Patrick 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/161888Terrence Real, a family therapist and author, suggests that individuals in romantic relationships should regularly assess whether they are getting enough from their partner to make peace with what they cannot get. He recommends conducting a "relational reckoning" by asking themselves if they can accept the limitations of their partner's imperfections as part of long-term intimacy.
https://channelnewsasia.com/wellness/relationship-friendship-family-advice-4834111Family doctors in the UK are struggling with high levels of stress and burnout due to heavy workloads and prolonged exposure to patients' suffering, according to Dr. John Holden, chief medical officer of a union representing GPs. A survey found that 85% of GPs who experienced suicidal thoughts cited their working conditions as the cause, which have deteriorated due to a lack of resources. This has led to concerns that nearly half (44%) may make a medical mistake due to decreased compassion levels.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1268100-most-uk-doctors-suffer-from-compassion-fatigue-pollNew York City Mayor Eric Adams has spoken out about a recent increase in violent crimes on the city's subway system, which carried over 1 billion riders in 2024. Despite overall crime rates being down, there were nine killings reported through November, up from five during the same period last year. The mayor has pointed to an increase in assaults since the pandemic, with 521 recorded incidents through November this year compared to 326 in 2019. Adams has advocated for expanding mental health care laws and allowing hospitals to involuntarily commit individuals who are unable to meet their basic needs due to mental illness.
https://apnews.com/article/nyc-subway-new-york-mental-illness-hochul-78b5a6620f4ac6b2629d8867b3660e71Anna Maltby suggests that January is a good time to make fitness resolutions, but warns against setting goals that are unrealistic or unsustainable, such as trying to lose a significant amount of weight or sculpting a six-pack. Instead, she recommends focusing on smaller, achievable goals related to overall health and wellness, such as improving sleep quality, increasing physical activity levels, or practicing stress-reducing techniques like meditation.
https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/five-fitness-resolutions-that-have-nothing-to-do-with-weight-loss-20250102-p5l1qd.htmlResearchers have found that exposure to glucocorticoids in pregnant women may increase the risk of intellectual disabilities, ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety, and stress-related disorders in their children. Specifically, they discovered a 30 percent higher risk of intellectual disabilities and ADHD in exposed children, as well as a 50 percent higher risk of mood, anxiety, and stress-related disorders. Additionally, for pregnant women with autoimmune or inflammatory disorders, the use of glucocorticoids was associated with a 30 percent higher risk of autism and ADHD, and a 40 percent higher risk of mood problems and intellectual disabilities in their children.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-14247795/Anti-inflammatory-drugs-pregnant-women-linked-autism.htmlMatthew Livelsberger, a 37-year-old Green Beret from Colorado Springs, died in an explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas on New Year's Day. Investigators found a note left by Livelsberger stating that it was a stunt to serve as a "wake-up call" for the country's ills. The note also mentioned his struggles with PTSD and the burden of lives he had taken during his time as a soldier. Authorities believe the incident was a tragic case of suicide, rather than a terrorist attack.
https://www.smh.com.au/world/north-america/soldier-in-las-vegas-truck-blast-left-note-warning-of-wakeup-call-for-country-s-ills-20250104-p5l21c.htmlExperts have expressed concerns about the potential negative effects of excessive internet use, specifically among individuals who spend long hours browsing online content, known as 'gooners'. According to Dr. Jessamy Towlson, a sex therapist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in London, frequent exposure to pornography can lead to issues such as erectile dysfunction and potentially even addiction. She notes that this habit may also contribute to an unhealthy relationship with pornography, particularly if it is used as a means of escaping stress or depression.
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