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SINGAPORE – Rebalancing resources towards prevention and addressing the impact of technology on adolescents are key mental health priorities for the Ministry of Health (MOH) here, as the prevalence of mental health conditions continues to spike around the world, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on April 24. Speaking at the WorkWell Leaders Awards 2026, Mr Ong said the ministry was moving to allocate more resources towards preventing mental health issues, correcting a balance that now tilts towards funding hospitalisation and treatments.Singapore operates on a four-tier mental health framework, with prevention and early intervention at Tier 1 and 2, where…

It is no secret that unless Congress stops procrastinating and passes significant policy modifications to existing Social Security regulations, benefits will be seriously reduced. In less than 10 years, there will likely not be enough workers paying into Social Security to fully support the number of workers who will be retiring at existing benefit levels. In a recent article in Ed Slott’s newsletter, Social Security expert Heather Schreiber makes this point. Because so many U.S. families depend on income from Social Security, her column is mandatory reading for both individuals who currently receive Social Security benefits and those who expect to receive them in the future. Schreiber points out that no single change to Social Security regulations is likely…

Seeing how some of her young clients struggled to express their feelings openly has led a clinical psychologist to create a companion card game to help children share their thoughts and emotions more easily.Launched April 4, Emokins was designed by Kuala Lumpur-based indie game development company 1+1 Studios and took one year to conceptualise.”Emokins came from a very real gap I kept seeing in my clinical work. Children were experiencing big emotions but they didn’t have the language, safety or structure to express them. While many may seem uncooperative or difficult during therapy sessions, they simply don’t know how to express…

Wordsmith World has published Dancing Through Menopause by Betty Johansen, a guide offering evidence-based strategies for managing the mental health and emotional well-being challenges that can arise during menopause.Big Spring, United States, April 13, 2026 /NewsNetwork/ — Wordsmith World has published Dancing Through Menopause, a new book by Betty Johansen that explores the mental health challenges women may face during menopause and offers practical strategies for building emotional resilience. The book comes amid a notable awareness gap: according to reporting in The Guardian, only 28% of women are aware that menopause can trigger new mental illness, a gap the publication…

As the start of a new month approaches, millions of Americans who rely on Supplemental Security Income are preparing for their next payment, a crucial source of support that helps …

When you try to control too much, you enjoy too little. This morning I met up with an old friend, someone whom I care about deeply but have internally struggled with for years because I’ve always been worried about her health. I want to help her heal, because I feel I’m losing her. I want to teach her the time-tested tools for living a happier, simpler, healthier life that I’ve helped so many other people with — so she can give up her addictions, take up exercise and mindfulness, nurture her needs, and be transformed into a healthy person again.…

We all have that little voice inside that doubts us sometimes. But what if we could turn that voice into our biggest cheerleader? That’s where these positive self-talk worksheets come in. They can help us overcome our fear of the unknown overcome that anxious voice in our heads. Think of these worksheets as friendly chats with yourself. They help you remember the good stuff about you and challenge the not-so-good thoughts. Each worksheet has its own fun twist. Whether it’s making a list, scoring feelings, or answering questions, it’s all about boosting your confidence. Ready to get started? Let’s dive…

Petaluma, CA, April 24, 2026 — Elizabeth Harding, LMFT in Petaluma, CA provides compassionate, trauma-informed therapy grounded in Attachment Theory, Internal Family Systems, and the Gottman Method to help individuals and couples manage anxiety, navigate relationships with greater ease, and create lasting emotional change.Therapy with Elizabeth Harding is a deeply relational, trauma-informed process designed to help clients understand the patterns that keep them stuck and begin building new ways of relating to themselves and the people around them. Whether someone is struggling with persistent anxiety, working through communication challenges with a partner, or trying to make sense of how past…

Marriage changes a lot, personally and financially. You and your spouse may have to work out a new budget, build a new retirement plan, and get used to a new tax filing status. Even your future Social Security benefit could look different as a result of tying the knot. Most people think that marrying automatically entitles you to a spousal benefit on your partner’s work record, but the truth is a bit more complicated. The Social Security benefit(s) you’re entitled to can change over time. Here are five key Social Security milestones you and your partner will encounter as you…

Chris Robert, via Unsplash Millions of Americans who have a Canadian parent, grandparent, or even a great-grandparent, will be eligible to apply for citizenship under a new law. Second citizenship is an excellent asset for anyone to have, as it gives access to additional options for financial planning, real estate, education, and consular support abroad with potentially extra visa-free travel. Back dated to December 15th, Canada’s new citizenship law puts it in line with several European countries that allow one to use family records or genealogical charts to prove familial ties to a country. Filing the new form costs less…