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Revealed: How pollution is worsening Europe’s mental health crisis

Air pollution, environmental noise, and exposure to toxic chemicals are all linked to a higher risk of mental health issues, the European Environment Agency warns.

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Claire Brosseau, Canadian actress with bipolar disorder, fights for assisted dying

Claire Brosseau, 49, battles decades of mental illness and is suing the Canadian government for access to assisted dying. Advocates say chronic psychiatric suffering can be as unbearable as physical pain, as Canada weighs extending MAID to mental illness. Watch the video for more.

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Mental health is declining globally. Where in Europe suffers the most?

Young adults are facing worse mental health and daily life challenges, driven by weak family bonds, low spirituality, early smartphone use, and high ultra-processed food consumption.

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Playing Tetris can reduce PTSD memories, study finds

Tetris can reduce intrusive memories of trauma, with symptoms fading after six months, new research has found.

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Climate change's impact on mental health: What is eco-anxiety?

Eco-anxiety is "a term that encompasses the set of emotional responses of the population to the anticipation and experience of phenomena associated with climate change," explained psychologist Teresa Pereira to Euronews. How do you manifest (and deal with) these negative feelings?

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Serbian 'iceman' defies sub-zero extremes for mental reset

Vladimir Stevanovic braves Serbia’s icy lakes and snowy ridges in shorts, using extreme cold as daily meditation that slows his mind and resets his body.

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Portugal approves social media restrictions for kids under 16

Portugal is the latest European country to approve social media bans for children.

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Babies are smarter than we thought, new study shows

The study suggests that cognitive development begins far earlier than previously believed, with infants actively processing and categorising the world around them from a very early age.

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Global health experts outline main challenges at Davos 2026

Health experts met in Davos to discuss challenges and opportunities for the future of global health. Here are the key takeaways.

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Can binge-watching make you lonelier? New research suggests link

A new study suggests binge-watching TV can shift from a harmless habit to an addiction when driven by loneliness.

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Pet grief can be as severe as losing a human loved one, study finds

A UK study found that some pet owners develop prolonged grief disorder after the death of a pet, with symptoms mirroring those seen after human bereavement.

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Blue Monday or not, here’s how to lift your mood this winter

Regular exercise, sunlight, good sleep and social connection are key to beating the winter blues.

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Social media may not be harming teenagers’ mental health, study finds

Heavier use of social media and video games does not in itself worsen teenagers’ mental health, despite widespread concerns, a new study has found.

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How US Olympians are protecting their mental health for the games

As the Winter Olympic Games approach, the United States team is helping its athletes to focus on mental health, prioritise sleep, and resilience over medals.

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What is 365 buttons? 2026’s first viral TikTok trend explained

“365 buttons” has blown up on social media, with a new year’s resolution unwittingly becoming a viral meme, which in turn has birthed 2026’s first essential catchphrase. Euronews Culture are here to guide you through it.

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Google and Character.AI agree to settle US lawsuits over teen suicides

The settlements are among the first in a series of lawsuits accusing AI companies of negligence in the wrongful deaths of teenagers.

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Exercise can be as effective as therapy in fighting depression: study

Exercise can, in many cases, reduce depressive symptoms as effectively as standard treatments, according to a new evidence review.

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Health tech at CES 2026: The top 5 devices that grabbed our attention

A smart menstrual pad, an allergy device, and an LED mask were some of the health tech devices worth watching at CES 2026.

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Can't beat the clock? Is being chronically late a sign of ADHD

The difficulty known as “time blindness” is a well-documented feature of ADHD, but experts say it's not an automatic excuse and not everyone who turns up late has ADHD.

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Inside the surging wellness travel trend of reading retreats

Book breaks have been particularly popular with women between the ages of 30 and 50 looking to dedicate time to themselves without disturbances.