Tag: Depression
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The misunderstood genius of Vincent van Gogh
Does genius go hand-in-hand with “some touch of madness”? Aristotle thought so. No one exemplifies the idea more than Van Gogh, who has a new exhibition in London. But is it really true?
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Queer Eye takes on the world’s ‘miserable men’
Can five gay men save masculinity? The third season of Netflix’s Queer Eye is released today. Its mission: to help struggling men who “can’t articulate what they’re truly feeling.”
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Famed Instagram egg reveals feel-good message
After much speculation, the most famous egg in the world has cracked open, revealing a message supporting those suffering from mental illness. But can the campaign make a real difference?
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Fears social media is fuelling teen suicides
Yesterday, The Sunday Times reported that teenage suicides in England have nearly doubled in eight years. Now the government is calling on social media to do more to protect young people.
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Health apps threaten to overwhelm NHS
A report has claimed that unreliable fitness apps are sending healthy people to the doctors. Thousands more health apps promise to improve our lives, but some say they do more harm than good.
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Mental health crisis surging in UK schools
What is to blame? Today is World Mental Health Day and this year’s theme is “young people in a changing world”. In the UK, there has been a surge in the number of schoolchildren seeking help.
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The new movement for a three-day weekend
Should we have a four-day week? After trialing shorter working weeks for two months, a New Zealand company found its workers were happier, less stressed and just as effective.
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‘Let me live, love, and say it well...’
Is poetry more vital than ever? A survey has declared Sylvia Plath the most popular poet of all time among teenagers — ahead of William Shakespeare. Meanwhile, poetry readership is surging.
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The self-harm crisis blighting British teens
What should be done about self-harm? A shocking Children’s Society study has revealed that over a fifth of 14-year-old British girls said they had hurt themselves on purpose in the last year.
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Stop testing kids at 16, say neuroscientists
Should GCSEs be scrapped? Despite efforts to make exams harder, the nation’s 16-year-olds rejoiced yesterday as pass rates rose. But the stress of exam season took its toll on many.
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Race against the rain for trapped Thai boys
What makes the story so compelling? For almost two weeks, 12 children have been trapped underground in a Thai cave. But as monsoon rains approach, the rescue operation hangs in the balance.
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Plague of anxiety and self-harm laid bare
Is opening up about mental illness the best treatment? Several celebrities have courageously spoken about their struggles. But a deep divide remains over the merits of “the talking cure”.
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Fear of the devil prompts exorcist shortage
Can people really be “possessed”? The Catholic Church has announced a new training course to remedy a global shortage of exorcists amid rising demand. Their practice is highly controversial.
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‘I must check everything, I must be updated’
How serious is social media addiction? With reports of teens dangerously hooked on sites like Instagram and Snapchat, researchers are racing to discover how addictive social media really is.
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Students in ‘dangerous world’ of smart drugs
What should we do about smart drugs? University students are risking their health by using potent prescription pills to boost their grades. Now the worrying trend is seeping into schools.