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Dr. Michele Nealon, President of The Chicago School.For decades, workplace mental health has been treated as a personal matter, separate from productivity, performance and organizational outcomes. Today, that separation no longer holds.As labor markets fluctuate and work becomes more complex and demanding, mental health and well-being have become decisive economic variables. According to a recent study from the McKinsey Health Institute, each dollar invested in scaling mental health interventions could have a fivefold economic return. They influence workforce participation, retention, innovation capacity and institutional resilience. For organizations across sectors, including higher education, mental health infrastructure is no longer an optional…

Add Silicon Canals to your Google News feed. “You can’t be serious. There’s no way you’re 67!” I overheard this at a coffee shop last week, and it got me thinking. The woman being complimented looked genuinely amused, but what struck me was her response: “It’s just how I live my days.” She’s not alone; I’ve met dozens of people in their 60s and 70s who seem to have discovered something the rest of us are missing. They move with energy, their skin glows, and there’s a lightness to them that defies their birth certificates. What are they doing differently?…

Social media promised interpersonal connections that were free from the constraints of time and physical distance. Then why are so many people feeling lonely? A 2024 Harvard study found that 21% of Americans live with serious loneliness, and 73% of respondents think technology is one of the reasons.To fight this, many people are logging off social media and seeking connections in the physical world. Drawing on research and pop culture, Spokeo outlined eight ways Americans are finding friendship away from social media platforms.‍1. Running clubs are the new social networkRunning clubs are a new, popular way of socializing and meeting…

Gurgaon: A clinic for mental health services was launched at Gurugram University during the inauguration of ‘Samanvay 2026′ on Monday. The clinic, named ‘Mano Sukoon Clinic’, will begin services next week and will cater to university students as well as the general publicUniversity officials said a licensed clinical psychologist will be hired from outside and will be available at the clinic along with two psychiatrists. Nominal charges will be taken to ensure that professional mental health services remain affordable and accessible to all sections of society.The clinic has been established by the department of psychology in collaboration with the Institute…

The government has unveiled sweeping plans to reform support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England’s schools.Under the proposals, the number of pupils receiving an education, health and care plan (EHCP), which sets out the level of help a young person is legally entitled to, will start falling each year from 2030, according to official projections.Instead, around one in eight SEND children currently on an EHCP will transition to new plans between 2030 and 2035.While the percentage of pupils with an EHCP is predicted to keep rising until 2029/30, the education department has estimated it will…

New research suggests that everyday eating habits during adolescent pregnancy may be closely tied to mental well-being, highlighting nutrition as a potential factor in prenatal psychological health. Study: Skipping Breakfast and Lunch, as Well as Reducing Milk and Dairy Intake, Is Associated with Depressive Symptoms in Pregnant Adolescents. Image Credit: neontetra1 / Shutterstock In a recent cross-sectional study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers examined how dietary habits and food diversity relate to depressive symptoms among 344 pregnant adolescents receiving care at a tertiary perinatal center in Mexico City, predominantly from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. The findings showed that specific eating behaviors,…

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On February 1, Billie Eilish won the 2026 Grammy award for song of the year for her track “Wildflower.” “I feel so honored every time I get to be in this room,” Eilish said in her acceptance speech, standing beside her brother — and collaborator — Finneas O’Connell. “And, as grateful as I feel, I honestly don’t feel like I need to say anything, but that no one is illegal on stolen land … It’s just really hard to know what to say and what to do right now, and I feel really hopeful in this room.”“Our voices really do matter and…

Since mindfulness is something you can practice at home for free, it often sounds like the perfect tonic for stress and mental health issues.Mindfulness is a type of Buddhist-based meditation in which you focus on being aware of what you’re sensing, thinking, and feeling in the present moment.The first recorded evidence for this, found in India, is over 1,500 years old. The Dharmatrāta Meditation Scripture, written by a community of Buddhists, describes various practices and includes reports of symptoms of depression and anxiety that can occur after meditation.It also details cognitive anomalies associated with episodes of psychosis, dissociation, and depersonalisation…

Protein is often associated with athletes, gym routines or weight goals, but its role in the body goes far beyond performance. For active adults, protein is a daily foundation that supports strength, energy, recovery, and overall well-being. Whether someone trains regularly, stays active through work, or simply wants to feel stronger and more resilient, consistent protein intake plays a central role in supporting an active lifestyle. Director, Sports Performance and Nutrition Education This World Protein Day, Dr. Krissy Ladner, Director of Sports Performance and Nutrition Education at Herbalife, shares her expert insights on protein. Protein Beyond the Gym Protein provides…