November 27, 2025 08:53 PM IST First published on: Nov 27, 2025 at 08:53 PM IST On November 21, the front-page headline of The Indian Express read: “Student’s suicide: Top Delhi school suspends four of staff, Govt to probe’. A 15-year-old Class X student of a renowned school jumped to his death at a Metro station after being humiliated by his teachers for months. Known to be creative and interested in extracurricular activities, the boy had been visiting the school counselling room frequently, looking for a safe space to share his experiences but found no support, according to reports. The

Allem explained that while research-based digital interventions had demonstrated efficacy in controlled settings, commercially available apps showed unreliable variability in therapeutic approach, transparency, and evidence base. He emphasized the clinical risk posed by unvalidated tools, noting that “sometimes the advice given is inappropriate or could be harm promoting” when patients use these applications. Such guidance, he observed, could delay effective treatment, undermine motivation for behavior change, or even inadvertently encourage substance use. Many companies avoid oversight by the US Food and Drug Administration by marketing their products as general wellness tools rather than medical devices, thereby circumventing requirements for evidence,

Social media and mental health concerns among teenagers have reached alarming levels in recent years. Nearly half of teens now report using the internet “almost constantly,” and 9 in 10 teens use social media daily. We’ve witnessed a troubling trend that parents simply cannot afford to ignore. According to the World Health Organization, problematic social media use among adolescents has increased significantly, rising from 7% in 2018 to 11% in 2022. In fact, research shows that teenagers who use social media for more than three hours each day face twice the risk of experiencing depression and anxiety symptoms. The effects of social

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The holidays are often described as the most wonderful time of the year. But for many, they’re also the loneliest. A 2023 survey by the American Psychological Association found that 89 percent of U.S. adults feel stress during the holidays, with 41 percent saying their stress is higher than at any other time of year. As president and CEO of Peg’s Foundation — one of Ohio’s largest mental health philanthropies dedicated to advancing awareness, innovation and access to care — I have spent decades walking alongside people and organizations working to change our nation’s approach to mental health. I see

NeuroKaire’s offices on Yigal Alon Street in Tel Aviv are about as far as one can get from the gleaming workspaces of a typical Israeli high-tech company. The parking lot is dark and dirty, the elevator creaks, and there is no doorman, nor a sea view, unlike the surrounding luxury towers. The surprise begins only after stepping through the wide office doors: giant microscopes, highly sophisticated robots, and some of the world’s most advanced medical equipment, all enabling one of the most complex biological feats in existence, turning ordinary blood cells into human brain cells. “We could have been, like

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) -The holiday season can be a joyful time for many, but it can also be a source of stress. Officials with Crisis Text Line, a nonprofit that provides mental health support, say they see people reaching out over different topics during the holidays. They say they see people reach out about things like loneliness, depression, and relationship issues. “The holiday seasons can bring a lot of joy for many people, but for those who may not have plans or who put a lot of pressure on themselves to do all the elaborate activities, it can be

As the holiday season approaches, many people start thinking about plans for the upcoming new year. New Year’s resolutions often focus on better self-care, enhancing life in a positive way, and increasing life satisfaction and happiness. If your New Year’s Resolution is to learn something new, consider adding the valuable trainings offered by the Eastern Shore Community Services Board’s (ESCSB) Office of Prevention Services to your list. The ESCSB’s Prevention Office offers several trainings throughout the year that are available for anyone to take for free. The Activate Your Wellness training provides instruction on how to integrate small changes into

National treasury is considering a 20% tax on online betting to curb the rising scourge of problem gambling in South Africa. Speaking to TechCentral on Wednesday, Rise Mzansi MP Makashule Gana – who a year ago warned that online gambling is growing into South Africa’s next big social ill – said a national tax is welcomed, but is only the first step in ensuring online gambling does not spiral into an epidemic. “We submitted to treasury that an online betting platform registered in one province should be taxed nationally if it is making money in other provinces, too – otherwise

Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, and advisor to MedTech suppliers, looks at the impact of a major grant from the Wellcome Trust to fund development of new standards for digital mental health apps. UK medical device regulators have said that people across the UK are set to benefit from safer, more effective digital mental health support following a significant funding boost for the development of new standards. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have secured 2 million

In Milwaukee, a 29-year-old woman was charged with her mother’s murder after police responded to a call and found Carrie Zettel dead in her backyard last month.  The tragedy followed escalating encounters with police where Zettel’s daughter,  Lauren Spors, exhibited troubling behavior indicating she was experiencing a mental health crisis. On Nov. 21, Spors was found incompetent to stand trial after showing symptoms of schizoaffective disorder.  Now, some Wisconsin mental health advocates are asking why there weren’t crisis interventions before the situation escalated. News with a little more humanity WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” newsletter keeps you connected to the state you

NEED TO KNOWKate Middleton is stepping out to support one of her longest-standing causes, kids’ mental healthThe Princess of Wales visited the charity Anna Freud in London on Nov. 27It has been 10 years since her first visit to Anna Freud, and she became the royal patron in 2016 Kate Middleton is back at a mental health charity that has been a near-constant in her royal work. The Princess of Wales, 43, visited Anna Freud to continue pushing the message that what happens in the first years of a young child’s life has a profound influence. Princess Kate stepped out

