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Singing against dementia at Amsterdam's Concertgebouw

A choir in the Netherland's premier concert hall helps people with dementia and their carers lift their spirits through song.

DW News

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Gallup report shows happiness is on a decline

Happiness is on a decline in a lot of places. A new Gallup report points to social media use as a key cause, especially among young people.

Fox News

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Why repetitive music sounds joyful

Ever wonder why music can make you feel so happy? Agasha Mutesasira sits down with neuroscientists, producers, sound engineers and artists to explore music's unique role in experiencing joy and happiness.

CBC News

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Why it pays to be bored

Resolving boredom through our incessant attention to our devices has, according to New York Times bestselling author Arthur Brooks, also brought an end to our willingness to let our minds wander – inhibiting abstract thinking and making ...

CBS News

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Social media use hits youth well-being in new happiness report

Extensive social media use appears to be contributing to a sharp decline in well-being among young people in many English‑speaking countries, according to the World Happiness Report 2026 published on Thursday (March 19). It once again ra...

Reuters

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Afghanistan, Sierra Leone, and Malawi among the unhappiest countries

Finland has been named the world's happiest country for the ninth consecutive year, according to the World Happiness Report 2026 published Thursday, which also highlights the stark decline in well-being among young people linked to heavy...

Africanews

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African states hike gambling taxes as addiction soars

South Africa is weighing a bill that would hike taxes on gambling winnings as the numbers of adults placing bets climbs, and signs of harmful addiction grow. But the bookmaking industry is pushing back, and addiction advocates say one ca...

Reuters

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The truth about IQ tests

An IQ score can label someone a genius — or not. But how do IQ tests work, and do they really measure intelligence?

DW News

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Daylight saving time: The cost of losing sleep

Losing one hour of sleep to Daylight saving time may not seem like a lot, but medical experts weigh in on what that can do to the human body. FOX's C.B. Cotton has more.

Fox News

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AI overuse can lead to "brain fry," study suggests

Artificial intelligence promised to lighten the workload while increasing productivity. But as more people are using AI for work, a new study published in Harvard Business Review finds AI overuse could cause "brain fry."

CBS America

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France prepares to mark ten years since deadly Paris terror attacks

France is preparing to commemorate on Thursday the 10th anniversary of the Paris terror attacks by the so-called Islamic State group.

Euronews

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Plaintiff in landmark social media trial testifies about mental health

Jurors heard from the 20-year-old woman at the center of a landmark social media addiction trial on Thursday. Dara Kerr, tech reporter for The Guardian, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

CBS News

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Four years of war leave Ukrainians deeply scarred

The hidden scars of war. Nearly half of Ukrainians face mental health concerns after four years of fighting.

Al Jazeera

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Gaza children learn yoga to heal from war trauma and find joy

In a makeshift classroom in Gaza City, yoga instructor Hadeel al-Gharbawi is using movement and meditation to help traumatized children find brief moments of peace.

Al Jazeera

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Should you use AI as a digital therapist?

Most Americans are using AI bots, like Chat GPT, to ask about everyday tasks. But a growing number of users are now turning to chatbots when they need someone to talk to, including those looking for help with their mental health.

Fox News

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Unique mental health risks elite athletes like Olympians can face

Denver7 sat down with an expert from the CU Department of Psychiatry to discuss why high-level athletes like Olympians can face unique risks.

Scripps Local

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Mental toll of Olympic pressure

American figure skater Ilia Malinin was the favorite to win gold, but missed the podium after falling twice in the men's free skate. After the competition, he opened up about the Olympic pressure, but said he was proud to finish.

CBS News

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Parents bring attention to dangers of social media

Meta -- the parent company of Instagram and Facebook -- and Google- owned YouTube are the remaining defendants in the Los Angeles Superior Court trial in which a woman who is now 20 years old and identified as K.G.M. contends that her us...

Fox News

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Americans turning to AI for emotional therapy, mental health advice

Millions of Americans are turning to AI for emotional therapy. A report in JAMA found about 13% of young people use AI chatbots for mental health advice. Dr. Sue Varma, a board-certified psychiatrist, explains what to know about safety, ...

CBS America

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Opening arguments begin in landmark social media addiction trial

A California state court case over whether Instagram and YouTube harmed a woman's mental health through addictive app design kicks off on Monday (February 9) with opening statements, in a test of whether Big Tech platforms can be held li...

Reuters

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Behind the role of therapy in happiness

Bestselling author and CBS News contributor Arthur C. Brooks argues the role of therapy is not about making people more happy, but less unhappy. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" about therapy expectations and the difference between increasing...

CBS News

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Mamdani calls for new Department of Community Safety

Police say officers in Queens opened fire after a man pushed through a closed door holding a large kitchen knife. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is calling for a new Department of Community Safety in response to the mental health cri...

News 12

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Malawi offers psychosocial support to refugees in camps

Over 60,000 refugees living in Malawi’s Dzaleka Refugee Camp carry deep trauma from war and persecution in their home countries. Community-based organizations are supporting refugees' recovery.

DW News

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TJ Ngoma on body dysmorphia in the queer community

In queer circles, body pressure can be relentless. Labels like 'bear,' 'twink,' and 'wolf' sort men into rigid ideals, piling expectations onto already heavy identities. Many gay men wrestle with fitting the 'right' shape. Plus-size mode...

DW News

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Senegal beach fitness club offers healing through water aerobics

The Club des Dauphins de Ngor, just outside Dakar, is helping people with reduced mobility ease pain and improve their physical health.

Africanews

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Macron pushes for social media ban to protect childen under 15

French lawmakers are set to vote on a draft law that would ban social media for children under 15, a measure advocated by President Macron to protect kids from excessive screen time. The legislation also includes a ban on mobile phones i...

France 24

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Israel sees spike in PTSD and suicide among troops as war persists

Israel is grappling with a dramatic increase in post-traumatic stress disorder and suicide among its troops after its two-year assault on Gaza, precipitated by the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on southern Israel. Recent reports by the d...

Reuters

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Inside Sudan camp where women help each other heal from war trauma

Hundreds of women displaced by Sudan’s civil war have sought refuge at al-Salam Goz camp in White Nile state. Many are survivors of severe physical and sexual violence linked to the conflict. One displaced woman, Amal Hassan, has begun o...

Al Jazeera

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European men in their 30s most at risk of alcohol-related deaths

Men are nearly six times more likely than women to die from alcohol-related self-harm, as people in their 30s emerge as the most vulnerable age range.

Euronews

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Seeking silence from a loud world

On the final installment of "The State of Spirituality with Lisa Ling," CBS Mornings heads to Northern California, where people seeking a break from the loud world go to be in silence for eight days.

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