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Tag: Mental Health
Virtual Reality has the potential to treat many mental illness problems, and yet it may not live up to its hype
VR is a complicated topic, but some people are going out of their way to innovate and help adapt it to the demanding world of healthcare.
More than just belief— how faith helps some with mental health
Individuals, Christians, and experts share how walking with God brings comfort, courage, and peace.
Humans are so attached to gardening, but why?
Gardening and spending time outside has some immense benefits for the mind, body and soul, from vitamins, hormones, bacteria, energy, and instinctual and chemical reactions to physical fitness, happiness, and health.
Recent public statements from Carey Price and Naomi Osaka are more open to share mental health illness. That’s a good thing.
35 percent of athletes suffer from a mental health disorder. Carey Price and Naomi Osaka are a part of that 35 percent both suffering from some sort of anxiety and more.
The mental health of many kids and teens has only gotten worse since the beginning of the pandemic
A youth mental health program administrator tells 8forty that returning to in person socialization has contributed to stresses for some individuals.
Instagram is harming the average teen’s mental health
The app makes body image issues worse for 1 in 3 girls, according to recently leaked research that Facebook saw 2 years ago.
How a new device got me moving and saved my mental health
With more and more people struggling with mental health issues, there are a lot more ways to cope and heal.
Infographic: The disproportionate impact COVID-19 has on the mental health of Indigenous people
Indigenous communities face many complications and limitations which makes things much harder during the pandemic.
Why does this generation have higher rates of mental illness?
Lots of cases of mental illness has been diagnosed and it’s a major incline from a few decades ago.
How school causes stress in teens
Teenagers health is threatened in high school and university, due to lack of sleep, proper nutrition and mental wellness.
Fashion brands keep making controversial merchandise
Gucci, Prada and Burberry all coming out with clothing consumers are finding very offensive.
Mental illness stigma is a bigger issue than we think and something needs to be done about it
Unless we address the shame and silence around mental health issues, we will continue to see harmful effects on those with illness, their friends and family, and society at large.
The problem with Hong Kong’s education system
Hong Kong students tell 8forty they are stressed out and feeling hopeless due to an education system that determines their future.
Our ignorance about psychosis has a real-life impact
As we direct our attention to anxiety and depression, we often forget the other illnesses that claim them as symptoms
The negative impact fame has on child stars
The enormous pressure, drinking or drugs and other issues that fame brings up can cause serious problems and even ruin people’s lives. Daniel Radcliffe was one who had a lucky outcome, however others like Macaulay Culkin and Lindsay Lohan haven’t been as fortunate.
From getting tough on crime to reducing harm, there’s more than one way to tackle substance abuse
While Singapore is quick to hand out the death penalty for trafficking, Portugal has legalized drug use.
Crystal meth use among teens is a challenge for Maple Ridge’s new mayor
Under the gazebo in Peace Park, kids smoking meth are one symptom of the city’s drug and crime crisis.
Seasonal affective disorder can hurt one as well as their relationships with others
It is difficult to deal with the damaging effects that SAD has on a person, however, it is treatable in many ways.
Using marijuana to treat mental health is not the best idea
While there are medical benefits to using CBD which is present in pot, the mental health benefits of marijuana must be weighed against the mental health damage it can do.
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