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Mental health
35 posts
The silence behind child sexual abuse disclosure
Anyone aware of sexual abuse should seek professional guidance to protect the victim’s best interests. Marthese Vassallo explains why
AI images cause harm, even if you know they’re fake
Such realistic images can still make victims feel alienated, dehumanised, humiliated and violated, Alex Fisher writes
Social media harms teens, French watchdog warns, as country weighs ban
Five-year study shows social media is not the sole cause of declining mental health, but its negative effects are ‘numerous’
Five ways to improve your health this year that don’t rely on losing weight
Many new year resolutions focus on weight, yet long-term health is shaped by a much wider set of habits, notes Rachel Woods
We are hardwired to sing − and it’s good for us, too
Singing and chanting can have profound benefits to physical, mental and social health, writes Elinor Harrison
UK seniors fight loneliness with tea and a tango
Tea dances, which evolved from the tradition of afternoon tea in the late 19th century, are enjoying a revival, especially since the pandemic
5 storybooks to help children navigate anxiety
A list of books that explore different experiences of anxiety plus extra resources for parents
What teenagers want adults to know about their digital lives
Figuring out the concerns young people have is crucial to addressing the ways these might be affecting their mental health, two experts say
Promoting physical activity among female adolescents in Malta
In the last 20 years, there has been a notable decline in the well-being of female adolescents, putting them at risk of mental health issues, writes Carmel Cefai
Let it all out: ‘Scream therapy’ helps young people relieve stress
Technique is rapidly growing in popularity on TikTok and has made its way to Britain from the US