Experts: Youth’s mental wellbeing requires transformation of cities and social life

[ PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Youth Mental Health Index can be a vital tool for monitoring the “psychosocial health” of youth on a periodic basis, say experts. Consultant paediatrician Datuk Dr Amar Singh HSS said the mental health problem faced by youth is not peculiar to Malaysia but has been observed worldwide. “It might be … Read more

York University accused of censoring student’s Hong Kong protest

[ The University of York has been accused of censoring a Chinese student after it cut its livestream of a graduation ceremony when the student held up a pro-Hong Kong flag. Kyle Ma, 27, from Shandong in China, graduated from an MA in Social Justice and Education at the University of York in February. During … Read more

Pariksha Pe Charcha: Countdown to ‘Pariksha pe Charcha’ 2024: PM Modi’s De-Stressing Tips Await Youth says Edu Minister

[ NEW DELHI: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan emphasised the importance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s ‘Pariksha pe Charcha‘ programme on Sunday. “The initiative, which is aimed at boosting students’ self-confidence, stress management, and overall well-being, has now expanded into a national event” he said.The Union Education Minister highlighted the youth‘s eagerness for PM Modi’s … Read more

Misuse of nitrous oxide ‘laughing gas’ soars by 175% in a year

[ Medical episodes involving the misuse of nitrous oxide have soared by 175 per cent in just a year, official figures have revealed. Referrals from doctors to the National Poisons Information Service (NPIS), which offers clinicians expert advice on toxicology, about patients needing medical assistance from laughing gas increased the most out of all drugs … Read more