finds

A Japanese lottery for Nintendo and PlayStation devices resulted in a natural experiment on how video games affect people's well-being.

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Avicii’s belongings to be auctioned for mental health foundation

The Avicii Collection, a charity auction of Tim ‘Avicii’ Bergling’s personal items, will benefit the Tim Bergling Foundation, founded in the wake of DJ and producer’s death in 2018.

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Just 8 minutes of TikTok content can impact body image, study finds

TikTok content that is “pro-anorexia” can be damaging to young women’s body image, researchers said.

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Antidepressant prescriptions on the rise for young French people

The numbers echo “reports of a deterioration in the mental health of the French population, particularly (among) young people,” according to the report.

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Paralympian shares why Mallorca is the perfect place to unwind

Where to find peace and strength in Mallorca, according to a Paralympic medal winner.

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Teens’ problematic smartphone use linked to mental health issues

Two new studies found that problematic smartphone use in teens is linked to anxiety, depression, and insomnia.

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Mental health in the workplace: Wellbeing programmes aren't working

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A recent study has found that wellbeing programmes are ineffective but companies could help employees by restructuring.

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Schools in Denmark are trialling lie-ins for teens to help boost sleep

Amid a growing awareness of youth mental health, some 20 schools in Denmark have pushed back their start times following a two-year trial.

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How does early exposure to digital devices impact your children?

As early exposure to digital devices becomes increasingly common, experts explain how using them could hinder children's emotional development.

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Why being a Swiftie could be good for your health

A study showed that the singer’s openness regarding her body image issues could have lifted her fans’ stigma helping them to seek help.

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What experts say about recovering from mental health conditions

Contrary to the notion that recovery from some mental illnesses is impossible, research shows that many people can fully recover and lead fulfilling lives.

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This AI chatbot allows you to speak with your future self

MIT researchers used AI to create a chatbot where you can talk with your “future self” leading users to feel less anxious or unmotivated after the chat.

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Should social media come with a health warning? An expert weighs in

Euronews Next asked an expert if social media should come with a warning about the risks it poses to mental health.

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Why is Europe struggling to focus on adult ADHD?

Despite its prevalence, ADHD remains widely misunderstood and underdiagnosed in Europe, particularly among adults.

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One in seven adults threatened with release of intimate images

Sextortion, a form of blackmail that involves sharing someone’s intimate images, may be more widespread than previously thought.

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How brain chips like Neuralink could help people with disabilities

Neuralink's first human trial has shown how brain-computer interface (BCI) technology can transform the lives of patients with disabilities, helping them become more independent.

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A Eurocrat's guide to watching the Eurovision Grand Final

From rural areas to climate change: There’s more EU policy in this year's Eurovision entries than Europapa.