Mental Health

EU Commission allocates $1.3 bln to tackle mental health ‘silent epidemic’

BRUSSELS, June 7 (Reuters) - The European Commission said on Wednesday it would allocate 1.23 billion euros ($1.3 billion) to mental health initiatives across the 27-member European Union and make…

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Employers need to prioritize employee mental health if they want to attract new talent

Canadian employers are currently facing significant challenges in attracting and retaining talent in the workplace, putting the responsibility on employers to attract employees to their organizations. One key way for…

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One in four Ukrainians at risk of mental disorder due to conflict – WHO

GENEVA (Reuters) - A World Health Organization official said on Tuesday that 10 million people, or about a quarter of Ukraine's population, may suffer from a mental health disorder in…

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EU highlights Malta’s efforts to ensure digital inclusion at height of pandemic

European countries took a proactive approach to addressing youth mental health challenges during the pandemic . One of the most common measures taken was the reinforcement of psychological support in…

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Companies lack targets for employee mental health, study shows

Oct 10 (Reuters) - Only three companies out of 20 have published objectives for employee mental health management, a study from British charity investment manager CCLA revealed on Monday, despite…

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Malta bans flights from South African countries as new variant causes concern / Malta News Briefing – Friday 26 November 2021

Updated 1745 Times of Malta says that Infrastructure Minister Ian Borg has deflected criticism of newly completed road projects not being immune to flooding, chalking up yesterday’s flooded roads to…

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FIFA launches #ReachOut campaign for better mental health

FIFA has launched #ReachOut, a campaign designed to raise awareness of the symptoms of mental health conditions, encourage people to seek help when they need it, and take actions every…

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Sport begins self-reflection after Biles and Osaka highlight stress

Simone Biles arrived in Tokyo as a superstar gymnast many believed would change the perception of her sport across the world. She has done that although not in the expected…

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U.S. schools turn focus to mental health of students reeling from pandemic

As COVID-19 upended education during the past year, Pennsylvania middle school teacher Jennifer Lundberg often began her English lessons gauging the mental wellbeing of her students. Sometimes, she would turn…

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COVID-19: why are people with learning disabilities at greater risk?

When it comes to people with learning disabilities and COVID-19, the statistics are damning. In the UK, people with learning disabilities are at least four times more likely to die…

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Justin Bieber reveals struggle with depression and suicidal thoughts

Growing up in the spotlight and facing public scrutiny at a young age certainly took its toll on Justin Bieber. In a revealing new documentary titled "Justin Bieber: Next Chapter,"…

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Malta: President Vella encourages people to open up about Covid-19 worries

President of Malta George Vella, emphasized the importance of encouraging those who are finding it difficult to cope with the circumstances brought about by COVID-19 not to contain their worries…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The Times of Malta looks at the Nationalist's Party pre-budget document. The PN’s pre-budget document focuses on four key issues that underpin economic and fiscal planning. The government should acknowledge the importance…

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Malta – 150 deaths each year linked to mental health concerns – Mental Health Commissioner

Over 100 deaths each year are linked to mental health concerns, with two to three deaths each month attributed to suicide, the Mental Health Commissioner John Cachia said. He insisted…

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Mental health services disrupted during pandemic, as needs grow – WHO

Services for mentally ill and substance abuse patients have been disrupted worldwide during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the disease is expected to cause further distress for many, the World Health…

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Coronavirus in Australia leads to mental health emergency

In Australia mental health emergency has erupted in the months since Australia launched its unprecedented response to coronavirus, with anxiety and depression rates skyrocketing. News.Com.Au reports that assuming the current coronavirus…

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One third of UK women are suffering from lockdown loneliness

Significantly more women than men are experiencing problems with their mental health as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. New research by Lisa Spantig and Ben Etheridge, economists at the…

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British psychiatrists warn of ‘tsunami’ of mental illness related to Covid-19

Psychiatrists are warning of a "tsunami" of mental illness from problems stored up during lockdown. They are particularly concerned that children and older adults are not getting the support they need…

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U.N. warns of global mental health crisis due to COVID-19 pandemic

A mental illness crisis is looming as millions of people worldwide are surrounded by death and disease and forced into isolation, poverty and anxiety by the pandemic of COVID-19, United…

