mentalhealth

News Desk Islamabad: Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced new initiatives on Thursday aimed at combating sextortion, a form of online blackmail where criminals coerce victims—often teenagers—into sending sexually…

News Desk Islamabad: A prominent psychiatrist has highlighted the devastating impact of smartphones and social media on young people's mental health, calling for urgent collective action from parents, policymakers, and the youth…

Muhammad Hussain Quetta: In the aftermath of decades of conflict and instability, millions of Afghan refugees have fled their war-torn country, seeking safety and a better future in neighboring nations like Pakistan. However, while…

APP  Islamabad: The Head of the Psychology Department at the National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Dr Ulfat, has called for the establishment of a regulatory body specifically for psychologists. This body would be…

News Desk  Islamabad: Mental health disorders are increasingly prevalent, with estimates suggesting that 50 percent to 70 percent of the global population will experience a mental health issue at some point in their lives, said Dr Malik,…

AFP/APP Los Angeles: Superstar gymnast Simone Biles, who is heading to her third Olympics, attributes her extraordinary physical skills to a strong focus on mental health—a topic that has long been taboo in elite sports. "Seeing my…

Imran Takkar Peshawar: In a heartbreaking incident in the Ghaziabad area of Peshawar, the capital of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, a man allegedly killed his three-year-old daughter, sources revealed on Sunday.  The suspect, identified…

News Desk  Islamabad: Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq emphasized that eliminating child labor is crucial for ensuring a bright future for children on Tuesday.  "Children are the future of this country, and no one…

News Desk  Islamabad: Governor Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, Nigeria, commended Prince Harry and Meghan's efforts in addressing mental health issues among the military during his press briefing. Earlier, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle embarked…

News Desk  Islamabad: A study conducted in the UK revealed that married couples have a significantly lower risk of developing dementia compared to single individuals. According to research from Lofberg University, married couples…