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New analysis reveals that millions of UK employees are struggling with their own mental health due to those around them exhibiting stress, depression, or anxiety. The research* found that 964,000 workers in the UK reported themselves to be suffering from stress caused or made worse by work. With the average workforce made up of nine people, and 26% of those susceptible to second-hand-stress, this means 2,255,760 workers could be suffering from second-hand stress – 7% of the entire UK workforce. The study, which analysed data from Legal & General outlining the growing pressure on Line Manager wellbeing and mental health…

A landmark youth mental health initiative spearheaded by Mpower, of the Aditya Birla Education Trust, is setting new benchmarks within 62 colleges, reaching over 1,12,000 students. Through the COPE programme, structured sessions are fostering awareness and peer support, prioritizing early identification and intervention for mental health challenges.Prominent in the initiative’s success is the leadership role embraced by young women, shifting mental health from mere awareness to actionable outcomes. ‘Integrating mental health into the educational fabric, we are ensuring proactive support and empowerment,’ stated Mrs. Neerja Birla, Founder & Chairperson of Mpower.Recent reviews reveal significant strides in peer-support roles and…

Kenyan smallholders are celebrating healthier soils and soaring harvests following a regenerative agriculture drive led by Farm Africa. The charity’s STRAK project – Strengthening Regenerative Agriculture in Kenya – aims to boost rural livelihoods and improve climate resilience, and has supported 60,000 farmers since 2017. The initiative upskills local farmers in regenerative techniques. They are then tasked with sharing their newfound knowledge within their communities. More than 70% of participating farmers in Kenya’s Embu and Tharaka Nithi counties have adopted methods such as intercropping, agro-forestry, crop rotation and use of farmyard manure. They’re reporting up to 81% higher yields and…

For most women, the journey into perimenopause doesn’t start with a missed period; it starts with a sense that the “internal compass” has gone haywire. It begins in the late 30s or early 40s, often arriving as a series of unexplained emotional shifts. One morning, the resilience that once powered you through a high-pressure career or a chaotic household feels replaced by a sudden, sharp irritability or a fog that refuses to lift. This isn’t a “midlife crisis”—it is a biological rewiring. What is perimenopause?  Perimenopause is the transitional phase before menopause marked by fluctuating estrogen and progesterone levels. According…

Maintaining your mental, physical, and emotional well-being is an important way to live a full life and look years younger than you actually are. Even if you are constantly busy, you still can find a few minutes a day to improve your health and preserve your youthful energy and appearance.Researchers studying how to age well have suggested that the most common themes in successful aging include the importance of engaging in social relationships, good cognitive and physical functioning, the avoidance of disease, and resilience. So with that in mind, focus on the habits that won’t just help you look younger,…

140 years ago today, an American inventor used electrolysis to extract aluminum from aluminum oxide, a process that eventually resulted in reducing the price of aluminum by a factor of 200, making it affordable for many practical uses from soda cans to the Wright Flyer. As small grains amid clay, it was thought by medieval alchemists to be the grains of dirt from a second, currently forming, earth. Today, more aluminum is produced than all other non-ferrous metals combined. The process was discovered by Charles Martin Hall, who helped found the Pittsburgh Reduction Company, which became the Aluminum Company of…

Health is defined by the World Health Organization as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. More often than not, it takes conscious efforts by individuals to become healthy or maintain good health. There are many obvious signs of an individual being healthy that can be experienced by themselves or observed by others. That can include being energetic throughout the day and carrying out all necessary tasks without fatigue or physical or mental blocks. However, according to Dr David Abbasi, an orthopaedic sports surgeon based in Florida, there are…

Marquette University students behind Black Mindz are working to break mental health stigma in the Black community, winning funding and forming an LLC as they plan to expand nationwide.

The Rajasthan Education Department has announced a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening mental health support for students in government schools, amid growing concerns over exam-related stress and anxiety.Officials said the focus is on building a school environment that is safe, encouraging and emotionally supportive, so that students grow not only academically but also with confidence and emotional resilience.FOCUS ON EMOTIONAL BALANCE ALONGSIDE ACADEMICSSchool Education Secretary Krishna Kunal said the department is prioritising students’ overall development by introducing activities that help them manage pressure and express emotions in healthy ways. Measures such as yoga sessions, gratitude-based classroom activities and interactive…

DOHA: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has reaffirmed its continued support for Al Tamakon Comprehensive School (also known as Al Tamakon for Comprehensive Education) to strengthen the stability of the educational journey for students with disabilities and provide a safe, stimulating learning environment that promotes equal opportunities and social integration.In a statement on Sunday, the Ministry said the support reflects a comprehensive vision to advance equal educational opportunities for vulnerable groups by easing financial burdens on families and enabling students to fully benefit from specialized academic and rehabilitation programs. It noted that…