Tag: Mental Health
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Why Singapore Needs a ‘Third Place’ to Tackle Problematic Gaming Among Young Adults
Introduction: A Growing Concern in Singapore A recent study conducted in Singapore highlights troubling trends in gaming among young adults. The research shows higher rates of problematic gaming, as well as related issues such as excessive gaming and depressive symptoms, compared with international benchmarks. The findings have sparked a broader conversation about how societies can…
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Denise Welch’s Renaissance: Depression, Daytime TV, and a New Era of Fierce Realness
A New Chapter for a Cracking Icon Denise Welch has long been a fixture of British television, a woman who wears her truth on her sleeve and her wit on her lips. In a recent, candid reflection, she describes the phase she’s navigating as a form of “renaissance”—a dramatic shift from the shadows of depression…
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Denise Welch’s Renaissance: Depression, Daytime TV, and a Bold Personal Comeback
Introduction: A candid look at a contemporary icon Denise Welch has long been a fixture of British daytime television, a presence who has weathered highs and lows with unflinching candor. In a recent, revealing interview, she talks about the emotional storms she faced, how depression reshaped her career, and what a dramatic renaissance looks like…
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Guess Our Screen Time: A Priest, Pensioner, Tech CEO and Teenager Reveal All
Who spends the most time on screens? When four very different lives intersect in the same space—church, retirement, boardroom, and bedroom—you might expect wildly different relationships with screens. Yet a shared curiosity unites them: how much time do they actually spend staring at screens, and what does it mean for their daily lives? In a…
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Community Centre Opens in Mount Maunganui to Support Grieving Families after Landslides
A Safe Space for Grief and Support The Western Bay of Plenty and Tauranga Moana region faced devastating landslides that claimed lives and left many communities shaken. In response, a new community care centre, He Maimai Aroha, has opened its doors in central Mount Maunganui. Located in the former Bay City Cinema building, the centre…
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Community centre opens as Bay mourns deaths: Mount Maunganui neighbours rally to support grieving families
A beacon of support in a time of grief The He Maimai Aroha Community Care Centre has opened its doors in central Mount Maunganui to help residents navigate the distress and practical challenges following the fatal landslides in the Western Bay of Plenty and Tauranga Moana. Housed in the former Bay City Cinema building, the…
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The Structure of Psychopathology on Reddit: Network Analysis of Mental Health Communities in Relation to the ICD Diagnostic System
Overview Social media platforms have become crucial spaces where individuals discuss mental health challenges, seek support, and share coping strategies. This article synthesizes recent work applying network analysis to Reddit communities focused on mental health, aiming to understand how patterns of psychopathology manifest online and how these patterns relate to the ICD diagnostic framework. By…
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Bay Mourns Deaths: Mount Maunganui Opens Care Centre
Community comes together in a time of grief The Western Bay of Plenty and Tauranga Moana continue to grieve after devastating landslides, but the region is also finding strength in gathering and support. In central Mount Maunganui, a former cinema building has been repurposed to become He Maimai Aroha Community Care Centre, a dedicated space…
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Microdosing Depression: As Effective as Coffee Daily
What the Latest Findings Say In recent years, researchers have explored whether tiny doses of psychedelics can ease depressive symptoms without triggering full-blown psychedelic experiences. A growing body of evidence suggests that microdosing may offer modest mood benefits for some people, bringing relief that, in studies, can resemble the daily lift many get from coffee.…
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Microdosing Depression: Benefits Similar to Coffee
Overview: Microdosing and Depression In recent years, interest in microdosing has shifted beyond trendy tech labs and wellness blogs toward mainstream discussions about mental health. The core idea is simple: take a subperceptual amount of a psychedelic compound with the goal of enhancing mood, focus, or resilience. When it comes to depression, the question researchers…