Mental Health NewsFeed

March 29, 2025

Girls Overlooked in ADHD Diagnoses for Years

A study by Epic Research found that the prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) among girls and women has increased between 2020 and 2022, with a notable rise in diagnoses among women aged 23-29 and 30-49. Dr. Eric Arzubi notes that girls are often misdiagnosed at a higher rate than boys, particularly in childhood and teenage years, due to differences in symptoms such as hyperactivity and impulsivity. According to the nonprofit organization CHADD, girls with ADHD tend to present more with inattentiveness, including difficulty paying attention, disliking tasks that require mental effort, and being easily distracted. The ratio of boys to girls diagnosed with ADHD before age 18 is 3:1, while it's nearly equal in adulthood, suggesting underdiagnosis among adolescent girls.

https://www.montanarightnow.com/news/experts-say-adhd-is-often-misdiagnosed-in-women/article_72084b3b-ff4e-5aa6-bba8-d18a45853f09.html

March 29, 2025

Helen Flanagan Fights PMDD with Cycle Syncing Method

Helen Flanagan, an actress, has shared on Instagram that she tried Yasmin contraceptive pill for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) but found it ineffective. She credits Cycle Syncing with her friend Grace as a helpful approach to managing her symptoms, which include feeling sick and low during her period. Helen previously struggled with PMDD, feeling "horrendous" before her periods and seeking medication that made her feel worse instead of better.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14549071/Helen-Flanagan-Premenstrual-Dysphoric-Disorder-comical-video-update.html

March 29, 2025

Indonesia Blocks Social Media for Under-13-Year-Olds

Indonesia has issued new rules to protect children online, with President Prabowo Subianto announcing a regulation aimed at delaying access to social media for under-13-year-olds, 13-16 year-olds, and 16-18 year-olds. The government also plans to ban platforms from profiling children for commercial purposes.

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/indonesia-issues-new-rules-aimed-at-protecting-children-online

March 29, 2025

Leah Pride's Family Mourns Tragic Loss on Coast

A young mother, Leah Pride, 37, from NSW Central Coast, tragically took her own life after a lengthy mental health battle. Her friends and family are urging others to be kind as they come to terms with the loss, particularly Jennifer, who has known Ms Pride for 13 years, received the news by text.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14549541/leah-pride-mum-nsw-death-tribute.html

March 29, 2025

LSTM Boosts Demand Forecasting in Finance Industry

The models discussed are primarily used for various applications in industries such as finance, operations, and logistics. For example, LSTM and Prophet are used for forecasting demand or customer churn, while ResNet and UNet are applied to image classification tasks like quality control and medical imaging. BERT is utilized for language understanding tasks like sentiment analysis and machine translation. Additionally, GPT, Claude, and LLaMA are used for natural language generation tasks such as summarizing content and generating marketing copy.

https://martech.zone/what-is-training-an-ai-model/

March 29, 2025

Parents Warned About Secret Online Emojis and Acronyms

Surrey Police warned of a 'secret world of emojis' linked to drugs and sex in December 2022, while Nottinghamshire Police issued a list of 52 acronyms and hashtags allegedly used by teenagers discussing mental health, drugs, and sex. To keep children safe online, parents can use parental controls like iOS's Screen Time feature or Android's Family Link app, and have open conversations with their kids about social media usage. Charities like the NSPCC recommend visiting sites together to learn about them and discussing safety and responsibility. The World Health Organisation recommends limiting young children to 60 minutes of daily screen time, especially for those under two.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14549281/children-texting-secret-incel-emojis.html

March 29, 2025

Prince Charles Returns to Public Life in London

Prince Charles was seen in public for the first time since his hospitalization waving at well-wishers outside Clarence House in London. In contrast to last year, when he received personal news about his cancer diagnosis from Prince Harry, this time he learned through the media like the general public. Meanwhile, Meghan Markle's foundation participated in the Common Sense Summit on Kids and Families in San Francisco, where experts discussed youth mental health, social media, and AI impacts. Former EU Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager emphasized the need for a collective effort to address online risks and promote children's wellbeing through cross-sector collaboration.

https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1296381-prince-harry-meghan-release-message-as-king-charles-returns-from-hospital

March 29, 2025

Tom Cruise Helps Josh Smith Manage Anxiety

Tom Cruise revealed on the Reign with Josh Smith podcast that social anxiety is a common issue people face, often leading to self-doubt. He shared how Tom's pep talk helped him cope with these feelings, encouraging him to acknowledge and manage his anxieties when he feels overwhelmed, such as during social situations where he worries about being perceived as "weird".

https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1296195-hayley-atwell-credits-tom-cruise-for-helping-her-overcome-social-anxiety

March 29, 2025

UCL Study Links Violent TV to Weakened Hearts

Researchers at UCL Mechanical Engineering, led by Dr Ben Hanson, have found that exposure to violent TV can affect children's hearts, with even three-year-olds showing changes in cardiac muscle. The study suggests that prolonged stress can lead to weakened heart muscle, thickening of the heart chambers, and increased risk of heart attack and failure, particularly for those with pre-existing heart conditions or experiencing extreme stress.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-14548069/Netflix-Hulu-shows-TV-heart-mental-health.html