Dr Aafia, a Pakistani scientist, has filed a 61-page lawsuit against the US government, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, and several prison officials over allegations of torture, sexual abuse, and religious discrimination while she was incarcerated at FMC Carswell. The lawsuit claims that Dr Aafia endured repeated sexual assaults and physical abuse by prison staff and fellow inmates, including being doused with a burning liquid in retaliation for reporting her abuse. Her attorneys, Naim Haroon Sakhia, Maria Kari, and Clive Stafford Smith, also claim that her religious rights were violated, including being forced to strip and having male officers watch her during private moments. Additionally, the lawsuit highlights inadequate medical treatment despite Dr Aafia's documented PTSD and physical ailments stemming from alleged torture in US custody prior to her trial.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1261493-dr-aafia-siddiqui-reveals-difficulties-in-hours-long-meeting-with-pakistani-delegationThe Australian government is being commended for its decision to impose limits on children's use of social media. Research has shown that excessive social media use can lead to depression and anxiety in both adults and children, as it fosters unhealthy comparisons with others' curated online profiles.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/us/1260476-anti-social-mediaThe author's life took a drastic turn after being involved in a bike accident that left them with injuries and depression. Despite struggling with mental health issues during high school at Long Island, attending Binghamton University provided a sense of freedom and relief from their parents' constant pressure, allowing the author to explore their identity.
https://www.insider.com/became-deeply-depressed-after-being-hit-by-car-injured-2024-12Research by Dr. Bowen Xiao at Carleton University in Canada suggests that excessive screen time can create a cycle of worsening sleep disturbances and increased attention problems, anxiety, and depression in children.
https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2024/12/12/screen-time-harm-sleep-behavior-preschoolers/2221734021419/A panel of the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba has ruled that Trevor Farley's nursing license should be revoked due to concerns about his mental health, citing that it poses a risk to the public. The decision was made after an order was published outlining specific incidents and behaviors that raised red flags about Farley's ability to practice safely as a nurse.
https://globalnews.ca/news/10913697/nurse-seven-oaks-attack-licence/Ow-Yang was detained by a bystander who observed her to be in an irate state and feared she may harm the victim Amanda. Police found two knives at her home when they arrived, and she was taken to St Vincent's Hospital under the Mental Health Act due to her aggressive behavior. She was later charged with common assault, stalking, intimidation, and destroying property after attempting to have the charges dealt with under mental health legislation. The court heard that Ow-Yang had been diagnosed with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and an eating disorder, and had blacked out at a jewellery event before attacking Amanda.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14180679/Paris-Ow-Yang-OnlyFans-rampage-assault.htmlTikTok creator Afualo is stepping away from the app due to the pressure she feels to constantly meet others' expectations. She says she's been driven by a desire to protect and care for her online community, but this has led to feelings of inadequacy and burnout. Afualo notes that she's experienced similar struggles in the past, including a near-hospitalization last year, and is now prioritizing her mental health by taking a break from the app. She hopes this time away will allow her to re-center herself and return to her community with renewed energy and authenticity.
https://deadline.com/2024/12/tiktok-drew-afualo-taking-break-mental-health-1236200813/A former nurse, Grace Rabickow, who was attacked by a patient with a fire extinguisher in 2021 at Lowell General Hospital's Saints Campus, is awaiting the outcome of her attacker's bench trial. The man, Jean Paul Durand, who was homeless and had a history of mental illness, is set to face a judge on Tuesday. Rabickow, who suffered a fractured skull and brain bleed as a result of the attack, is concerned that the charges may be dropped if Durand pleads insanity. She believes that his actions were not excusable due to his psychiatric illness and is seeking closure and justice for herself and other nurses who have been victims of workplace violence.
https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/former-lowell-general-hospital-nurse-believes-attacker-will-have-charges-dropped/ZI2IM5Z5G5BCRPENTCS3A3BQWA/The Moxie, a social media app designed for children aged 5-10, has been shut down due to concerns over its potential impact on young users' mental health. The app was marketed as a safe space for kids to discuss their interests and emotions with trusted adults, but it appears that the platform may have inadvertently created an environment where children were exposed to mature themes and potentially disturbing content.
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