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Parents of Michigan school shooter sentenced to at least 10 years

The parents of Ethan Crumbley, who shot and killed four classmates at his Michigan high school, were each sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison. They are the first parents of a school shooter to be convicted of involuntary manslaughter i...

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Finland ranked world's happiest country for seventh year

Finland remained the world's happiest country for a seventh straight year in an annual UN sponsored World Happiness Report published on March 20.

France 24

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Gloomy youth pull U.S., western Europe down happiness list

Finland once again tops the UN-backed World Happiness Report, but researchers urged policymakers to take action to resolve a "dramatic drop" in the happiness of young people in North America as well as Western Europe and the United Kingdom.

Reuters

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'Pressure to compete' blamed for South Korea's low birth rate

South Korea’s population has been declining for years at one of the fastest rates in the world as a result of a plummeting fertility rate. A recent central bank report suggests the pressure on young people to compete is to blame.

Al Jazeera

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New class action lawsuit targets dating apps

A new lawsuit is accusing dating apps of attempting to get people addicted to them. The class action lawsuit filed against Match Group, owner of popular apps like Grindr, Tinder, and Hinge, argues that the addiction is intentional.

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Drug abuse on the rise in Liberia

Liberia's new president Joseph Boakai has declared drug abuse a "public health emergency." Addiction to heroin and crack cocaine is on the rise. And a lack of treatment facilities means the majority of addicts are left to fend for themse...

Al Jazeera

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Ukraine camps help children cope with war trauma

It's been almost two years since Russia invaded Ukraine, and there are concerns about its long-term effects on the country's children. Special camps are being organised to help youngsters cope with war trauma.

Al Jazeera

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War in Ukraine leading to mental health problems among teens

As Russia’s full-scale war approaches the end of its second year, there are growing concerns about the impact on young Ukrainians. Support organisations are reporting an increase in mental health problems among teenagers.

Al Jazeera

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Palestinian storytellers bring joy to Gaza's children amid war

Hundreds of thousands of children in Gaza are experiencing psychological trauma as a result of Israeli attacks. To ease their suffering, a group of traditional Palestinian storytellers has organized musical entertainment for young people...

Al Jazeera

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How combat stress stalks Ukraine's army

With the war in Ukraine nearly two years old, mental health now represents a growing challenge for Kyiv's armed forces. Hundreds of psychotherapists and psychiatrists are supporting veterans suffering from stress and combat fatigue.

Reuters

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Ukrainian soldiers receive varied training to cope with trauma

With conventional and varied methods such as animal therapy, Ukraine has had to scale up quickly to help the soldiers build up mental resilience. Physical damage and trauma caused by Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine has taken a heavy toll...

DW News

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Psychological support for Ukrainian soldiers in wartime

Ukraine sends psychologists to help the soldiers under unrelenting stress and exhaustion on the frontlines as the war drags on.

DW News

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Hamas child hostages left traumatized

Relatives of Israeli children released by Hamas have given a glimpse into their traumatic experience of nearly two months of captivity. Some were threatened with weapons, others beaten, or forced to watch violent images of the October 7 ...

France 24

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Israeli October 7 survivors find comfort in Cyprus

An Israeli-run wellness retreat in Cyprus is offering a free stay to survivors of the October 7 Hamas attack on the Nova music festival to help them come to terms with what happened.

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October 7th survivors receive help for psychological trauma

Be’eri Kibbutz lost around a tenth of its population in the October 7th attacks. The survivors have been evacuated from what is now a closed military zone. At a Dead Sea resort away from rocket fire therapists assist them in their recovery.

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Meta, Instagram sued for being too addictive

Dozens of U.S. states on Tuesday filed lawsuits against Meta Platforms and its Instagram unit, accusing them of fuelling a youth mental health crisis by intentionally making their social media platforms addictive.

Reuters

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Maui death toll reaches 111 as search continues

Days of searching through debris for victims of the deadly Maui wildfires is taking a physical and emotional toll on emergency workers. Some say they can’t sleep after the horrific images they’ve seen. At least 111 people are now confirm...

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Kenya cult survivors refuse to eat

A court in Kenya has ordered survivors of a doomsday cult to undergo psychological assessments. A senior prosecutor says 16 of 65 freed cult members have starved themselves for nearly two weeks.

Al Jazeera

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Treating the trauma brought home by Ukrainian soldiers

A new mental health centre in the Kharkiv area has been set up to treat Ukrainian soldiers, but the centre is likely not going to be enough to support the thousands of people who need help in a city that’s been ravaged by the war.

CBC News

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Therapy new use case for ChatGPT?

Some users see the chatbot as a way to supplement traditional mental health services, despite troubling privacy implications. Hugging Face AI Chief Ethics Scientist Meg Mitchell joins Caroline Hyde and Bloomberg's Rachel Metz for her tak...

Bloomberg

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WHO says millions of Ukrainians have psychological issues

The World Health Organization says an estimated 10 million Ukrainians have suffered from a mental health condition as a result of the war. They include soldiers returning from the front lines. And that is causing social problems, includi...

Al Jazeera

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Healing Ukraine's war wounded

Soldiers returning from the frontlines in eastern Ukraine need treatment for their physical wounds. But the World Health Organization says doctors need to prioritise their mental health too.

Al Jazeera

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NGO focuses on helping Kyiv's children deal with war

In a quiet street of the Ukrainian capital, children try to forget the rumours of war. Every Saturday, group sessions are organised by the Voices of Children NGO.

EuroNews

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Treating Ukraine's soldiers for mental trauma

After nine years of armed conflict in the Donbas region, the Ukrainian population now faces the Russian invasion that began nearly a year ago. The war has inflicted heavy trauma and psychological problems, not just among soldiers but civ...

France 24

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Year of war leaves Ukraine in a mental health crisis

As the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine approaches, its estimated that one in every four Ukrainians may suffer from mental health issues because of the ongoing conflict.

EuroNews

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The 'recovery rooms' where Ukraine soldiers rest

Sitting on comfy armchairs in a low-lit room smelling of lavender and pine trees, the men take deep breaths as they close their eyes and listen to meditation music. But this is not a spa. Uniformed Ukrainian soldiers are taking a break a...

France 24

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Russian antidepressants usage up by 70 percent

With the stagnating conflict in Ukraine grinding on, many Russians are growing increasingly anxious and worried. The total amount of money Russians spent on antidepressants this year was approximately 5 billion rubles ($81.1 million).

EuroNews

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Growing evidence between long-COVID and suicide

Heidi Ferrer caught Covid-19 in 2020 and never recovered. She developed long covid and was left with debilitating pain and severe neurological tremors that made it impossible for her to sleep or walk. In May this year, she committed suic...

France 24

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School shooting drills to focus on mental health

In the wake of the Uvalde school shooting, experts suggest more changes to school lockdown drills. The main message: make sure drills are trauma-informed. The National Association of School Psychologists and the National Association of S...

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Trump blames 'disfigured minds' of mass shooters

'We need to drastically change our approach to mental health,' former U.S. president says at NRA event.

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