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Behind the Smiles: Mental Health in South Korea’s High-Pressure Society

Mad in America

A Silent Crisis Despite rising awareness, mental health is still a taboo topic in many Korean families. of Koreans reported experiencing at least one mental health issue in the past year, such as chronic stress, anxiety, or depressive symptoms. Ive also been one of them. Psychotherapy is rarely suggested.

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Government must lead the way in turning around deteriorating mental health in England, says Centre for Mental Health

Centre for Mental Health

The UK Government must take action to turn around the decline in the nation’s mental health over the last decade, as seen in today’s national adult mental health survey, Centre for Mental Health chief executive Andy Bell said today. in 2007, and 18.9% in 2014, to 22.6% in 2023/24. This is not inevitable.

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Does Bipolar Disorder Get Worse with Age? Understanding the Impact on Older Adults

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

Bipolar disorder is a lifelong mental health condition characterized by intense mood shifts, from manic highs to depressive lows. But as individuals age, many wonder: Does bipolar disorder get worse with age? Bipolar disorder symptoms in aging adults may appear subtler than in younger individuals.

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Psychiatry of Old Age Faculty: Statement on the treatment of older adults in nursing homes

College of Psychiatrists of Ireland

Old Age Psychiatrists have been providing psychiatric care to nursing home residents as long as the specialty has existed. The Psychiatry of Old Age faculty has noted an improvement in provision of home support services, but this is often not adequate to keep a person at home where they are often their happiest.

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Lost in Psychobabble? Cut Through the Jargon for Real Mental Clarity

Mad in America

P sychology, mental health, and recovery are often discussed in overly formal language, making the process of healing seem complex and intimidating. However, beneath the jargon lies a straightforward approach that can effectively address most mental health challenges. My Personal Journey I know this firsthand.

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South African and Brazilian Youth Leaders Reimagine Global Mental Health Care

Child Mind Intitute

In South Africa, as in many places around the world, young people have faced exclusion from important mental health policy and decision-making spaces, resulting in policies and practices being developed without their voices included. So, I wanted to be part of something that creates real change.”

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Eldest Daughter Syndrome: How Being the Oldest Affects Mental Health

Zencare

These daughters become the go-to fixers, caregivers, and peacemakers from a young age. Let’s break down what it means to live with eldest daughter syndrome, how birth order plays a role in mental health, and, most importantly, how to begin healing. How Does Eldest Daughter Syndrome Affect Mental Health?