
The idea of calling in sick for your mind rather than your body used to sound like a stretch. These days, in a handful of countries, it is simply how the law reads. Workplace psychology has moved from a nice-to-have conversation into something written into statutes, sick pay schemes, and human rights codes. What counts as “protected” varies a lot from one country to the next. Sometimes it...

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Mindfulness meditation has become increasingly popular in the United States and around the world in recent decades. Apps such as Headspace, Calm and Plum Village – inspired by the Vietnamese Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh – are helping people...
Climate change and emerging environmental pollutants are increasingly recognized as critical determinants of mental health worldwide. Rapid urbanization, rising ambient temperatures, and extreme weather events have been associated with elevated risks of depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and other neuropsychiatric outcomes. At the same time, exposure to emerging pollutants, including microplastics, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), endocrine-disrupting chemicals, artificial light at night (ALAN), and novel airborne contaminants, may adversely...

Easing stress and promoting well-being: Estate planning for older adults Estate planning is one of the most important decisions to make as you get older. Thinking about illness, who would step in, or who gets what, often raises concerns, causing people to procrastinate. What surprises most clients is that a finished estate plan tends to reduce stress rather than add to it. This guide from Ettinger Law Firm...
New survey finds 30% of women received no specific treatment or solution for stress from their providers, despite widespread burnout and delayed...
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From supercharging extreme weather events to boosting the spread of infectious diseases, climate change is already having a huge impact on human health across the...
A survey by consumer insights agency KLA, using YouGov Profiles, shows that South African consumers approach fashion and grooming as tools for...
Mindfulness meditation has become increasingly popular in the United States and around the world in recent decades. Apps such as Headspace, Calm...
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Summary: A study establishes childhood unpredictability as a distinct risk factor for youth mental health. Screening nearly 30,000 children across 19 pediatric...
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A therapist has explained some methods (Image: Paperkites via Getty Images) While a degree of stress in daily life may be anticipated,...
Former rugby league footballer Russell Packer shares about his mental health challenges and how he found support. Photo / Supplied Most of...
