mental health
Ardern’s ‘wellbeing’ budget spreads good vibes in New Zealand
World
May 30, 2019
Ardern’s ‘wellbeing’ budget spreads good vibes in New Zealand
New Zealand unveiled its inaugural “wellbeing” budget Thursday in a move set to cement Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s reputation for…
US Army Twitter question highlights toll of America’s wars
World
May 27, 2019
US Army Twitter question highlights toll of America’s wars
Days ahead of an annual holiday when Americans remember those who died while serving in the armed forces, the US…
Heavy screen time appears to impact childrens’ brains: study
Health & Fitness
December 10, 2018
Heavy screen time appears to impact childrens’ brains: study
Researchers have found “different patterns” in brain scans among children who record heavy smart device and video game use,…
In Lebanon, volunteers speak up to battle suicide
Middle East
August 4, 2018
In Lebanon, volunteers speak up to battle suicide
Her trainers beating down on the pavement along Beirut’s seafront, Nour Safieddine, 24, cuts past strollers ambling in the…
12-year-old Egyptian schoolboy commits suicide to fulfill ‘Blue Whale’ challenge
Egypt
April 23, 2018
12-year-old Egyptian schoolboy commits suicide to fulfill ‘Blue Whale’ challenge
Beheira city witnessed a state of fear and panic after a 12-year-old schoolboy committed suicide by taking poisonous tablets to…
7% of Egyptians suffer from mental illness: Health Ministry
Egypt
April 19, 2018
7% of Egyptians suffer from mental illness: Health Ministry
The General Secretariat of Egypt’s Mental Health and Addiction Treatment, which is affiliated to the Ministry of Health, declared on…
Abbassia Mental Hospital head suspended over filming patients
Egypt
February 6, 2018
Abbassia Mental Hospital head suspended over filming patients
Egypt’s Health Ministry declared on Monday that the head of the Abbassia Mental Hospital and 11 members of the hospital’s…
Young police officer commits suicide in Monufiya
Egypt
December 14, 2017
Young police officer commits suicide in Monufiya
A 24-year-old Central Security Forces police officer, identified as Bassam G., committed suicide on Tuesday in Monufiya by shooting himself…
Egypt’s Health ministry to launch campaign to combat psychotherapy stigma
Egypt
September 27, 2017
Egypt’s Health ministry to launch campaign to combat psychotherapy stigma
On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, Egypt’s Health Ministry is set to launch a campaign this October dubbed…
Adults who were preemies may face more mental health risks
Health & Fitness
March 11, 2017
Adults who were preemies may face more mental health risks
Adults who were born prematurely at a very low birth weight may be more likely to experience mental health problems…