Matthew Livelsberger, a 37-year-old decorated Green Beret, died by suicide in a rented Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on New Year's Day. Investigators found that he was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and had written letters about the "burden" of taking lives. The blast injured seven people nearby, but investigators have found no links to terrorist groups or a connection between this incident and another attack in New Orleans. Livelsberger's body was burned beyond recognition, but authorities confirmed his identity through dental records and DNA.
https://www.firstpost.com/world/united-states/soldier-in-tesla-cybertruck-explosion-was-suffering-from-ptsd-says-fbi-dismissing-terror-link-13849735.htmlMatthew Livelsberger, a 37-year-old decorated Green Beret, died by suicide in a rented Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on New Year's Day. Investigators found that he was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and had written letters about the "burden" of taking lives. The blast injured seven people nearby, but investigators have found no links to terrorist groups or a connection between Livelsberger and US President-elect Donald Trump. They are still examining his devices and investigating personal and family issues that may have contributed to the incident.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2025/01/04/soldier-in-vegas-tesla-blast-suffered-ptsd-no-terror-link-fbi/162016The Pakistani government held a conference on mental health, highlighting the nation's growing crisis due to traumas such as wars, terrorism, and natural disasters. Renowned psychiatrist Prof Saeed Farooq noted that around 4% of Islamabad's population, approximately 10,000 residents, suffer from severe mental health conditions like schizophrenia. The lack of a national mental health policy and inadequate resources are exacerbating the issue, with experts calling for immediate action to address these gaps and ensure equitable access to mental health services across the country.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1268511-ahsan-iqbal-vows-to-implement-national-mental-health-policyIn the early days of 2025, meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg encourages people to practice "radical acceptance," embracing their current reality without trying to change it. This concept is reflected in spiritual healing sessions that focus on letting go not just of what is understood, but also surrendering to the unknown. The idea of parallel paths or "sister lives" can weigh heavily on one's consciousness, as seen in Dan Harris' personal journey from being a skeptic to becoming an advocate for meditation. Harris suggests that finding peace comes from accepting the unpredictability of life rather than trying to control it.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/01/05/the-sunday-times/filipino-champions/embracing-the-pause-a-gentle-start-to-2025/2030402Sydney life coach and counsellor Linda Magson has cautioned against making unrealistic New Year's resolutions, suggesting that failure could have negative consequences for one's wellbeing. Instead, she recommends focusing on small, specific changes such as decluttering and creating a "joy list", which is a personal catalogue of activities that bring happiness.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-14184153/New-Years-resolution.htmlManitoba Premier Wab Kinew announced government initiatives aimed at bolstering mental health supports in Winnipeg. A partnership with the downtown Winnipeg foot patrol is being established and 25 additional mental health staff will be funded to work alongside police. The provincial government plans to add more positions in this year's budget, but has not committed to funding a fourth emergency service.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/support-better-care-advocates-argue-need-for-mental-health-emergency-service-1.7164818A study conducted by researchers at the University of Cambridge has found that loneliness is linked to five specific proteins in the blood, which can contribute to a range of health issues including cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. The study, which analyzed data from over 42,000 adults aged 40-69, discovered that these proteins are more prevalent in people who experience social isolation or loneliness. According to Dr Chun Shen, one of the study's authors, this research highlights the importance of social contact in maintaining good health and suggests that addressing loneliness could be a key factor in reducing the risk of certain health problems.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-14248805/Spending-time-loved-ones-DOES-help-live-longer-Scientists-reveal-social-contact-slash-risk-strokes-developing-type-2-diabetes.htmlChina is launching a comprehensive plan to address dementia by 2030, involving 15 government institutions including the National Health Commission and the National Development and Reform Commission. The plan aims to establish a system for preventing and controlling dementia, which is expected to become more prevalent as life expectancy rises in China due to declining birth rates. To achieve this goal, authorities will conduct cognitive function screenings for the elderly, identify those at risk of developing dementia, raise awareness about prevention and control, standardize diagnosis and treatment services, and expand care services for individuals with dementia.
https://www.scmp.com/news/article/3293436/china-targets-dementia-early-detection-and-care-plan?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionThe FBI has concluded that the Tesla Cybertruck explosion occurred due to a soldier's post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and is not being investigated as a terrorist attack. The incident involved a soldier who was in the vehicle at the time of the explosion, which occurred on a test track in California.
https://www.firstpost.com/world/not-a-terrorist-attack-army-vets-notes-reveal-wakeup-call-motive-behind-vegas-explosion-13849753.html