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Mental health

‘Downward spiral’: French mother blames social media for teen’s suicide

A French mother has accused TikTok of exacerbating, with its self-harm content, her son’s distress and pushing him to kill himself.
A French mother has accused TikTok of exacerbating, with its self-harm content, her son’s distress and pushing him to kill himself.

‘This is the end’: Australian teens mourn loss of social media as ban begins

Australia has ordered 10 major platforms, including TikTok and Instagram, to block around a million users under the age of 16 or face massive fines.
Australia has ordered 10 major platforms, including TikTok and Instagram, to block around a million users under the age of 16 or face massive fines.

Australian mum of late teen says social media ban ‘bittersweet’

Ms Mia Bannister shows a tattoo dedicated to her son, Ollie, who took his own life after being bullied online.
Ms Mia Bannister shows a tattoo dedicated to her son, Ollie, who took his own life after being bullied online.

Hong Kong grapples with mental health crisis after Tai Po inferno

Volunteers sit in front of the flowers left by mourners for the victims of a deadly fire at the Wang Fuk Court residential estate in Tai Po district of Hong Kong on December 8, 2025.  PHOTO: AFP
Volunteers sit in front of the flowers left by mourners for the victims of a deadly fire at the Wang Fuk Court residential estate in Tai Po district of Hong Kong on December 8, 2025.  PHOTO: AFP

Actor Pierre Png wants to use his fame to tackle teen suicide, silent struggles, menopause

Pierre Png wants to use his celebrity for a greater good – to shine light on taboo topics, including suicide, mental health and menopause.
Pierre Png wants to use his celebrity for a greater good – to shine light on taboo topics, including suicide, mental health and menopause.

Youth mental health improved when schools reopened during pandemic, study finds

Nine months after schools reopened, the probability that a child would be seen by a provider for a mental health condition was reduced by 43 per cent.
Nine months after schools reopened, the probability that a child would be seen by a provider for a mental health condition was reduced by 43 per cent.

National Gallery Singapore is Asia’s first Healing Arts Centre of Excellence

The Calm Room is a dedicated space where visitors can rest if they are feeling overstimulated.
The Calm Room is a dedicated space where visitors can rest if they are feeling overstimulated.

Christmas unplugged: Australian teen social media ban brings holiday headspace woes

Annie Wang, 14, and Ayris Tolson, 15, use their mobile phones, ahead of Australia’s social media ban for users under 16, which is scheduled to take effect on December 10, in Sydney, Australia, November 22, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams
Annie Wang, 14, and Ayris Tolson, 15, use their mobile phones, ahead of Australia’s social media ban for users under 16, which is scheduled to take effect on December 10, in Sydney, Australia, November 22, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams

Norris answers his critics with first F1 title

Formula One F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - December 7, 2025 McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates on the podium after becoming the 2025 Formula One World Champion REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki
Formula One F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - December 7, 2025 McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates on the podium after becoming the 2025 Formula One World Champion REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

So there’s a name for people like me: Otroverts

The writer, who enjoys solitude and has described herself as "an introvert with flashes of extroversion", has since discovered that she is an otrovert, with no sense of belonging to any group or identity.
The writer, who enjoys solitude and has described herself as "an introvert with flashes of extroversion", has since discovered that she is an otrovert, with no sense of belonging to any group or identity.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.