Health news Hair loss drug linked to risk of suicidal thoughts, EU regulator says The medicine will remain on the shelves but will come with additional warnings about the side effects, which appear to be rare. 08/05/2025
People Solo travellers explain how a trip alone can be transformative 'When you’re solo on the road, you’re constantly being tested. But in those moments, you realise just how strong, adaptable, and resourceful you really are.' 03/05/2025
wellbeing Where in the world are people flourishing in all aspects of life? The survey also found that across the globe, young people are not doing as well as expected. 30/04/2025
Europe News Over €100 billion: The cost of work-related stress in the EU A study conducted by the European Trade Union Institute assessed the cost of cardiovascular disease and depressive disorders attributed to five psychosocial risks. 28/04/2025
Tech News France probes pscychological impact of TikTok use with national survey The consultation is part of a parliamentary commission of inquiry probing the platform and its impacts on young users in particular. 24/04/2025
Health news Could a smartphone app help you stave off depression? The app used in a recent study focused on five key tenets of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), the gold standard for mental health treatment. 24/04/2025
wellbeing In Belgium, being in nature is becoming an antidote to stressful times Belgians are discovering that a forest carpeted in bluebells could be the ideal tonic for some people's mental health and well-being. 24/04/2025
wellbeing Where in the world are people loneliest and does age matter? Countries differed on how much lonelier older people were compared with those in midlife, a new study has found. 22/04/2025
Healthcare Scientists aim to vet claims that microdosing boosts well-being Small studies on how microdosing affects people’s mental wellbeing have uncovered a powerful placebo effect. 18/04/2025
Europe News Commissioner Micallef touts boost for Erasmus+ Programme Erasmus+ will be strengthened, EU Commissioner Glenn Micallef told on Brussels, my Love? also unveiling plans to tackle youth mental health, probe social media’s impact, and boost youth voices in policymaking. 16/04/2025
wellbeing 'Wellness rooms': What are these self-care spaces popping up in homes? It started with converting rooms for new purposes during COVID. Now some designers say that people are looking for "wellness rooms" in their homes. 31/03/2025
Health news More workers struggling with stress, anxiety, and burnout – study Mental health challenges are increasing among the working population, who are experiencing high levels of stress, taking more sick leave, and seeking greater support from their employers, according to a new report. 27/03/2025
wellbeing Swiss town lets doctors prescribe free museum visits as art therapy In Neuchâtel, Switzerland, doctors can now prescribe free museum visits to patients as part of an initiative aimed at improving mental and physical health. 24/03/2025
wellbeing Finland named the world's happiest country for 8th year in a row For the first time in the annual World Happiness Report, benevolence is being considered as a factor in gauging our well-being. 20/03/2025
Health news How do mental health experts rate TikTok videos on ADHD? Both mental health experts and young people were asked to rate 100 of the most popular TikTok videos on ADHD for a new study. Here’s what it found. 19/03/2025
Green News Madagascar’s youth mental health crisis fuelled by climate change Young people in the region report extremely high levels of anxiety, depression, and climate change worry. 19/03/2025
wellbeing Retiring abroad may lead to more social loneliness, study suggests Older people who retired abroad were more likely to find their social circles lackluster compared with those who stayed home, but their closest relationships were just as fulfilling. 13/03/2025
Culture news Female musicians at high risk of suicide, finds new study New research from the UK and US has found that the music industry is not a safe profession due to its high risk of suicide and that women in the business are significantly more at risk. 09/03/2025
Europe in Motion Ignored and overwhelmed: Why one in four middle managers wants to quit Many middle managers are actively looking for another job amid stress and burnout reasons. The majority of them feel ignored by their boss and lament didn't receive enough training on key issues before starting out. 12/02/2025
wellbeing Why are old people in this country happier now than before COVID? Older adults in England reported better mental well-being after the pandemic, but also slightly elevated depression rates. 12/02/2025