Author: TECH

SINGAPORE – Hearing a school psychologist recommend that her son Marcus leave a mainstream school for a special education (SPED) school left Ms Vivi Lee feeling fearful and overwhelmed.Marcus, then a Primary 3 pupil, was struggling with reading and keeping up academically, and had occasional behavioural problems.He was eventually diagnosed with mild autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a diagnosis that Ms Lee had to deal with at the same time as her husband’s death – an overwhelming season for the family.While Marcus’ school offered extended examination times and one-to-one tutoring, discussions with his psychologist about the recommendation led…

                                The Case Manager I was reading a post from a friend who is battling cancer. He talked about psychological flexibility. As I have not heard this term before, I did a little digging. In this article, I wanted to share what I learned and how nurse case managers working in workers compensation can use this skill to be more effective.   Psychological flexibility may be one of the most important skills workers’ compensation nurse case managers can develop — both individually and within the culture of the teams they work…

Life is fast nowadays. The notifications come every minute, our schedules seem packed, and it is common to be juggling work, relationships, obligations, and our own goals. Amid all this, habits become an integral part of our experience without us realizing it as much as we should. Modern habits are not limited to boosting productivity and managing time. Instead, habits are meant to achieve a better balance and preserve our energy so we can live a more fulfilling life. Sometimes, minor changes done repeatedly will prove more efficient than sudden and large changes done occasionally. Most people will spend years…

Americans working toward retirement are steadfastly focused on maximizing the income that will support their post‑career lives.After years of reporting on retirement and other personal finance issues, I’ve seen how consistently people look for sound advice from those they feel they can trust. They want enough financial security to maintain stability, meet rising costs, and pursue long‑planned goals they set for after they stop working.That’s why attention inevitably turns to Social Security, a cornerstone of retirement planning.Personal finance author and former NBC “Today” Show financial editor Jean Chatzky — and the Social Security Administration (SSA) — emphasize key facts that…

MORE than 60 residents of the Penang Transit Centre for the Homeless in Jalan CY Choy benefitted from free oral health education, dental screening, and sustainability-focused community activities.The activities marked the first phase of COMM@ Love in Transit 2026 (COMM@LiT 2026) – an award-winning university social responsibility effort led by Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) School of Communication students.The programme’s flagship segment, themed “Healthy Teeth, Healthy Happy Life,” highlighted the importance of preventive oral healthcare among vulnerable communities.The oral healthcare session was carried out by dental professionals from the Children’s Dental Centre and the Health Ministry’s Training Institute (Dental).They showed practical…

Hana Financial Group Chairman Ham Young-joo (left) and Paik Kyung-hak, director of Purme Foundation, pose for a photo at a donation ceremony in Seoul on Tuesday. (Hana Financial Group) Hana Financial Group said Wednesday it is launching a comprehensive support program aimed at helping people with disabilities build sustainable and independent lives.The number of people with disabities is growing in Korea, with the program centered on five areas: Rehabilitation, education, housing and welfare, employment and financial services.Hana Financial officially launched the initiative with a donation ceremony Tuesday at its headquarters in Myeong-dong, central Seoul.The group said the donated funds will…

Right-wing factions of the United States and the United Kingdom have spent recent years making claims that transgender women — especially in public restrooms and competitive sports — threaten the safety of cisgender women. But U.K.-based advocacy group TransLucent wanted to put those claims to the test. A new study from the group gathered data from hundreds of public institutions in England, and found that, over the last three years, there have only been four complaints about trans women in women’s single-sex spaces. The investigations specifically examined “whether cisgender women patients or service users had formally objected to sharing spaces with trans women.”Data…

SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Construction industry leaders, labor representatives, mental health advocates, and workers came together during Mental Health Awareness Month for AGC of California and Teichert Construction’s 2026 Mental Health in Construction Standdown on Friday, May 22, at the Placer Parkway Project near the Whitney Ranch Parkway overcrossing at Highway 65 in Placer County. For one hour, construction activity paused as crews and industry leaders shifted their focus to mental health as a critical component of jobsite safety and worker wellbeing. AGC of California members across the state hosted mental health safety stand-downs throughout May as…

Stress has a way of sneaking into everyday life. Whether it comes from work, family responsibilities, finances, health concerns, or an overloaded schedule, too much stress can leave you feeling mentally exhausted, emotionally drained, and physically overwhelmed. The challenge is that stress rarely disappears on its own. Without healthy coping strategies, it can affect your mood, productivity, relationships, sleep quality, and overall well-being. That’s why finding practical tools to manage stress is so important. One of the simplest and most effective ways to gain control over stressful thoughts and emotions is through guided worksheets and exercises. These tools can help…

The Social Security Administration will complete its final payment round for the month On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, sending Social Security benefits to millions of Americans born between the 21st and 31st of any month.Who qualifies for today’s payments?Beneficiaries born on the 21st–31st of any month who enrolled after May 1997.The payment schedule is divided into three groups:Beneficiaries born between the 1st and 10th receive payments on the second Wednesday of the month.Those born between the 11th and 20th are paid on the third Wednesday.Recipients born between the 21st and 31st receive payments on the fourth Wednesday.The last payment round…