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THE Selangor government is launching a PeerZ pilot programme in two Bandar Utama secondary schools, including the one where a fatal stabbing occurred last year, to provide peer-based emotional support for students before involving mental health professionals. In a report by an online news portal today, State executive councillor for Public Health and Environment Jamaliah Jamaluddin (picture) said the initiative will supplement the existing Peer Support Programme (PRS) run by the state department.  According to her, issues relating to school safety and student counselling support were raised during a meeting with parent representatives after the tragic incident. “PeerZ aims to provide a platform…

On Jan. 18, at the second weekly Dartmouth Student Government meeting of the winter term, senators listened to two presentations about mental health on campus — the first by faculty members involved in Evergreen.AI, and the second by members of the student Mental Health Union.  During the meeting, MHU co-presidents Ming Zha ’27, Chelsae Mills ’26 and policy chair Luna Zhang ’29 shared their takeaways from the Ivy League Mental Health Conference, which was held from Nov. 7 to Nov. 9 at Princeton University Zha said there was a “student mental health crisis,” with 13% of students reporting seriously considering…

                                What Do You Think? Survivors of Texas employees who die at work can sometimes sue employers for wrongful death. But, no matter how tragic or dramatic the death, they’ll have one especially big hurdle in the way, the Workers’ Compensation Act’s exclusive remedy provision. A case involving a grain bin cleaner who was sucked under corn and killed illustrates what it might take to clear that hurdle. In that case, the employee entered a running grain bin to recover a grain vac hose and…

Mental hygiene is equally important as personal hygiene. Extremely low government investment in mental health has been the bugbear of the country, the fact notwithstanding that mental health awareness has gained significant traction in the country in recent times. In this context, Sanjog Karki of The Himalayan Times had a tête-à-tête with Safar Pokharel, an experienced clinical psychologist and mental health practitioner as well as a veteran of mental health campaigns, as the latter shared his insights on the matters related to mental health.Q. What is the criteria of normal and abnormal behaviour in psychology? A. Normality and abnormality are…

A new year often brings a renewed sense of motivation—and for many people, that motivation centers around money. Whether your goal for 2026 is to reduce debt, rebuild savings, improve your credit, or simply feel less anxious about your finances, improving your financial well-being starts with a plan. Financial health isn’t about perfection or drastic overnight changes. It’s about making informed, intentional decisions that move you toward stability and peace of mind. Here are five practical, realistic ways to strengthen your financial well-being in 2026—no matter where you’re starting from. 1. Give Yourself a True Financial Fresh Start Financial stress…

Certain Social Security recipients in the U.S. are tomorrow set to get their first benefits of the new year, in the latest payment run on the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) schedule for January 2026. Because of the way the SSA structures its payment calendar, this week’s beneficiaries are among millions of Americans who have faced the longest possible wait for this month’s Social Security benefits.Who gets a Social Security payment on Wednesday, Jan. 21?Payments are to be sent out to a particular group of recipients of retirement benefits, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and survivor pay.Of the roughly 70 million…

In a new five-part series, Positive News meets leaders who are reshaping business, community and culture by putting purpose into practice What does success look like when purpose, rather than profit, is the starting point? What is the human experience of turning ideals into action? And what does it really mean to live your values in work and life, especially in an era of purpose fatigue? Positive News is exploring these questions as part of The Purpose Pioneers, a new five-part podcast series that launches today. Across five warm and insightful conversations, host Sarah LaBrecque meets people at the forefront…

184 years ago today, the British Empire first occupied Hong Kong Island. The positioning and power of the British Empire in the region was coupled with the famously deep water port to create a trading post like no other. The influence of the British and Chinese working together turned this tribal backwater into one of the world’s most generative economies and unique destinations. READ some flashpoints in its history… (1841) Hong Kong Island – credit Momo, CC 3.0. BY-SA An international port of call for all western sailors, merchants, and mercenaries, the great majority of the island’s inhabitants even in the…

How do you personally view mental health in daily life?It’s all about small, mindful practices — exercise, gratitude, appreciating little moments, and slowing down. Being present while eating, spending quality time with family, and taking time to unwind is so important. In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to burn out if you don’t balance hustle with holistic care. For long-term wellness, mental well-being is crucial. I do a lot of yoga and enjoy slow mornings. I like taking time to relax, eat meals with family, read, listen to music, and just enjoy simple routines.How’s 2026 shaping up?Lovely! I’m keeping things…

                                The Case Manager I heard a story on NPR over the weekend about kindness. The reporter shared an experience that changed his life. One day, he was in the men’s room at an airport, and a fellow traveler was washing his hands. When the traveler left, he said to the attendant standing in the corner, “Thanks for keeping it clean.” He said that phrase was so powerful to him that he has repeated it whenever he left a restroom where an attendant was present.   In a world that often feels loud and divided, that…