A new hotline has been established to provide psychiatric care to patients, particularly those with postpartum-related mental health concerns. Dr. Arzubi is part of this service, which aims to offer timely support to clinicians who need help addressing their patients' mental health issues. The hotline is available 24/7, but responses may be delayed until the next business day for calls made outside regular hours.
https://www.montanarightnow.com/news/new-hotline-helps-mothers-in-perinatal-period-struggling-with-mental-health/article_977ee758-462d-5908-bc32-d65ce42b6e0f.htmlPakistan's Minister of National Health Services, Dr. Taj, emphasized the importance of compassionate care in healthcare services, highlighting that doctors' roles extend beyond clinical expertise to include empathy and effective communication. He proposed integrating professionalism and communication skills into medical training and practice to ensure caregivers provide emotional support alongside medical treatment. The minister also stressed the need for telemedicine platforms to be established nationwide, allowing patients to access consultations remotely and receive prescribed medications via telehealth applications.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1296260-nhs-minister-calls-for-telemedicine-deptt-in-every-hospitalHarry Styles recently released new single Hello Heaven, Hello and performed at Glastonbury in 2023 after taking a three-week mental health hiatus. During his set, he struggled with Tourette's, a neurological condition causing involuntary noises and movements, but continued to perform despite the challenges. His friend Yungblud, 27, has confirmed that Styles is working on new music and getting his mental health back on track, saying "He is getting his mental health right".
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14549181/Lewis-Capaldi-rare-public-appearance-wrestling-career-hiatus-Tourettes.htmlResearchers at the University of Melbourne have developed a computer model that can rapidly diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) in 83% of cases, bringing hope to thousands of Australians affected by the debilitating condition. The model was trained on biological samples and symptoms from over 1,000 people with CFS and compared them to tens of thousands of people with other conditions. Medical researcher Adrienne O'Neill lived with undiagnosed CFS for a decade before receiving a diagnosis.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/victoria/it-took-11-years-for-adrienne-s-illness-to-be-diagnosed-a-new-computer-model-could-change-everything-20250324-p5llz1.htmlThe Jacobsons are urging people to seek help and support for mental health issues and suicide prevention. Jason Jacobson is encouraging donations, supplies, or skateboards to be sent to the Mason's Bench Facebook page or emailed to masonsbench.fe14@outlook.com. Those struggling with suicidal thoughts can call 988 to connect with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or reach out to other crisis hotlines such as Huntsman Mental Health Institute (801-587-3000), SafeUT (833-372-3388), or the Trevor Project Hotline for LGBTQ teens (1-866-488-7386). Online resources include NAMI Utah (namiut.org) and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Utah chapter (afsp.org/chapter/utah).
https://www.deseret.com/utah/2025/03/29/their-son-loved-to-skateboard-now-utah-family-helps-prevent-suicide-with-skateboard-benches/Indonesia has issued new rules aimed at protecting children online, with President Prabowo Subianto announcing a regulation to delay access to social media for minors. The policy follows a directive from Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid, but details were not provided.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/antitrust/indonesia-issues-new-rules-aimed-at-protecting-children-onlineTherapist Mikela Hallmark endorses a "one-minute" rule that can help individuals with ADHD by breaking down tasks into manageable chunks. She warns against overusing the rule as a distraction from more important tasks, but notes its potential to improve life for those struggling with overwhelm and focus issues.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-14544493/therapist-minute-rule-great-productivity-hack.htmlMilly Rose Bannister, founder of youth mental health charity ALLKND, has expressed disappointment and concern over recent data showing a significant increase in young people's suicidal thoughts and feelings among 11- to 16-year-olds in England. The data, published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), reveals that between 2019 and 2020, there was a 17% rise in reported cases of self-harm and a 10% increase in deaths from suicide among this age group. Bannister stated she is "devastated but unsurprised" by these findings, highlighting the need for continued support and resources to address the growing mental health crisis affecting young people in England.
https://www.9news.com.au/national/youth-mental-health-service-wait-time-teenagers-in-crisis/4840a741-de63-4a8a-a6bf-918ec41620e1Rachel Reeves is set to deliver the Spring Budget Statement as Chancellor, but her plan to slash sickness and disability support has sparked controversy. The move will affect an estimated 150,000 unpaid carers, including Tory MP Danny Kruger, who warned that the Government is "balancing the books on the backs of the people least able to take the weight." Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey, a carer for his disabled son, described the plan as "appalling," saying it will hit disabled people and their loved ones hard. The changes are expected to save £200 million in 2027-28, rising to £500 million by the end of the decade.
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