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French rugby player Thibaud Flament missed a major international match to support his wife during fertility treatments, sparking an important conversation about how common these journeys are. His openness is helping break the silence around a process millions quietly navigate.
A zombie-shooting VR game is teaching police officers to control their heart rate under pressure, with results showing 35% better stress management in real scenarios. The breakthrough training is already rolling out across police academies.
A meditation teacher offers a practical 10-minute practice to find peace during life's hardest moments. The technique helps people navigate loss, transitions, and uncertainty with more ease and compassion.
Instagram will now notify parents when their teens repeatedly search for suicide or self-harm content, marking the first time the platform proactively alerts families instead of just blocking searches. While some experts see promise in the feature, mental health advocates worry the notifications may cause panic without adequate support.
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Hong Kong just opened applications for a program that gives early-stage tech companies access to global markets, mentorship, and investor networks. Last year's winners are using AI to detect brain diseases, create personalized mental health support, and restore movement in paralyzed patients.
A New York county's mental health department just moved into a renovated facility designed to better serve residents and staff. The upgrade solves years of space and connectivity problems that limited care.
Tanzania is launching a nationwide push to strengthen families and reduce mental health challenges through education and social welfare programs. The government recognizes that healthy families build stronger, more resilient communities.
Text and chat hotlines are making it easier and safer for domestic violence survivors to reach out for help, especially when a phone call could put them in danger. New research shows trained advocates are using emojis, careful phrasing, and personalized safety planning to provide life-saving support through screens.
France rugby player Thibaud Flament made headlines by skipping a major Six Nations match to support his wife through time-sensitive fertility treatment. His openness about the decision is helping break the silence around infertility struggles.
Five African countries top global rankings for youth mental health, with Ghana and Nigeria leading 84 nations while wealthier countries struggle. The surprising findings challenge assumptions about mental health and economic development.
A Chicago couple started gathering at Lake Michigan to scream away their stress, and strangers immediately joined in. Now Scream Club has expanded to cities across America, creating safe spaces for people to let go together.
Olympic skier Mikaela Shiffrin turned bathroom mirror mantras and mental preparation into a gold medal at age 29. Her journey from social media hate to the podium shows how doubt can become a superpower.
Five simple yoga poses can shift your body from stress mode to rest mode in just 15 minutes. Science shows these gentle movements activate your parasympathetic nervous system, lowering cortisol and blood pressure.
Science confirms what Friends fans always knew: returning to the same coffee shop or neighborhood spot week after week is genuinely good for your emotional health. Researchers found that casual interactions with baristas, bartenders, and familiar faces can fight loneliness and boost daily happiness.
Researchers discovered how to help the brain unlearn fear faster, opening new doors for treating anxiety and PTSD. By activating specific neurons in mice, they dramatically accelerated recovery from learned fears.
A young man who battled ketamine addiction at university is now helping others break free from substance abuse. His story shows that recovery is possible with the right support.
A retired deputy sheriff and his wife are volunteering their time to teach boxing classes that help people with Parkinson's disease improve their movement, balance, and mental health. For a year now, Jose and Maria Gonzalez have been building a supportive community while making measurable differences in their students' lives.
Emma Baird found belonging in Perth's 1980s goth community during her darkest teenage years. Nearly 40 years later, she credits the subculture with helping save her life and shaping her identity.
A breakthrough cream that targets the root cause of vitiligo will now be available free through England's NHS, offering hope to people living with the skin condition. The treatment has shown remarkable results in restoring skin pigmentation for thousands who previously had limited options.
Salem city councilors just unanimously approved $250,000 to launch a groundbreaking pilot program that combines housing with comprehensive addiction recovery support. The program will help people battling opioid addiction rebuild their lives with mental health care, job training, and stable housing all in one place.
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