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Malta: Relatives of man who died following injection claim police ignored them for days

Relatives of a man who died on Friday after being zapped with a stun gun and tranquillised are angry at the way the situation was handled. Ronnie Ghiller, 48, died…

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Concerns rise over mental health impact of isolation over coronavirus

Several countries across continents are closing borders and major cities with millions of people are under lockdown. Governments around the world are promoting "social distancing" as one of the ways…

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On Mental Health and Homelessness (Social Wellbeing UOM)

by Dr. Paulann Grech, Department of Mental Health, Faculty of Health Sciences Introduction It has often been described as the island of ‘sun and blue skies’. So it is, with our…

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Prince Harry speaks about mental health and reveals he’s in therapy

Prince Harry has spoken out about leaving the Royal Family and revealed he's in therapy, according to reports from the top-secret speech in Miami, according to The Independent in the…

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Ninja Theory is using gaming to help people with mental health issues

A Microsoft studio is launching a project to use video games, technology and clinical neuroscience to help people with mental health conditions and promote well-being. Ninja Theory, which was widely…

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Risks of use of cannabis medicine to treat mental health issues outweigh benefits – Study

The use of cannabis medicines to treat people with depression, anxiety, psychosis or other mental health issues cannot be justified because there is little evidence that they work or are…

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Ground-breaking new platform launched in the UK to support mental health

Public Health England (PHE), in partnership with the NHS, on Monday launches Every Mind Matters to help people take simple steps to look after their mental health, improve their mental…

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Britain to invest millions to support children and young people’s mental health

£3.3 million is being spent to expand 23 local projects to help prevent mental illness in children and young people. Thousands of young people across England will benefit from new…

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UK overhauling approach to preventing mental illness

Every new teacher will be trained in how to spot the signs of mental health issues, under a new prevention plan unveiled by the Prime Minister on the 17th…

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Malta – The humanly demeaning and degrading situation at Mount Carmel Hospital – (The Malta Independent on Sunday)

Patients lining up in a row waiting for their medicine; pills distributed in little transparent cups, with nurses watching over them; patients being asked to open their mouths to make…

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We are treating people not psychiatric conditions – Mental Health Commissioner urges people to break the silence on suicide

Mental Health Commissioner Dr Cachia urged mental health professionals to look beyond data and reflect on stigma. We need to break the silence, he reiterated, referring to “pleas” from young…

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Justin Bieber asks fans to pray for him as he opens up on his battle with depression

Justin Bieber has opened up about his battle with depression, admitting he has been “struggling a lot”. On Sunday, the 25-year-old singer posted a message about his mental health on…

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Buffon speaks about his fight with depression

Gianluigi Buffon has opened about mental health by revealing he suffered from depression during his career. In an interview with Vanity Fair, Buffon recalls the depression that struck him more…

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Radio host saves man’s life after keeping suicidal caller until ambulance arrived

UK: Radio host Iain Lee has been credited with helping save a man's life after keeping a suicidal caller on the line for 30 minutes until an ambulance arrived. The…

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Wednesday Morning Briefing

Good morning, The heated debate in the Maltese parliament following the story on La Repubblica as part of the Daphne Project, the arrest of a suspected person in the murder of…

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Green space is important for Mental Health – US Study

Time Health: Researchers have long touted the mood-boosting effects of green space and spending time outdoors — and a new study emphasizes just how much of an impact your environment can have on your mental…

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Google and Facebook should take more responsibility to protect children from mental ill health epidemic, abuse and addictive behaviour – NHS

The Telegraph: NHS is “picking up the pieces” of an epidemic of mental illness among children, fuelled by social media, the head of the service has warned. Simon Stevens urged companies…

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Simon Cowell gave up the phone for 10 months and this has made him happier.

We heard it before. Stay away from the mobile phone and you'll feel better. The cause for staying away from one's phone has found a new 'talent', Simon Cowell. In…

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Malta doesn’t make it to the Final of the Eurovision, but Mental Health gets the European spotlight

Three minutes 11 seconds of a powerful performance by Maltese singer Christabelle, wasn't enough to convince the voters to give their approval for the Maltese song in this year's edition…

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