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How to deal with the Christmas Blues and look after your mental health

The festive season is a jolly time for most people. But it's common for some to deal with Christmas-induced depression, anxiety, stress, and isolation.

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Iceland is a model of gender equality but it’s hiding a dark secret

Sexual assault was more closely associated with PTSD symptoms than a slew of other stressful life experiences.

Culture news

‘Brain rot’ is Oxford’s Word of the Year for 2024

‘Brain rot’ refers to the “supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state, especially viewed as the result of overconsumption of material considered to be trivial or unchallenging.”

Radio Schuman

Is pro-EU Romania Russia's next target?

The unexpected victory of far-right leader Calin Georgescu in the first round of the Romania's presidential election has sparked a debate about the level of Russian influence in the country.

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Health news

Nearly 2 in 5 European workers are at risk of poor mental health

Gender, age, and socio-economic status were contributing factors to poor mental health scores, a new survey found.

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LGBT students are 3 times more likely than peers to be depressed

LGBTQIA+ students are much more likely to be affected by a major depressive disorder than their peers, a new study in the US has found.

Tech News

Seven French families sue TikTok over harmful content

The lawyer representing the plaintiffs told Euronews that TikTok’s “addictive” design and limited content moderation is harmful to young people.

Tech News

What are the psychological risks of AI and how can you prevent them?

A lawsuit claimed an AI chatbot’s influence led to the death of a 14-year-old teenager. Here’s what to know about the psychological impact and potential risks of human-AI relationships.

Lifestyle

Movember turns 21: How a viral moustache trend got old enough to drink

Here's our definitive guide to everything you need to know about the initiative this November.

Health news

How daylight saving could harm your health as Europe's clocks change

Most of Europe will end daylight saving time this weekend, turning clocks back by one hour. But what are the potential health impacts of this practice?

Health news

Suicides peak on New Year’s Day and Mondays, global analysis shows

While New Year’s Day was a high-risk day across the world, the findings were less consistent about Christmas.

Health news

WHO to survey EU healthcare workers' mental wellbeing

The WHO and the EU have partnered to launch a survey aimed at assessing the impact of mental health challenges on healthcare professionals, as well as possible policy measures to alleviate the burden.

USA

Opponents question Trump's health as US presidential race heats up

Now the oldest presidential nominee in history, the ex-president is proving unable to dispel speculation about his wellbeing and stability.

Health news

Young people call for mental health services to address racism

UK mental health services should address racial inequality, charities and young people say in a new report.

Health news

Teens on anti-obesity drugs less likely to consider or attempt suicide

Researchers said the drugs don’t appear to raise the risk of suicidal thoughts or actions for young people but also urged caution in interpreting the results.

Healthcare

Not strong enough: The unspoken mental health struggles of aid workers

Mental health has emerged as a critical issue among humanitarian workers, yet there’s a longstanding silence around the support they need, and they must often face crises or war zones without adequate care, Euronews has been told.

Experiences

Anxious traveller? Here’s how to protect your wellbeing on the road

World Mental Health Day: How I keep depression and anxiety in check while travelling.

Health news

Amid chaos of war, Ukraine hopes to boost mental health system

An expert group proposed a shift toward community-based mental health care, as well as legal reform and workforce development.

The Big Question

WMHD: What is the cost of poor mental health?

Two thirds of people around the world struggle to access mental health support but can we afford to continue down this path?

Health news

Man amputated penis with axe after eating psychedelic mushrooms

Psilocybin has become increasingly popular in medical research for its potential therapeutic benefits, but an extreme case has highlighted the drug’s potential dangers when used in uncontrolled settings.