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Two studies find an increase in mental health portrayals on TV, and they're more positive
The studies, commissioned by MTV Entertainment Studios in partnership with the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative and Media Impact Project, found more positive portrayals of mental health on TV.
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Parents overestimate sons’ maths skills more than daughters’, study finds
Gender stereotypes at home may hamper female students’ ability to progress in the classroom, research suggests. Parents are more likely to overestimate maths ability in sons than daughters, according to research that suggests that gender ...The Guardian - World -
Sweltering heat across Asia was 45 times more likely because of climate change, study finds
Sizzling heat across Asia and the Middle East in late April that echoed last year’s destructive swelter was made 45 times more likely in some parts of the continent because of human-caused climate change, a study Tuesday foundABC News - Health - Climate -
High levels of weedkiller found in more than half of sperm samples, study finds
Glyphosate found in samples from French infertility clinic raising questions about controversial chemical’s impact on fertility. More than 55% of sperm samples from a French infertility clinic contained high levels of glyphosate, the world’s most ...The Guardian - World -
Elected officials share personal mental health struggles
Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania and Harris County Texas Judge Lina Hildago are some of the most outspoken elected officials telling Americans it's okay to not be okay. Both officials have taken leaves of absence for their mental health ...CBS News - Top stories -
'Catastrophic': Inside Gaza's mental health crisis impacting civilians, aid workers
Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, international organizations said there is "catastrophic" mental health crisis in Gaza affecting civilians and aid workers.ABC News - Top stories -
Maui fires left victims food insecure and with health issues, survey finds
Hundreds of Maui residents say their health has declined since the deadly August wildfires, and researchers warn it "could deteriorate further" if access to care isn't improved soon.CBS News - Top stories -
EU investigates Facebook owner Meta over child safety and mental health concerns
Company’s social media platforms, which also include Instagram, may have addictive effects, says European Commission. • Business live – latest updates. The European Commission has opened an investigation into the owner of Facebook and Instagram ...The Guardian - World - European Union -
Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii crowned Miss USA after previous winner resigned, citing mental health
Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii has been crowned Miss USA 2023, more than a week after the previous titleholder resigned for mental health reasonsABC News - Entertainment -
Cowboys' Dak Prescott meets fan who said he wouldn't be alive without QB's mental health message
Dallas' International Fan of the Year Eduardo Flores said he wouldn't have gotten through father's death without PrescottCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Prof Andrea Mechelli: ‘People who live near green space are less likely to struggle with mental health issues’
The scientist leading a study into how the urban environment affects our wellbeing on the surprising and lasting psychological benefits of even just a small dose of nature. Andrea Mechelli, a clinical psychologist and neuroscientist, is professor ...The Guardian - World
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