The Unforgettable Chorus in New York is using music as a therapeutic tool to help individuals with memory loss reconnect with their loved ones and themselves. Since its inception in 2011, the choir has provided a supportive community for those living with dementia, allowing them to engage in singing and social activities that promote emotional connection and a sense of belonging.
https://www.voanews.com/a/music-bridges-memory-gaps-for-new-york-alzheimer-s-patients/7907376.htmlMr Koo, a tattoo artist based in Hong Kong, has spoken out about his personal struggles with mental health. Despite growing up in a relatively affluent family, he experienced financial difficulties due to his father's lavish spending habits. This led to feelings of insecurity and rebellion during his youth. As an adult, Mr Koo found solace in art, which has become a crucial part of his life and advocacy for mental health awareness in Hong Kong.
https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3290953/hong-kong-tattoo-artist-mr-koo-talks-mental-health-and-finding-solace-art?module=post_magazine&pgtype=sectionWendy-Ann Paige, a former actress and sex guru, struggled with financial difficulties in the years leading up to her death at age 61. Despite achieving fame and earning a significant income from her breakout film, which sold 1.3 million copies in Britain, she was living on just £6-a-day by the end of her life. Her partner, Christian Bines, revealed that Paige's struggles with depression and PTSD led to a reliance on benefits, and she often went without basic necessities, including food.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14207737/lovers-guide-star-Wendy-Ann-Paige-final-years-tragic.htmlA recent study led by Dr. Bruno Bizzozero-Peroni, a postdoctoral researcher at the Health and Social Research Centre in Spain's University of Castilla-La Mancha, suggests that engaging in any form of physical activity can be an effective way to prevent depression. The research found that promoting physical activity, regardless of its intensity or type, is beneficial for mental health.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/the-next-step-to-treating-your-depression-may-be-upping-your-step-count-study-says-1.7148426A recent study by the Murdoch Children's Research Institute found that almost three-quarters of Australian adolescents experience clinically significant symptoms of depression or anxiety during their teenage years. The research, which tracked over 1,200 children from Melbourne between 2012 and 2019, revealed that 74% of participants reported experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety at least once between the ages of 10 and 18. Notably, girls were found to be at a higher risk, with 84% reporting symptoms compared to 61% of boys. The study's lead author, Ellie Robson, expressed concern about the findings, highlighting that mental health problems in adolescence can have serious lifelong consequences.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/health/almost-three-quarters-of-australian-adolescents-experience-depression-or-anxiety-study/Researchers from the University of Nottingham's Schools of Psychology and Medicine have found that employees are experiencing mental and physical issues due to being constantly connected through digital technology. A study published in the journal Frontiers in Organisational Psychology revealed that the constant connectivity and high work pace driven by the digital workplace is detrimental to employee well-being, leading to stress, anxiety and a sense of overwhelm. The research team conducted detailed interviews with employees from various professions and found that the "digital workplace technology intensity" was a major contributor to these issues, as workers felt burdened by the proliferation of messages, apps and meetings in their digital workspaces.
https://www.montanarightnow.com/lifestyles/health/hyperconnected-employees-experiencing-dark-side-of-digital-work/article_3cb6dbd1-25ca-5640-ab12-6fae62738145.htmlMany companies in the city are granting no-questions-asked Wellness Day leave to their employees, including Roseina Coutinho, as part of an effort to promote work-life balance and reduce office stress. This initiative allows employees like Coutinho to take a break from work without needing to provide justification, helping to combat burnout, stress, and mental health challenges.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloid/hyderabad-chronicle/fitness-day-leaves-for-professionals-1847670A recent survey found that nearly 40% of respondents reported being held back by stigma and discrimination, while a further 46% were deterred from engaging in activities such as job applications, socializing, and participating in sports due to the fear of being stigmatized or discriminated against. The survey was conducted by the mental health project team at Kemh.gov.fk, who are working with the community to address stigma related to mental health issues.
https://en.mercopress.com/2024/12/18/falklands-publishes-survey-results-of-a-mental-health-anti-stigma-campaign#commentsThe University of Utah has appointed Dr. Robert Carter as its new leader, who will oversee several projects including the completion of a new medical building, the launch of a hospital and health center in West Valley City, and the opening of new facilities for the Huntsman Cancer Institute and Huntsman Mental Health Institute. As a neurosurgeon and researcher with experience at Harvard Medical School and the University of California, San Diego, Carter brings a wealth of knowledge to his new role. He has also served as co-director of brain tumor programs at both institutions and helped launch the integration of academic and clinical teams at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital earlier this year.
https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/12/17/carter-university-utah-health-vice-president-medicine-harvard-byu/