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Unlike clinical diagnostic tools that measure specific conditions like depression or anxiety, the MHQ is a broad measure of mental functioning. It encompasses 47 indicators across emotional, cognitive, social, and physical domains, including emotional regulation, attention, stress resilience, focus, relationship stability and more. A low score suggests diminished capacity to navigate life’s challenges effectively.

Many people assume that once they’re able to start getting Social Security, they won’t need to work anymore. But in reality, Social Security will only replace about 40% of your wages if you earn an average paycheck. So it’s pretty common for people to need outside income to supplement those benefits. The good news is that if you decide to work after claiming Social Security, you’ll be allowed to do so. But it’s not a given that you’ll be able to earn as much as you want without consequences. Image source: Getty Images. Understand how Social Security’s earnings test works…

Distributed by EIN PresswireAn emerging educational model in Buffalo shifts community focus from enduring chronic stress to prioritizing physiological regulation and baseline well-being. BUFFALO, NY, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — In several historic neighborhoods across Buffalo, New York, including Hamlin Park and the Masten District, the education and social impact organization Luxorae LLC is advancing a newly defined framework for community resilience. Rather than treating resilience as the capacity to endure prolonged socioeconomic stress, this emerging educational approach—termed liberation-centered learning—emphasizes access to rest, safety, and physiological regulation as foundational requirements for sustainable civic life. Developed through community-based programming…

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Chair of the Indonesian Communication Scholars Association (ISKI) in East Java and a communication lecturer at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) at Airlangga University, Suko Widodo, sees the recent surge in suicide cases involving adolescents and students as a reflection of increasingly complex psychosocial pressures.Three suicide cases involving adolescents and students occurred in close succession in several regions of Indonesia recently. East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) reported several students ending their lives, Demak was shocked by an elementary school student’s suicide, and Bandung mourned the death of a student, suspected to be a result of a…

Credit: Unsplash+ Cannabis use has become more common in recent years, especially in countries where it has been legalized. While many people see it as a way to relax or cope with stress, new research suggests that increasing cannabis use may be happening alongside rising mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, and thoughts of suicide. A large study in Canada looked at the health data of about 35,000 people aged 15 and older over a ten‑year period. The research was led by scientists at McMaster University and used information from two national surveys conducted between 2012 and 2022. During…

The same year she won an Academy Award, Lupita Nyong’o was in debilitating pelvic pain.In 2014, she was regularly fatigued, pre-anemic, and felt immense pain during her periods. She said her traditional upbringing enabled the pain to continue.“When we hit puberty, we are taught that periods mean pain; cramping, clotting, discomfort are all ‘normal,’” she said. “So when my periods became more painful, I didn’t question it. When they doubled in length in my twenties, I accepted it. When severe clotting began, I still didn’t sound the alarm. I had been taught that pain was simply part of being a…

Lakshmi Vijayakumar, founder of Sneha, presents a plaque to N. Ram, director, The Hindu Group, at the National Conference on Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Awareness, and Compassionate Care organised by Sneha. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Narratives that highlight stories of hope and recovery following suicide attempts can encourage help-seeking behaviour, experts said on Friday during a panel discussion at the National Conference on Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Awareness and Compassionate Care organised by Sneha, a non-governmental organisation.The panel included N. Ram, Director, The Hindu Group, Greg Armstrong, Professor, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, Thomas Niederkrotenthaler, Professor of…

By Vincent Gunde A Catholic health care organization providing community health based mental health and disability inclusion services- St. John of God Hospitaller services Malawi will implement Health integrating mental health into Primary Health Care system within Lilongwe Archdiocese health facilities in the central region of Malawi. The project which will run for three years will be implemented in Dowa ( Mtengowanthenga and Chezi), Mchinji (Ludzi and Guillime) and Lilongwe ( Namitete, Nambuma and Mlale) targeting 15,306 individuals with mental health challenges. The organization will implement the project alongside with its key partners Ministry of Health, Ministry of Gender, Lilongwe…

The Rising Importance of Vitamin AwarenessThe global health community has been increasingly focused on the importance of vitamins and their role in maintaining overall well-being. Recent studies and public health campaigns have highlighted the critical need for adequate vitamin intake to prevent deficiencies and support optimal health. This article delves into the latest developments in vitamin awareness, the benefits of supplementation, and the global initiatives aimed at improving public health through better nutrition.Understanding Vitamin DeficienciesVitamin deficiencies are a significant public health concern worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), millions of people suffer from deficiencies in essential vitamins such…

In 2012, Paul Rudd held his first all-star bowling tournament to raise money for The Stuttering Association for the Young (formerly known as Our Time). The experience proved so rewarding that the “Ant Man” and “Anaconda” star has hosted the event annually for 12 years straight. “I got to know the kids, and I came to some of their meetings and learned about the foundation,” Rudd told Vanity Fair at the first event at Manhattan’s Lucky Strike. Proceeds from the events fund vital programs such as free and sliding-scale speech therapy programs, the creative arts program Confident Voices, and Camp SAY — the…