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WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN ON THIS TOPICExternal causes of morbidity and mortality, particularly falls and road traffic crashes, are major contributors to injury, disability and death worldwide.However, large-scale epidemiological evidence from low- and middle-income countries on the patterns and severity of these causes has remained limited.WHAT THIS STUDY ADDSIn a multicentre dataset (n=329 989), falls were the most frequent external cause, while road traffic crashes presented the strongest association with severe and fatal outcomes.Mechanical forces and exposure to temperature, poison or nature contributed to the injury burden, with higher risk observed among adults and older males.HOW THIS STUDY MIGHT AFFECT RESEARCH,…

Your Social Security payment is probably one of the most reliable deposits in your bank account, but not every month looks exactly the same. Holidays and weekends occasionally push payment dates around, and July 2026 is one of those months. This month, recipients who normally receive their Social Security benefit on July 3 — including those who began receiving benefits before May 1997 and dual SSI/Social Security beneficiaries — will see their payment land a day earlier than usual. Below, we’ll cover the full July Social Security payment dates and what to do if your payment doesn’t arrive when expected…

Serena Neel, an influencer with millions of followers across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, has developed a reputation for being a little absurd. But her antics are always for a good cause.Whether it’s shopping for 45 Angel Tree recipients around the holidays, giving her delivery drivers thousands of free drinks and snacks, or getting a job cleaning porta-potties, she knows how to capture viewers’ attention.Her most recent escapade? Filling a pool with 50,000 pickles.Before you worry about how wasteful that is, Neel is already ten steps ahead of you.The pickles were purchased from Josh’s Pickles, an independently-owned business that found itself…

Mysuru: Mysore Open Forum (MOF) has organised a talk on ‘Positive Health – How to be physically and mentally fit’ by Dr. C.R. Chandrashekar, a People’s Psychiatrist, at 10.30 am on Sunday (June 28) at Kalpa Kshetra Auditorium, 581/1, Vijayanagar 4th Stage, 1st Phase, Mysuru. The talk is open to all. [Mob: 94498-19536].  Dr. Chandrashekar, who is also is an academic and a mental health advocate, has served as a professor and Deputy Medical Superintendent at NIMHANS, Bengaluru.  Known for his contributions to community psychiatry and public mental health in India, he has worked in general psychiatry, forensic psychiatry and community psychiatry.  He played a key role in formulating and implementing the…

CDC resources on children’s mental health.) 4. Conflict Resolution Strategies Teaching students to resolve conflicts without hostility is another hallmark of Conscious Discipline. Role-playing scenarios and guided discussions empower students to articulate their feelings and negotiate solutions collaboratively. Real-Life Examples of Success Numerous schools across the country have implemented Conscious Discipline with remarkable success. For instance, a school in Virginia reported a significant decrease in office referrals and suspensions after adopting the program. Teachers noted that students were more engaged and better at managing conflicts. This data reflects the positive impact that emotional regulation skills can have not just on…

Orange County, CA, USA, June 26th, 2026, FinanceWireA new look at how financial strain, loss of sleep, and digital tools are reshaping mental health across the US. AMFM Healthcare has announced new findings on stress among Americans and AI, following a national study of 2,000 adults. The study revealed that nearly 73 percent of Americans deal with daily stress, a factor that is driving many to look beyond traditional methods for relief. And even though exercise remained a popular choice, there was a growing trend of people turning to digital solutions, such as artificial intelligence, to help them navigate their mental…

With the OASI trust fund projected to run dry by late 2032, three advisors explain how to stress-test plans, reframe the conversation, and keep clients from panicking The clock on Social Security is ticking louder. According to the 2026 annual report from the Social Security Board of Trustees, released June 9, 2026, the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) trust fund is projected to run dry in late 2032 — at which point incoming payroll taxes will cover only 78% of scheduled benefits, triggering an automatic 22% reduction in monthly checks for all retirees unless Congress acts. The depletion would affect…

Mom Emily with Artie, Jack, and their older brother – family photo In what is believed to be the first surgical program of its kind in Australia, a pair of profoundly deaf twins have received cochlear implants at the same time. The marathon 8-hour surgery involved 4 implants on 4 ears and 2 boys, all done in order to minimize the impact of pre and post surgical preparation on the family, and for the twins—who survived a premature birth—to make another important milestone together: hearing mom’s voice for the first time. Artie and Jack were born prematurely due to a…

Attachment Theory overview on Wikipedia.) Therapeutic Intervention: Engaging with a mental health professional can provide a safe space for individuals to explore their feelings and work on attachment-related issues. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and attachment-focused therapy are effective modalities. Mindfulness Practices: Techniques such as meditation can help individuals become more aware of their emotions and reactions in social situations, fostering better emotional regulation. Gradual Exposure: Taking small steps toward emotional vulnerability can help ease the discomfort associated with intimacy. This might include sharing personal thoughts with trusted friends or gradually participating in social activities. Active Listening: Practicing active listening in conversations…

You did the long exhale. You ran your wrists under cold water. Ten minutes later you are still buzzing, or you have gone flat and far away, and the advice that was supposed to help has mostly left you feeling like the problem is you. Here is the part most of that advice skips. Learning how to regulate your nervous system is genuinely harder when you are neurodivergent, not because you are doing it wrong, but because the standard playbook was built for a wider window than the one you have. This is the version of nervous system regulation that…