[ Emily (name changed by request), a 25-year-old Dubai resident, found herself captivated by a TikTok video titled “Signs You Have Bipolar Disorder”. As she watched the video, a profound sense of recognition washed over her. She couldn’t help but relate to the symptoms described in the video, feeling as though it was speaking directly … Read more
[ The anti-smartphone movement is having a moment. On March 25, Florida governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning children under 14 from social media platforms. In February, the UK government backed tighter guidance to keep children from using their smartphones at school. In the past year, grassroots organizations like Smartphone Free Childhood have risen … Read more
[ My boyfriend says he must meditate for one hour every day. Why does this annoy me so much? He works in tech, if that’s relevant. —Seeking Enlightenment Dear Seeking, I think it’s pretty obvious. On the one hand, meditation is the most self-centered, antisocial habit there is—or one of them, at least. (I can … Read more
[ Every night, I—like millions of others—put on a noise machine to help me sleep. Mine offers several types of noise: white, pink, green, and brown. I’ve noticed something strange, though. After about 30 minutes of the noise pumping into my head, I start to hear things. Sometimes it’s music, like a full orchestral score. … Read more
[ On the first nice day of spring — or whenever it’s particularly sunny, breezy, and warm — it seems like everyone crawls out of the woodwork to enjoy the weather. This is when the parks and sidewalk cafes fill up, people set out to stroll and everyone blasts their favorite tunes in the cars … Read more
[ House Republicans want a government watchdog to look into how the federal government has managed unspent mental health funding, including COVID-19 emergency money and funds provided to launch the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. In a letter sent Tuesday to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee said the … Read more
[ Annie feels a jolt of alarm. “I could just set her there,” Doug says. “That’s easy enough.” “I know, but it would be better if she could do it herself.” “Why?” Annie asks. “Our sexuality is an integral part of who we are,” Monica says. “How tapped in you are to your sexual desires … Read more
[ Jaya Bachchan, Shweta Bachchan, and Navya Naveli Nanda were seen discussing the use of the internet in the new generation and how younger individuals are sharing their opinions on everything through social media in their recently released episode of ‘What The Hell Navya’. In this episode, Shweta was criticized by her mother, Jaya Bachchan, … Read more
[ Imran Khan remains a beloved figure in Bollywood, despite his absence from acting for some time. His fans’ enduring affection for him has remained steadfast over the years. Last year, he opened up about his mental health challenges and acknowledged that he had previously attempted self-harm, sharing his journey on his Instagram platform.In a … Read more
[ Whether you’ve stopped talking to your parents, have built some sturdy emotional boundaries to protect yourself from siblings, or are just in the early stages of recognizing that you grew up in a toxic family, congratulations! You’ve already taken the extremely difficult yet important step towards a happier, healthier life. That said, the hard … Read more
