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The Tokyo metropolitan government is strengthening its support for improving accessibility to the arts for people with disabilities.The Japanese capital is offering subsidies to arts organisations that introduce measures to help people with visual or hearing difficulties enjoy art, such as brochures written in Braille and sign language interpretation.The initiative was introduced after Tokyo was selected in 2022 to host the Deaflympics for the first time.The sporting event, known as the Olympics for people with hearing difficulties, took place for 12 days through Nov 26 last year.In fiscal 2024, which ended last March, the Tokyo metropolitan government established a scheme…

Key Takeways The Ticket to Work Program encourages financial independence for people with disabilities.Participants can work without immediately losing Medicare or Medicaid coverage.Eligible beneficiaries receive support from employment networks and vocational rehabilitation agencies.The program provides job placement, training, and other services for disabled workers aged 18 to 64.Participation is free and voluntary for Social Security recipients. The Ticket to Work Program helps disabled participants gain independence and paid employment without losing access to critical healthcare coverage and other benefits. Eligible beneficiaries can receive assistance through qualified service providers, which are organizations that offer employment services, vocational rehabilitation services, and other…

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has launched the “Mental Health 360” campaign, in collaboration with the global biopharmaceutical company, AbbVie, to strengthen community awareness of …

Company Logo Key market opportunities in the mental health services industry include the rising demand for teletherapy and mental health apps, driven by increased awareness and technology integration. Despite a professional shortage, the sector is poised for growth due to increasing prevalence of mental illness, especially among adolescents. Dublin, Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “The U.S. Mental Health Treatment Market 2026: Outpatient & Inpatient Facilities, Apps & Therapists” report from Marketdata LLC has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This Marketdata LLC study tracks the $118 billion, highly fragmented mental health services market: outpatient and inpatient mental health and…

Once upon a time, the most predictable celebrity side hustle came in the form of a frosted glass bottle. In the 2000s, fragrance was the ultimate A-list accessory. The world’s biggest stars bottled moods that cost the same as a department-store spritz, from Britney Spears’ Curious to Glow by J.Lo. Come the late 2010s and early 2020s, celebrity brands like Fenty Beauty by Rihanna and Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez began to dominate product displays.These days though, it’s less about smelling or looking like your favourite celebrity, and more about stepping into how they live and feel. Wellness products –…

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has partnered with Moner Bondhu to implement a comprehensive mental health and life skills development program for 5,000 students across 10 schools in remote and underserved rural communities of Bangladesh.The partnership was formalized at a ceremony held recently at EBL’s head office in Dhaka, where Ahmed Shaheen, additional managing director of EBL, handed over a cheque for the program to Tawhida Shiropa, founder and CEO of Moner Bondhu.The initiative aims to address the growing mental health and social challenges faced by adolescents, including emotional distress, school dropout, early marriage, abuse, and limited access to future opportunities.Through…

Writing in a wellness journal is a small, affordable and effective daily habit that can help you stay organised, process feelings, and record moments of joy or self-reflection to look back on.Sure, you can scribble your thoughts down on the back of an envelope, but when such aesthetically pleasing and thoughtfully designed journals exist to help you record your innermost thoughts, why would you?To find the best wellness diaries for all needs and budgets, our Good Housekeeping editors set aside some daily ‘me time’ and trialled a range of designs, from pocket-friendly planners to hardback styles, with specific goals in…

What’s the story Indoor plant care can be an effective way to promote mindfulness and self-care. By focusing on the needs of plants, you can cultivate a sense of calm and presence. This practice encourages you to slow down, observe details, and connect with nature indoors. Here are five ways to integrate indoor plant care into your daily routine for mindfulness and self-care. Start with simple plants Starting with easy-to-care-for plants can make the process less daunting. Succulents or snake plants require minimal attention and thrive in various conditions. This way, beginners can build confidence without feeling overwhelmed. As you…

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Last Updated:January 13, 2026, 13:27 ISTEmotional awareness, routine, gentle movement, mindful breathing, quality sleep, and meaningful connections work together to build resilience over time.Take a moment to reflect on the joys in your life. January often arrives with pressure to improve, reset, and reinvent overnight. While the new year can feel like an ideal starting point for better mental health, experts say meaningful change doesn’t come from drastic resolutions or rigid routines. Instead, mental well-being thrives on small, repeatable practices that support emotional regulation, reduce stress, and build resilience over time. Beginning the year with simple, intentional habits can help…