News & Insights Across Asia
New data highlights the challenges faced by working mothers in balancing career and family, revealing a significant impact on mental health. This issue resonates globally, affecting women across Asia and beyond.
Japan faces a persistent challenge as youth suicides remain near record highs in 2023, with 513 students taking their own lives according to a government report, highlighting urgent mental health concerns.
On World Mental Health Day, Dr Xu Lin from Shanghai Jiao Tong University emphasizes the importance of holistic patient care, highlighting the need to address both physical and psychological health needs.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signs a law requiring schools to limit smartphone use, aiming to address mental health concerns among students and enhance focus on academics.
South Korean municipalities are initiating programs to help socially withdrawn youths, known as hikikomori, reintegrate into society and combat isolation.
Lexi Thompson announces she will step back from the LPGA Tour after this year, citing mental health considerations ahead of the U.S. Women’s Open.
Former U.S. drone operator Brandon Bryant reveals his inner turmoil after conducting drone strikes in Afghanistan, expressing deep disgust and self-hatred over his actions.
Brazilian nurse Thuany Silva turns her struggle with long COVID into a mission to study its mental health impact, highlighting the psychological challenges faced by patients and healthcare workers.
Barcelona-based therapist Javiera Morales Daviu embraces rural life and online therapy to find new balance amid the pandemic.
Brandon Bryant, a former U.S. Air Force drone operator, shares his experiences and the lasting impact of thousands of drone missions in conflict zones.
A look into how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting mental health in Asia and strategies to cope with the psychological challenges during these uncertain times.
Spanish psychologist Ariadna Garcia offers remote therapy to COVID-19 patients, helping them cope with illness and loss through virtual support.
Psychologist Wang Yi dedicated herself to supporting Wuhan’s residents during the peak of COVID-19, providing critical psychological aid and symbolizing hope as the city faced unprecedented challenges.