Lee, a part-time cleaner with an "anger management problem", was in court to face charges related to an incident at Yuhua Village Market and Food Centre. He had claimed that his friend pushed him, causing him to fall, but acknowledged that he had acted wrongly by splashing bleach on his friend's face and eyes, which could have caused blindness. Lee is being treated for stress and remorse at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) and is taking daily medication. District Judge Shaiffudin Saruwan noted that the maximum punishment for voluntarily causing hurt is three years in jail or a S$5,000 fine, while mischief carries a maximum penalty of two years in jail or a fine.
https://channelnewsasia.com/singapore/elderly-man-jailed-splashing-bleach-mixture-friend-sealing-keyholes-glue-4815741A freelance writer, Liam Heitmann-Ryce-LeMercier, has written an opinion piece in The Sydney Morning Herald about body image and self-acceptance. In the article, he shares his personal experience of taking off his clothes for money as a model, but notes that this does not define him as a person. He argues that society's focus on physical appearance can be damaging to individuals' mental health and encourages people to look beyond physical appearance when evaluating themselves and others.
https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/germans-get-it-we-need-to-stop-being-so-hung-up-about-our-naked-bodies-20241024-p5kl4g.htmlThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the mental health of Singapore's youth. According to Dr Daniel Fung, CEO of the Institute of Mental Health, there was an increase in calls to the institute's helpline during the pandemic, with many young people seeking help for anxiety and depression. Nicole Pang, Head of Services at Impart SG, a charity that works with youth and children, noted that her organisation saw a surge in demand for its services, particularly from students who were struggling to cope with the stress of online learning.
https://channelnewsasia.com/watch/more-countries-looking-ways-restrict-ban-children-social-media-4817061A prominent psychiatrist has stated that Donald Trump exhibited signs of mental decline during his recent performance. This assessment was echoed by a panel of swing state voters who expressed concern about the Republican nominee's behavior, stating that it made them feel "worse" about their choice. Former conservative lawmaker Harold Ford Jr. also described the event as a disaster, suggesting widespread criticism of Trump's performance.
https://www.rawstory.com/fox-news-trump-debate/A recent study by the Murdoch Children's Research Institute found that almost three-quarters of Australian adolescents experience clinically significant symptoms of depression or anxiety during their teenage years. The research, which tracked over 1,200 children from Melbourne between 2012 and 2019, revealed that 74% of participants reported experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety at least once between the ages of 10 and 18. Notably, girls were found to be at a higher risk, with 84% reporting symptoms compared to 61% of boys. The study's lead author, Ellie Robson, expressed concern about the findings, highlighting that mental health problems in adolescence can have serious lifelong consequences.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/health/almost-three-quarters-of-australian-adolescents-experience-depression-or-anxiety-study/Research suggests that excessive consumption of short, fast-paced content on social media can have negative effects on mental health, including decreased attention spans, mental exhaustion, and a decline in critical thinking skills. Experts have observed cognitive and neurological changes in heavy users of TikTok, particularly among teenagers, such as memory loss, depression, stress, and anxiety. To mitigate these effects, experts recommend limiting daily social media usage to between 30 minutes and two hours, and being mindful of one's intentions for using the platform - if used for "wasting time", it can lead to negative outcomes, but if used intentionally, it can be a tool for personal growth.
https://channelnewsasia.com/commentary/brain-rot-social-media-oxford-word-digital-health-habits-mindful-internet-use-4802636Ben Besant, a man who suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), has been given the green light by a court to share his experiences with the condition after it allegedly cost him his job and marriage. The decision comes as protesters flood Sydney's CBD in response to antisemitic attacks.
https://www.9news.com.au/national/lindt-cafe-siege-sydney-anniversary-officer-ben-besant-ptsd/c4584f35-1590-4a18-81df-cbf36a9f4ae2The Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong, a leading suicide prevention group in Hong Kong, has reported a concerning rise in pupil suicides around the start of the school term this year. According to their data, which was collected from news reports and school networks, there were 10 cases of student suicides between mid-August and September, a significant increase from six logged during the same period in 2023. The group is calling for more crisis intervention options to address the stigma surrounding seeking help, as authorities report a drop in suspected cases over a longer period.
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3290845/hong-kong-ngo-warns-pupil-suicide-rise-after-logging-10-cases-amid-term-start?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionResearch suggests that individuals who experience anxiety and distress related to their perception of aging may exhibit symptoms similar to those with Body Dysmorphic Disorder, a condition characterized by obsessive thoughts about one's appearance. This phenomenon is not currently recognized as a distinct disorder, but its characteristics are thought to be closely related to the described experience.
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