Late Miss USA Cheslie Kryst thought her accomplishments were ‘just OK,’ mom says: How high-functioning depression presents

Late Miss USA Cheslie Kryst thought her accomplishments were ‘just OK,’ mom says: How high-functioning depression presents

The symptoms of high-functioning depression may present differently than the serious signs of major depressive disorder, such as dietary changes, sleep disturbances, fatigue and feelings of hopelessness, says April Simpkins, mother of the late Miss United States winner. Joined. Cheslie Kryst. following her death of daughter At age 30 in 2022, Simpkins shared that Cheslie … Read more

Ontario hospitality workers could be eligible for  free mental health services, including couples counselling – NOW Toronto

Ontario hospitality workers could be eligible for  free mental health services, including couples counselling – NOW Toronto

All hospitality workers certified by Smart Serve Ontario are eligible to receive free mental health services. On May 9, Smart Serve partnered with a mental health advocacy group. Not from 9 to 5 and non-profit health and benefits organization green shield develop the Smart Serves Cares campaign to address substance use and mental health issues … Read more

‘Courageous’: Candid Fanning’s admission

‘Courageous’: Candid Fanning’s admission

Surfing legend Mick Fanning has spoken openly about his mental health struggles after losing his third brother, urging young people to do the “brave” thing and speak out and seek help. Fanning, a three-time world surfing champion, recently said goodbye to his brother Ed at a moving memorial service where mourners paddled through the waves … Read more

Addressing Malaysian adolescent mental health woes

Addressing Malaysian adolescent mental health woes

The recently released National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2023 has highlighted several key mental health issues that are of serious concern. One million people, or 4.6% of Malaysia’s population, aged 16 years and older have symptoms of depression. This is double the figure obtained in the previous NHMS in 2019. What is more alarming … Read more

The 5 things scientists say could improve mental health

The 5 things scientists say could improve mental health

Scientists have discovered five types of activities that have been linked to good mental health when done regularly. While there are a number of behaviors that could have a positive impact on well-being, large cohort studies in Australia and Canada discovered five specific types of behavior that, when carried out consistently, could lead to better … Read more

‘I feel like I’ve failed’: The psychological toll of the rental crisis

‘I feel like I’ve failed’: The psychological toll of the rental crisis

It’s a crisp autumn morning in Perth and 26-year-old Madi is sitting in a patio in pajamas and holding a hot cup of coffee. You can see a gray sky through the tree branches swaying in the wind. Madi got up early for a phone interview with ABC RN all in the mindand she’s outside … Read more

How to stop over-medicalising mental health

How to stop over-medicalising mental health

For a place with a reputation for demure stoicism, Britain is remarkably open about mental health. Britons are more likely than people in any other rich country to think that mental illness is an illness like any other. Only Swedes are more accepting of the idea that a history of mental health problems should not … Read more