Mental Health NewsFeed

March 16, 2025

President Visits Victims After Deadly Club Fire Erupts

A devastating nightclub fire in North Macedonia has claimed lives and left many injured, with President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova visiting burn victims and expressing her condolences to parents waiting outside a hospital in Skopje. Interior Minister Panche Toshkovski has confirmed that people have been detained in connection with the blaze, which occurred at a nightclub in an old building previously used as a carpet warehouse. The fire caused significant damage, with police investigating the cause of the blaze and reviewing the venue's licensing and safety provisions.

https://stltoday.com/news/nation-world/article_a52f2de8-c516-5058-a30b-46d866590189.html

March 16, 2025

Roxbury Recycling Center Engulfed in Eight-Alarm Blaze

Around 150 firefighters battled a large eight-alarm fire at Resource Recovery, a construction recycling center on Gerard Street in Roxbury, Massachusetts. The fire started around 8:30 a.m. and was so intense that it could potentially burn for days, posing hazardous conditions even without anyone inside the building. Boston Fire Commissioner Paul Burke warned of unknown materials present, including lithium batteries, which added to the danger.

https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/firefighters-battling-large-fire-roxbury-transfer-station/I3PIIJRA6VDALEADBNEBYODXRU/

March 16, 2025

Salmon Fights Dementia with Vitamin D Boost

B vitamins, particularly B1, B2, B9, and B12, support energy production and cognitive function, with specific food sources including beans, fish, eggs, spinach, sunflower seeds, almonds, and yogurt. Vitamin C is crucial for brain cell development and nerve protection, found in high-C foods like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and strawberries. Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to increased risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, with supplements available from sources such as eggs, salmon, and shiitake mushrooms. Omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish like trout and salmon, have anti-inflammatory and antioxidative effects, improving cognition in older adults.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-14502273/The-six-step-scientific-protocol-washes-away-ageing-toxic-chemicals-buildup-brain-revealed-neurologist-DR-DALE-BREDSEN.html

March 16, 2025

Samer Majzoub Demands Hate Speech Laws Reform in Canada

Samer Majzoub, president of the group, is calling for stronger hate speech laws and interventions in Canada. He wants federal and provincial governments to increase funding for mosque security, educate people about Islamophobia, and remove systemic discrimination from government institutions. Majzoub cites Quebec's Bill 21 as an example of discriminatory law, which bans public employees from wearing religious symbols. The Supreme Court of Canada will hear a challenge to the bill in January, with the federal government intervening in defence of freedom of religion.

https://thestar.com/news/canada/quebec/canadian-officials-muslim-leaders-call-for-action-against-islamophobia/article_eed6106e-ca26-5ceb-a362-17677f056306.html

March 16, 2025

Sartre's 'Freedom to Choose' Empowers Human Existence

The concept of humanity is explored through the lens of philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre, who posits that human beings are "condemned to be free," meaning we have the freedom to choose our actions and create our own meaning in life. To attain a better life, individuals can adopt a growth mindset, as exemplified by Angela Duckworth's concept of grit, which emphasizes the importance of perseverance and hard work. Companies like Google and LinkedIn are also investing in programs that foster personal development and well-being, such as Google's 20% time for innovation and LinkedIn's learning platform.

https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/03/17/campus-press/humanity-as-lifes-guiding-principle/2074085

March 16, 2025

Sharjah Police Expose Beggars' Ramadan Ruse

Sharjah Police conducted an experiment where a man was assigned to play the role of a beggar on the street, collecting Dh367 in just one hour. The police posted a video on Facebook showing the man's interactions with passersby, highlighting how beggars can exploit emotions and make a significant amount of money during Ramadan.

https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/sharjah-police-warn-against-begging?utm_source=most-popular-uae

March 16, 2025

Simmons Bill Aims to Aid Menopausal Women

Assemblywoman Heather Simmons has introduced a bill that aims to require insurance companies to cover medically necessary treatments for perimenopause and menopause, including non-hormonal therapies and preventative services. The bill also mandates doctor training on menopause, as approximately 6,000 women in the US reach menopause daily, according to the Society of Women's Health Research.

https://whyy.org/articles/menopause-care-advocacy-new-jersey-bills/

March 16, 2025

Six Daily Kidney Failures Spark NKF Warning

The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is sounding the alarm on a growing crisis in kidney health, with six new cases of kidney failure diagnosed daily. The organization emphasizes that more needs to be done to address this issue, which is unsustainable and requires immediate attention.

https://channelnewsasia.com/watch/more-prevention-and-early-detection-efforts-needed-slow-unsustainable-rise-kidney-patient-numbers-5004076

March 16, 2025

SNP Slams Starmer Over Disability Benefit Speculation

The UK government's plans for disability payments have been met with criticism from the SNP, who are calling on Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer to apologise for allowing damaging speculation about potential cuts to benefit rates. The SNP argues that making the eligibility criteria more exclusive would disproportionately affect those with mental health problems, which account for 37% of new PIP awards, up from 28% pre-pandemic. Disability charity Scope's executive director James Taylor has expressed support for giving disabled people greater confidence to try work, but warned against significant cuts to benefits, fearing it could be a "smokescreen" to obscure the distinction between in and out of work benefits.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14503599/Labour-U-turn-benefits-crackdown-Keir-Starmer-Liz-Kendall-backtrack-disabled-peoples-payments.html