Prince William, Duke of Cornwall, attended an inaugural gathering focused on equipping young farmers with essential knowledge, skills, and mental health support. He emphasized his commitment to supporting the farming community, highlighting its often-isolated nature and the need for mental health support. Prince William has become the new Patron of 'We Are Farming Minds', a Herefordshire-based charity, as part of this initiative.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1295582-prince-william-named-patron-of-mental-health-charity-as-he-supports-young-farmersToday's fortunes indicate a period of stability and joy for many, bringing opportunities for growth, connection, and small yet significant advancements. However, others are advised to exercise caution in matters of trust, expenditure, and personal well-being.
https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-03-26/opinion/todaysfortune/Wednesdays-fortune-Stability-joy-and-caution/2268297The Supreme Court of India has set up a taskforce to investigate student mental health concerns on campuses and has criticized the Delhi Police for not filing cases in alleged suicides of two IIT-Delhi students, Ayush Ashna and Anil Kumar, who died by suicide in 2023. The court's verdict came after an appeal by their parents, who claimed caste-based discrimination as the reason for the deaths. The taskforce was established on March 24, 2025, following a January RTI query that revealed seven student suicides at IIT-Delhi between 2019 and 2024.
https://www.news18.com/india/rti-series-seven-student-suicides-in-five-years-at-iit-delhi-no-closure-report-says-institute-9275161.htmlTCU women's basketball star Hailey Van Lith revealed she battled suicidal thoughts during her college career, citing exposure to media and social media as a contributing factor. She described feeling trapped and heavily medicated while experiencing immense success on the court, but struggling with mental health issues internally.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/college-basketball/article-14536505/college-basketball-hailey-van-lith-mental-health.htmlThe National Crime Agency has warned about a surge in "Com networks", online gangs of teenage boys who share abuse material and blackmail young girls into performing sex acts or self-harm for online notoriety or money. The groups, known as 'Com networks', are estimated to involve thousands of perpetrators and victims, with reports increasing six-fold in two years. Members of these groups are often motivated by status, power, control, misogyny, or a desire for extreme material. Teenagers are being radicalised online, similar to the character in Netflix drama 'Adolescence', and becoming desensitised to brutal violence. The agency believes their crimes are significantly under-reported, with offenders targeting vulnerable individuals, such as those with eating disorders or mental health issues.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14535885/Online-gangs-sadistic-teen-boys-Britains-FBI-abuse-material-blackmailing-girls-performing-sex-acts-self-harm.htmlThe UK Government's plans to reduce welfare benefits have been criticized by disability advocates after a budget watchdog revealed that proposed cuts would save less than expected. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed further reductions in disability benefits, including halving health-related Universal Credit payments for new claimants and freezing them until 2030. The changes are expected to affect around 3 million families and 800,000 claimants, with Maddy Alexander-Grout, a mother of two with multiple disabilities, warning that the cuts will put pressure on the NHS, charities, and increase suicide rates and homelessness.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14538641/Spring-Statement-case-studies-welfare-cuts-Rachel-Reeves.htmlA recent survey by Randstad found that 40% of UK tech workers quit their jobs last year due to inflexible working conditions, including return to office mandates and long hours. The study of over 2,500 tech workers revealed that two in five respondents left their jobs because of hardline policies imposed by employers. Many remote workers reported feeling a stronger sense of community with colleagues under flexible arrangements, and 68% would trust their employer more if they were given more leniency on work hours, intensity, and remote working. Industry burnout is a significant issue, with 73% of IT workers feeling burnt out or stressed due to heavy workloads, tight deadlines, and lack of resources.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/inflexible-work-policies-are-pushing-tech-workers-to-quitZach Drew, founder of Level Up, has spoken out about his personal journey from hitting rock bottom to recovery, highlighting the importance of seeking help and support. Drew, who has been sober for 10 years, emphasizes that "rock bottom" is a turning point where change can occur. He encourages those struggling with mental health issues or addiction in Saskatoon to reach out to available services and programs, citing the presence of supportive people willing to lend a hand.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11099233/shaping-saskatchewan-zach-drew/Left-wing demonstrators gathered outside Downing Street ahead of the Spring Statement, protesting against benefits cuts and holding signs such as "Cuts kill" and "Welfare not warfare". Charities like Mind and Scope reported a surge in calls to their advice pages following the announcement, with some people indicating they felt suicidal due to the potential loss of support. Experts warned that further welfare cuts could risk lives, citing substantial evidence from 2010 that social security cuts have harmed the health of the UK population.
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