The Indonesian Health Ministry, along with the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology and law enforcement officers, are establishing a task force to address bullying in the Specialist Doctor Education Program (PPDS) following the case of Dr. Aulia Risma Lestari in Semarang. The task force aims to improve the efficiency of identifying bullying cases and create a stronger deterrent effect. Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin stated that the initiative will be implemented systematically across all teaching hospitals and medical faculties throughout Indonesia, emphasizing the need for empathy among specialist doctors. He encouraged PPDS students to report instances of bullying directly to the Health Ministry and advised seniors to break the chain of bullying, which can have a detrimental effect on their juniors' mental well-being while they care for patients.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/340742/minister-proposes-task-force-to-combat-bullying-in-doctors-educationThe number of suicides among students in Kota has decreased by 38% from 24 cases in 2023 to 17 cases last year. However, this decline poses a challenge for counsellors and the district administration as they struggle to address the issue. To support those in need, helplines such as the Vandrevala Foundation (9999666555 or help@vandrevalafoundation.com) and TISS iCall (022-25521111) are available to provide assistance.
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/kota-suicide-jee-exams-beyond-me-2nd-suicide-in-24-hours-in-coaching-hub-kota-7434804#pfrom=home-ndtv_topscrollPatrick Egan, a 39-year-old man accused of attacking a reporter in Grand Junction, Colorado, has been charged with assault and bias-motivated crime. According to his lawyer Ruth Swift, Egan has had ongoing mental health issues for about two decades and is currently receiving treatment. The attack occurred on December 18 outside the KKCO/KJCT television station, where reporter Ja'Ronn Alex was allegedly assaulted because of his Pacific Islander background.
https://apnews.com/article/colorado-reporter-attack-659e770e921095ecf4968a73674eed4dTan, a woman from Singapore, was involved in an assault case where she used excessive force against her husband with a mop, breaking its aluminium pole into three pieces. She also made threats to kill him and his bail was forfeited due to her actions. Tan's defence lawyer argued that she suffers from mental health conditions such as mixed anxiety-depressive disorder and intermittent explosive disorder, but the prosecution disputed this link. Tan is currently out on bail and faces sentencing for charges including voluntarily causing hurt and threatening words, which carry potential penalties of up to three years in jail and fines of up to S$5,000.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/singapore/2025/01/03/singapore-housewife-in-court-for-egg-throwing-mop-attack-on-neighbour-and-threat-to-kill-husband-in-his-sleep/161888A record number of Japanese teachers took mental health leave in fiscal year 2023, according to a report by the Mainichi Shimbun newspaper on January 2, 2025. The exact figure was not specified in the article, but it highlighted the growing concern about teacher burnout and stress in Japan's education system.
https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250102/p2g/00m/0na/030000cBlake Lively, the actress known for her role in "The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants", is alleging that a lawsuit against her has had a significant impact on her mental health. The lawsuit has caused her to struggle with getting out of bed and has led to feelings of grief, fear, trauma, and anxiety. She has also experienced physical symptoms as a result of the situation.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1265284-blake-lively-justin-baldoni-lawsuit-battle-kids-got-traumatizedThe family of a 16-year-old girl who killed herself after being bullied by her classmates has filed a wrongful death complaint against her school district, alleging that teachers took a "callous disregard" to her welfare and even joined in with the bullies. The case is one of several lawsuits launched by parents of students who have died by suicide after being bullied, despite police investigations often concluding without charges being brought against the alleged perpetrators. According to data from the United Educators Association, about two dozen US kids take their own lives each year after classroom bullying, and a quarter of students are bullied regularly due to a youth mental health crisis driven by peer pressure and social media. The Megan Meier Foundation notes that kids who have been bullied or cyber-bullied are twice as likely to try to end their lives as others.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14214597/grieving-families-kids-suicide-2024-school-bullying.htmlA 26-year-old girl died by suicide at a college in Hanamkonda, Telangana. Her parents, along with members of various student organisations, rushed to the college and questioned the management about her death. The incident has caused tension on campus.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/telangana/tension-in-college-as-girl-dies-by-suicide-in-hanamkonda-1849721A record number of 7,119 teachers in Japan's public schools took leave due to mental health issues in a single year, according to data released by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. This marks a significant increase from previous years, highlighting growing concerns about teacher burnout and mental well-being in the education sector.
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