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The latest mental health news including well-being, depression, mindfulness and mental health resources.
Survey shows happiness levels of Hong Kong families have fallen, particularly among those who care for sick, disabled or elderly relatives.
The Swiss-based body says it is investigating students who posted questions for university entrance exams online, revealing them to thousands of students in other time zones
From “liberal” euthanasia to transgender treatment and prison policy, the country is experimenting with its citizens’ lives.
The idea of ‘sleep divorce’ hit headlines recently after Cameron Diaz espoused its benefits. Here are the pros and cons of couples sleeping in separate bedrooms, which can even benefit their sex lives.
Carers from all sections of city society carry financial and psychological burdens, but official help seen to mainly target those from grass-roots families
Researchers hope the alerts, which are similar to weather or pollution alerts, can raise public awareness of suicides during sharp rises in cases.
- At 28, Douglas was the oldest gymnast at the US Winter Cup in February, but she still went head to head with Suni Lee and Simone Biles at the recent US Classic – and she’s vying for gold at the Olympics
- She’s appeared on Kellogg’s cornflakes cereal boxes, starred in the film The Gabby Douglas Story and reality TV show Douglas Family Gold, and even wrote a memoir – but briefly quit social media in 2022
Adrian Low, specialist in stress research, says students who witness such events may have ‘heightened fear and anxiety’ in days or weeks that follow.
In Korea’s Space-Out Competition, participants sit still and say nothing for 90 minutes, giving them a chance to pause their busy lives and ‘space out’, according to its creator, artist Woopsyang.
Readers discuss why the time is right for China to press Russia on unequal treaties signed during Soviet times, the ban on a Hong Kong protest song, and the pleasures of ‘zoning out’.
Holistic healthcare helped Marian Alonzo overcome ill-health as a child. She and colleagues from wellness resort The Farm at San Benito in the Philippines are sharing their knowledge in Hong Kong.
Lupus has no cure, but people can live with the autoimmune disease – actress Selena Gomez is an example. My Lupus Diary, founded in Hong Kong by lupus sufferer Sapphire Shen, supports fellow patients.
Woman, 58, believed to have burned charcoal to commit suicide with 32-year-old son at her Kwai Chung home on Mother’s Day, source says.
People in South Korea work incredibly long hours which leave little time for hobbies, prompting many in the younger generation to develop creative ideas for “pets”.
We all forget things at times, and as we age, our recall becomes less powerful. This is not the same thing as forgetfulness due to dementia, say experts, who offer tips to keep your memory sharper.
Readers discuss the re-establishment of JSM law firm after its split from Mayer Brown, the postal service’s pandemic recovery efforts, the need for good journalism on China, and how we perpetuate stereotypes of mental health conditions.
The antidote to FOMO, JOMO – the joy of missing out – has physical and mental health benefits and can make us happier, experts say, who explain how to switch, including cutting back social media use.
As more of us turn to social media for information on mental illness, a psychotherapist and a doctor explain why it’s a bad idea to use it to self-diagnose mental health issues.
Numerous stressors are causing China’s middle class to seek professional help, leading to rapid growth in the mental health industry – but will that be enough to soothe their nerves?
The wellness industry is waking up to men’s needs the way it has done to women’s – with emotional support groups and bonding retreats, rather than just exercises in physical strength and extreme mastery.
A sound therapy session instantly relaxed Hong Kong business owner Sukhjit Kang, leaving him feeling at peace. Sound therapists Melisa Fu O’Connor and Martha Collard explain the process.
Known for wearing hoodies to formal events, talking about mental health, and taking progressive stances on the issues of the day, this American senator is making waves
Lady Lola Bute’s 25th birthday appeared to be a smashing success last weekend, as A-listers, royals and aristocrats alike flocked to the bash that took place at her home on the remote Isle of Bute
Camille Cheng says becoming an Olympian created its own pressure of always having to perform at that level.
A father of two lies strapped to a ventilator 24 hours a day. A Hong Kong researcher looks for a cure for ALS. Rugby fans and a woman who saw the disease kill her father are raising funds to help.
Readers discuss how Asian societies can better support mothers facing mental health challenges, and foreign domestic helpers being sent across the border to work.
Stress, anxiety and caffeine are among the reasons nearly one-third of American adults say they do not get the recommended seven to nine hours of rest a night. Experts offer five tips for better sleep.
Dementia, especially Alzheimer’s disease, can affect how sufferers experience taste and reduce their appetite. A professor explains why, and offers seven tips to help ensure they eat and drink enough.
Many professionals are rethinking the ‘daily grind’ and focusing on better work-life balance; an executive who stepped back from her demanding job conceived twins.
Oscar Coggins tackled feelings of hatred for triathlon after a ‘crushing’ Asian Games experience, with the help of a clinical psychologist he is in the best mental and physical shape of his life.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle just hired former United Talent Agency corporate communications manager Kyle Boulia to join their press office – here’s what we know about him
