Young finance professionals, particularly those working in investment banking firms such as Credit Suisse in New York, have been using prescription stimulants like Adderall and Vyvanse to stay alert during long work hours. According to reports, some employees are even crushing the pills and snorting them at their desks. Mark Moran, a junior banker who landed an internship at Credit Suisse, obtained a prescription for Adderall from a local health clinic despite not being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by his family's psychologist.
https://nypost.com/2024/12/16/business/wall-street-bankers-snort-lines-of-crushed-adderall-from-their-desk/Patrick Mahomes, the quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, was involved in a car accident and suffered injuries. However, this article is not about him, but rather focuses on other news stories. The article mentions that Vice President Kamala Harris told Democratic National Committee staffers that their "spirit will not be defeated" after layoffs, and that Trump adviser collapsed on stage while giving a speech at the Young Republican gala. It also reports that professors are being accused of playing a role in an Ivy League student's mental breakdown, and that ABC News host George Stephanopoulos quit his show after making a mistake about Donald Trump. Additionally, it mentions that Alina Habba was tapped as a counselor to President Trump, and that tech leaders are seeking meetings with the incoming administration. The article also reports on various other news stories, including a CNN defamation case and a potential pardon for Hunter Biden.
https://www.foxnews.com/us/white-house-staying-quiet-mysterious-drones-terrorizing-americans-more-top-headlinesSinger Lily Allen has opened up about her mental health struggles on her podcast Miss Me?, revealing she is "not in a great place mentally" and has stopped eating. She has been attending therapy sessions to cope with the challenges of relocating to New York with her husband David Harbour and their two daughters, Ethel Mary and Marnie Rose.
Miquita Oliver has spoken candidly about her struggles with alcoholism, revealing she attended therapy sessions while intoxicated in an attempt to cope with her addiction. The 40-year-old presenter, who previously declared bankruptcy due to an unpaid £174,000 tax bill in 2012, discussed how hitting rock bottom led her to seek help and eventually stop drinking for a period of time.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14199521/Miquita-Oliver-therapy-drunk-alcoholism-bankruptcy.htmlTikTok's #ThinkTwice campaign aimed to promote kindness and positivity by featuring content from popular creators such as @yimotapir, @wfsufina, and @lawyergandhi, as well as civil society organisations like @mycontentforum and @awammalaysia. The initiative also included three livestream webinars with mental health professionals and experts, which were viewed by over 417,000 people. Additionally, the #ThinkTwice resource hub recorded around 300,000 visits and over 500 students from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam pledged to promote a safer online community in collaboration with Content Forum. The campaign was launched in September 2024 and aimed to raise awareness about TikTok's Community Guidelines and safety features.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2024/12/17/tiktoks-thinktwice-campaign-engages-millions-in-malaysia-with-262-million-views-on-digital-safety/160194Vicky Pattison has spoken out against trolls who have accused her of faking her premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) battle. The former Geordie Shore star, 37, took to Instagram to address the "ignorant" comments and share her personal experience with PMDD, a condition that causes severe symptoms including depression, anxiety, headaches, joint pain, and suicidal thoughts. Pattison has suffered from PMDD for years and feels it makes her feel "worthless". She shared photos of herself in tears and with a swollen stomach to illustrate the severity of her symptoms.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14201153/Vicky-Pattison-passionately-hits-ignorant-trolls-accused-faking-health-woes-amid-heartbreaking-PMDD-battle.htmlDr. Anna Lembke has written two books on the topic of addiction, including "The Official Dopamine Nation Workbook" and "Drug Dealer, MD". In her research, she found that addiction is a compulsive behavior that can take many forms, including substance use or habits that cause harm to oneself or others.
https://www.deseret.com/magazine/2024/12/15/digital-addiction-anna-lembke/Dr. Lam Ching-choi, chairman of Hong Kong's advisory committee on mental health, suggests that authorities should allow for greater sharing of psychiatric patients' information among professionals to better address their needs and reduce the risk of tragic incidents. This proposal comes after a case in September where a police officer fatally shot a knife-wielding schizophrenic patient who had attacked his wife and mother. Dr. Lam believes that if healthcare and welfare systems work more effectively together, such tragedies can be prevented by providing timely support to patients with mental health issues.
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3290877/hong-kong-should-consider-more-sharing-psychiatric-patient-data-expert?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionPriyanka Chopra has revealed how learning Tai Chi for her film Don transformed her mentally. She credits the martial art form with promoting deep relaxation, reducing stress levels, and improving focus and concentration. Regular practice of Tai Chi has also been shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, improve sleep quality, and increase self-awareness by encouraging an inward focus.
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