Several companies are incorporating annual check-ups and health scans into their employee benefits to ensure overall well-being. This includes brain checks, which are considered crucial, alongside other vital signs. Mental health support is also being prioritized through collaborations with non-profit organizations offering mental help lines, where employees can access private advice without compromising confidentiality. Coaching, therapy, and counseling services are available for both executives and employees experiencing performance issues due to toxic work environments. Physical activities like gym facilities and exercise programs, including Zumba classes, are encouraged to promote mental health benefits through regular lectures by nutritionists and fitness experts. A mandatory mindfulness hour, including a 15-minute online facility, is being implemented to foster calmness and mental peace among employees, recognizing that investing in mental health is essential for overall productivity and success.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40353596/mental-health-more-than-a-buzz-wordPrevent Child Abuse America, the nation's oldest and largest nonprofit organization, is launching a public service announcement (PSA) campaign to support families in preventing child abuse and neglect. The Healthy Families America program has been proven to reduce child abuse and intimate partner violence while improving long-term health and educational outcomes. The PSA aligns with Prevent Child Abuse America's vision of a world where all children grow up happy, healthy, and supported by strong families and communities.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/prevent-child-abuse-america-launches-groundbreaking-public-service-campaign-to-prevent-child-abuse-before-it-happens-302403742.htmlThe US government has questioned the Defense Department's practice of disqualifying individuals with physical or emotional impairments, including mental health conditions, from serving in the military. This practice is under scrutiny after a court case highlighted concerns about fairness and professional judgment.
https://stltoday.com/news/nation-world/government-politics/article_fcd83e89-a880-5589-8cc8-51985c177441.htmlLegal petitions challenging Adani's power project have been withdrawn from Sri Lanka's Supreme Court. In India, student suicides nearly doubled over the past decade, prompting calls for urgent action. An online portal has been launched to pay tributes to departed loved ones. Sleeping well is crucial for overall health and wellbeing. West Bengal has informed the Supreme Court about a new exercise to identify Backward Classes. A Deputy Collector was found dead at home in Ramanagara district. The water level in Papanasam Dam stands at 93 feet, prompting efforts to recover 14 acres of land encroached by Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy near Bengaluru.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/daily-quiz-on-earthquakes/article69343415.eceNile Gardiner, Director of the Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom at the Heritage Foundation, is calling for significant scrutiny of a $250,000 donation made by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's charitable foundation to Ashley Biden's Women's Wellness (Spa)ce in Philadelphia. The Archewell foundation was revealed as a founding partner of the initiative, which aims to provide a trauma-informed wellness center for women.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14509045/trump-hunter-biden-secret-service-ashley.htmlIndonesia's Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin announced a nationwide health screening program aimed at reaching over 280 million people. The program, which began on February 10, 2025, provides free health screenings for conditions such as heart disease and mental health issues. Pregnant women and under-five children are given priority, with screenings to be conducted at community health centers and integrated health posts. The program will expand to schools starting July 2025, targeting children aged 7-17 years.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/348889/777000-people-register-for-free-health-screening-program?utm_source=antaranews&utm_medium=desktop&utm_campaign=top_newsLouise Redknapp opened up about the emotional toll of her split from Jamie Redknapp on a podcast, revealing she felt like she'd reached "the lowest a human could get" during that time. The public scrutiny made it harder for her to cope with her mental health struggles, but her children were what kept her going.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14509043/Louise-Redknapp-says-gave-reaching-lowest-human-following-split-ex-husband-Jamie.htmlA grieving mother, Louise Fender, expressed feelings of betrayal by authorities after her mentally ill daughter Rosie's death. Rosie, 26, had been living with mental health issues, including being scared of going outside and hearing voices, before taking her own life near Romsey, Hampshire in February 2022. Her family and former IT teacher Nicholas Haines claim NHS Southern Health provided inadequate support to Rosie despite her severe needs.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14512465/Mother-mentally-ill-daughter-killed-breaks-tears-inquest-lack-support.htmlA study by the German Centre for Addiction Research in Childhood and Adolescence found that over a quarter of 10- to 17-year-olds exhibit risky or pathological use of digital media, with 4.7% considered addicted. This rate is significantly higher than the risk associated with cannabis and alcohol consumption, with figures ranging from five to 50 times higher.
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