Santa and his elves visit pediatric patients at AdventHealth Tampa. Photo courtesy of AdventHealthSanta and his elves visit pediatric patients at AdventHealth Tampa. Photo courtesy of AdventHealth Santa surprises AdventHealth Tampa patients TAMPA – Youth at AdventHealth Tampa received a festive surprise when Santa and his elves delivered gift packages that included tickets to Busch Gardens Christmas Town and a Little Adventurer’s shirt.  The visit marked the start of Busch Gardens Christmas Town and celebrated the partnership between AdventHealth and the park. “It brought comfort and joy to our young patients, helping them feel whole and supported, while offering their siblings

You’ve heard it before, go touch some grass. And for seasonal depression, clinically known as Seasonal Affective Disorder,  it can be part of the solution. University of North Georgia Staff Therapist, Julie Matsunaga, says, “SAD is a specifier of a major depressive disorder, but it’s a seasonal pattern of symptoms, meaning that you get the depression symptoms, usually in the fall and winter.” She continues, “Regular major depressive disorder is all the time, or it can be an episode, it’s not connected to different seasons. Whereas the seasonal is major depression, it’s just connected to a certain time of the

NEED TO KNOW In January 2024, a 12-year-old girl, Mia Lucas, died in a psychiatric facility in England This week, a hearing at a coroner’s court determined the child was suffering from a rare but possibly treatable brain disorder that spurred her behavior After hearing the new evidence, Mia’s mom wiped away tears A mom was in tears earlier this week as she learned her 12-year-old daughter, who died in a psychiatric unit in England last year, was suffering from a rare but possibly treatable brain disorder that spurred her behavior. On Monday, Nov. 24, new evidence was presented at

On a cold morning in November, a group of swimmers in Berkshire took to the water wearing special gloves and costumes. Pulling tow floats behind them, about a half a dozen braved Bray Lake, near Maidenhead, as part of the Blue Space Project. It is part of a national study that has recruited 480 adults with experience of mild to moderate depression to see if swimming can lead to a reduction in depression and anxiety. Participant Dom Neil Dwyer said: “I tried lots of different things, from medication to therapy to diet and I heard about cold water swimming and

Dan Riley once likened a student to a white wolf he had spotted in Yellowstone National Park. The student had been dealt a difficult hand, Riley wrote in a letter to Bowdoin College, but he was brilliant. Remarkable. The kind of student you don’t want to let slip by. In Riley’s 28 years as a guidance counselor at Skowhegan Area High School, former students have earned degrees, gotten jobs and, in one case, accepted a full-ride to Bowdoin. For some, Riley is the only one who has taken an interest in their futures. “The thing that I am most driven

Johnny CantorAlbion Commentator, BBC Radio Sussex BBC Chris Hughton joins the likes of Jurgen Klopp and former Seagulls boss Graham Potter in supporting the Shine a Light campaign. Robin GreySports Editor, BBC Radio Sussex Former Brighton & Hove Albion boss Chris Hughton has joined dozens of top managers in a campaign tackling mental health issues. He is calling on people to take a 30-minute online training course which helps spot signs in people considering taking their own life. The 66-year-old has joined Premier League managers Pep Guardiola and Eddie Howe in the “Shining a Light on Suicide” campaign. Hughton said:

BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. (WCHS) — An in-patient psychiatric treatment facility for children will shutter its doors in early 2026, officials said. Barboursville School, which is owned and operated by River Park Hospital and parent company Universal Health Services, announced its intentions to shut down by Feb. 4, according to a statement from River Park Hospital. The closure comes after a “comprehensive, careful review and evaluation of multiple factors,” including the impacts of recent flooding and the cost to renovate the old building, according to River Park Hospital Director of Business Development Leslie Clagg. Clagg said that River Park Hospital is working

OGDENSBURG – A benefit concert will be held Nov. 28 at 7 p.m.  at the Ogdensburg Veterans of Foreign War to benefit the Johnson family in the wake of a recent tragic loss of life. Performing at the show will be local bands Flood, SSR and Moose Fight. “Let’s come together for the Johnson family, Crystal & Kevin   after their sudden loss. Let’s raise mental health and suicide awareness while celebrating life, love, and music,” organizers said. Cost is $5. There will also be mental health awareness materials available and at least two licensed counselors there to help spread

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) -The holiday season can be a joyful time for many, but it can also be a source of stress. Officials with Crisis Text Line, a nonprofit that provides mental health support, say they see people reaching out over different topics during the holidays. They say they see people reach out about things like loneliness, depression, and relationship issues. “The holiday seasons can bring a lot of joy for many people, but for those who may not have plans or who put a lot of pressure on themselves to do all the elaborate activities, it can be

A proposal to allocate $1.8 million from Roswell’s opioid settlement fund for addiction prevention and treatment was referred for additional committee-level review. The funds would be used to “identify organizations or agencies to respond to the opioid crisis through opioid response strategies such as, but not limited to, prevention, treatment, recovery, harm reduction, and/or education,” as stated in a staff report created for the Roswell Public Safety Committee, which met last week. The wording stresses that multiple organizations “may be selected for funding contracts.”  The initial contract would last until the end of the current fiscal year, which is on

By Leah Ida Harris This article was originally published by Truthout Massachusetts is now one of only two states that don’t use specialized courts to mandate forced psychiatric treatment. On November 18, 2025, Massachusetts advocates gathered for hours at the State House as they have, year after year, to beat back yet another legislative proposal for involuntary outpatient commitment, or IOC. Involuntary outpatient commitment laws create a layer of specialized courts that use the so-called “Black Robe Effect,” which uses a judge’s authority to compel people with diagnoses of “severe mental illness” to accept mental health and/or substance use intervention

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