A study found that individuals who distrust others are less likely to help their neighbors and friends, and are also less satisfied with their lives. This decline in trust affects everyone, regardless of personal relationships or social connections.
https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/05/20/pew-data-public-trust/The article suggests that a person's success may be highlighting unfulfilled or stagnant aspects in their partner's life, leading to discomfort. It recommends couples therapy as a neutral space for both partners to unpack feelings, rebuild trust, and learn tools to understand each other better. Haya Malik, a psychotherapist, emphasizes the importance of approaching this with empathy, assertiveness, and clarity, allowing both individuals to grow from the experience.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/605478-my-professional-success-seems-to-trigger-my-husbands-insecurities-what-should-i-doIn Jefferson City, Missouri, a group of JCMG workers organized a "Little Fits" campaign to help relieve stress, as part of National Mental Health Awareness Month. The event aimed to normalize conversations around mental health, with over 993,000 adults in Missouri having a mental health condition, more than three times the population of St. Louis, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
https://krcgtv.com/news/local/jcmg-workers-advocate-for-mental-health-awareness-during-community-connection-event#The article criticizes leaders for prioritizing personal or party interests over national welfare, highlighting the negative impact on public trust, economic growth, social harmony, and national security.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1313577-restore-stabilityThe Federal Department of Education (FDE) in Pakistan has introduced measures to combat drug usage among young people. The department has launched a curriculum highlighting the effects of drugs and conducted random checks in schools. In collaboration with Taskeen APP and Umre Rawan, FDE is providing psychological assistance to students suffering from mental illness. Additionally, DIG ICT reported 78 registered cases, 735 arrests, and 131kg of seized drugs since 2023. The ICT Police has launched a 'Friends of Police' campaign to raise awareness among young people about the dangers of drug usage. UNICEF's Deputy Representative, Sharmeela Rassool, highlighted improvements in children's nutrition status through joint efforts with the Punjab Government.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1313686-17m-varsity-students-found-addicted-to-drugs-senate-panel-toldPaul's thorn, described as "dangerously sharp and spiked" by the Greek word "Skolops", was a source of immense pain for him, prompting him to plead with God three times to remove it. However, God replied that His grace is sufficient for Paul, emphasizing that power is perfected in weakness. The author suggests that what matters is not the specific nature of Paul's thorn, but rather our ability to identify with his experience and recognize that our own "thorns" - whether past traumas, personal struggles or emotional afflictions - can be just as tormenting if we allow them to.
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/stuck-with-a-thorn/article_1a0d25a8-97ba-5fb1-a303-c9761b7ae9d0.htmlThe FIG Public Health Unit is using real people in their advertising campaign to raise awareness and promote social change, aiming to reduce stigma around mental health. They are seeking individuals with lived experience of mental health challenges to share their stories, with the goal of empowering them to become faces of the campaign in the future. Those interested can submit photos for inclusion by contacting wideskies.openminds@horizon.co.fk or https://www.facebook.com/FIGPublicHealthUnit. Support services are also available, including the Emotional Wellbeing Service (28082), GP appointments (28000), and helplines such as Samaritans (51515) and Childline (28888).
https://en.mercopress.com/2025/05/21/falklands-mental-health-project-wide-skies-open-mindsThe Indonesian Child Protection Commission has criticized West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi's discipline program, which sends adolescents to military barracks. The program has been linked to health issues, with children experiencing fatigue and falling ill. Many of those involved were not provided with adequate information before being taken to the barracks.
https://en.tempo.co/read/2009410/kpai-some-children-sick-with-exhaustion-in-west-javas-military-barracksThe health and well-being of adolescents worldwide are at a critical juncture, with declining rates of smoking and alcohol use offset by rising obesity-related diseases and mental health disorders. Prof Sarah Baird warns that the challenges faced by young people will be exacerbated by climate change, global conflicts, and digital technology. Adolescents in low- and middle-income countries disproportionately bear the global disease burden, yet receive only a small percentage of development aid. Investing in adolescent health is crucial for safeguarding the future, with initiatives such as strengthening schools and ensuring universal access to healthcare being key priorities.
https://www.thenationalnews.com/health/2025/05/21/global-adolescent-health-at-a-tipping-point-as-obesity-blights-middle-east/