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Mental health

When retired husbands become ‘wet fallen leaves’

A review of different studies found a small increase in depressive symptoms following retirement, with a more pronounced increase among those who retired involuntarily. 
A review of different studies found a small increase in depressive symptoms following retirement, with a more pronounced increase among those who retired involuntarily. 

Selena Gomez accused of fraud by mental-health start-up investors

Selena Gomez started Wondermind in 2021 with her mother and Daniella Pierson, the founder of pop culture newsletter Newsette. 
Selena Gomez started Wondermind in 2021 with her mother and Daniella Pierson, the founder of pop culture newsletter Newsette. 

Caring for the elderly: Brahm Centre inks agreement with TTSH to train more students

NorthLight School students Esther Kuan Yi Lin (left) and Puteri Ellysha Misram tending to a patient during a demonstration at the orthopaedic and general surgical ward in the TTSH Integrated Care Hub on June 30.
NorthLight School students Esther Kuan Yi Lin (left) and Puteri Ellysha Misram tending to a patient during a demonstration at the orthopaedic and general surgical ward in the TTSH Integrated Care Hub on June 30.

Beyond screen time, examine nature of youth social media use for more targeted intervention: Experts

Problematic use of social media that goes beyond screen time can sometimes be linked to emotional distress, loneliness, identity struggles, said experts.
Problematic use of social media that goes beyond screen time can sometimes be linked to emotional distress, loneliness, identity struggles, said experts.

Katseye hit by another hiatus as leader Sophia Laforteza steps back

KATSEYE wins New Artist of the Year during the 2026 American Music Awards, in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., May 25, 2026. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
KATSEYE wins New Artist of the Year during the 2026 American Music Awards, in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., May 25, 2026. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

Schools have integrated children with autism. Have they included them?

This is not just about stigma. It’s about the fear that many opportunities for their children may no longer be within reach.
This is not just about stigma. It’s about the fear that many opportunities for their children may no longer be within reach.

We are more aware of autism, but how well do we understand it?

Public recognition of autism certainly exists, but it is often shaped by narrow and incomplete stereotypes, says the writer.v
Public recognition of autism certainly exists, but it is often shaped by narrow and incomplete stereotypes, says the writer.v

More mums breastfeeding successfully, but basic struggles persist: KKH study

A new KKH study shows that mothers want to breastfeed, and can successfully do so when they receive timely intervention and support.
A new KKH study shows that mothers want to breastfeed, and can successfully do so when they receive timely intervention and support.

TikTok settling three teen social media lawsuits in California ahead of trial

Some young people have accused social media companies of designing their platforms to be addictive and harming their mental health.
Some young people have accused social media companies of designing their platforms to be addictive and harming their mental health.

When every neighbour reminds you that you’re ageing

Most older people do not spend their days dwelling on ageing until everyone around them reminds them that they are growing old, say the writers.
Most older people do not spend their days dwelling on ageing until everyone around them reminds them that they are growing old, say the writers.

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