US President Donald Trump's tariff threats are causing anxiety among global markets and investors, with recent fluctuations in consumer confidence and market downturns reported. International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva stated that while the impact of tariffs is not expected to be dramatic, the uncertainty surrounding trade can have a negative effect on economic growth. The IMF may slightly downgrade its global economic forecast for this year to 3.3 percent, but does not currently predict a recession.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/money/2025/04/01/imf-chief-trumps-tariff-threats-fuel-anxiety-but-no-major-global-impact/171520IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva expressed concern over US President Donald Trump's tariff threats, stating that they are causing anxiety among countries. However, she noted that the move is also prompting nations to reassess their resilience and develop policies based on their own strengths. The IMF may slightly lower its global growth forecast for this year due to these tariffs, but a recession is not expected.
https://www.firstpost.com/world/what-impact-will-trumps-reciprocal-tariffs-have-on-global-economy-not-dramatic-says-imf-chief-13876258.htmlBen Fogle, 51, credits his love of saunas for helping him recover from a mental health storm in 2023, where he battled crippling paranoia and anxiety. He now uses saunas as "my medicine" to release anxiety, irritation, worry, and fear through sweating. Fogle has visited numerous saunas around the world, including those in Sweden, Russia, Antarctica, and the Chernobyl exclusion zone, which have become therapeutic for him.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14553241/Ben-Fogle-credits-saunas-helping-recover-mental-health-wobble-2023-breakdown-left-crippling-paranoia-anxiety.htmlA Florida murderer has been spared from the death penalty after a judge ruled that his mental health issues made him unfit for capital punishment. The decision was made in a case involving a man who had been convicted of murder, but was deemed mentally ill by a court-appointed psychologist. The judge cited the man's history of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder as reasons for the ruling, stating that he could not be held accountable for his actions due to his mental state at the time of the crime.
https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/can-morbid-obesity-delay-a-death-row-convicts-execution-heres-what-happened-to-a-murderer-in-florida-11743406920344.htmlAn Upstate New York judge is leading an expansion of "problem-solving" courts to address substance abuse and mental health issues among defendants. Judge Debra Young aims to provide treatment options, rather than just a "get-out-of-jail-free" card, as part of the judicial system's efforts to tackle these complex problems.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/upstate-ny-judge-leads-expansion-of-problem-solving-courtsA growing concern among parents is the impact of social media on children's well-being, with two out of five kids reporting online insults or upsetting messages. A significant percentage of parents (75%) worry about exposure to inappropriate content and internet crimes, while 59% fear their child could become a victim. The digital world pressures young people to present a perfect image, leading to feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem. Experts from Save the Children recommend building secure attachment relationships, modeling emotional regulation, asking non-accusatory questions, and being gentle with one's own childhood experiences to help children develop healthy online habits.
https://www.actmedia.eu/daily/study-almost-half-of-children-spend-over-6-hours-day-in-the-digital-environment/113267Pexels' mindfulness practice has been shown to lower anxiety by reducing overthinking and rumination, leading to a decrease in feelings of nervousness.
https://www.ndtv.com/webstories/feature/7-benefits-of-mindfulness-36994#pfrom=home-ndtv_webstoriesA recent study conducted by scientists in Denmark found that individuals exposed to antidepressant medications have a significantly higher incidence of sudden cardiac death (SCD) compared to those not using such medications. The study, which analyzed data from 643,999 individuals and 4.3 million residents, revealed that the risk of SCD was higher across all age groups for those who had been on antidepressants, with notable differences depending on the length of exposure. For example, younger individuals aged 30-39 years faced a nearly three times higher risk of SCD with 1 to 5 years of antidepressant use, and up to five times higher for those using antidepressants for six or more years.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/health/study-links-long-term-antidepressant-use-to-increased-risk-of-sudden-cardiac-death/The UK government has released an 85-page policy outlining "key criteria" for identifying priority defendant cohorts in the justice system. The framework includes vulnerable groups such as women, pregnant individuals, young adults aged 18-25, those with mental health conditions, and deemed vulnerable populations. Prime Minister's response to this policy is unclear, but Lord Chancellor Ms Mahmood has been engaged on the issue, prompting a reevaluation of government options.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14553135/ethnic-minority-suspects-priority-bail.html