Can Being Hikikomori Lead from Habit to Addiction?
High-pressure life sometimes makes youngsters retreat from the world. It’s a growing phenomenon of young people withdrawing into themselves to escape the stresses of society
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How Women Are Striving to Find a Balance Between Work and Family
There's immense pressure on women to balance their work and home lives. Could not trying so hard be the first step?
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The Growing Popularity of Mental Health Accounts on Instagram
Despite its reputation for superficial glitz, Instagram has proven itself a surprisingly good resource for those seeking mental health support during the pandemic
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Netflix’s Ratched May Still Have Something Important to Say, Despite Its Flaws
The show's confused attempt to address mental health care underlines the fact that the issue needs more attention
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Teens Did Surprisingly Well in Quarantine
More sleep, more quality time with family and a healthier relationship with social media are helping them cope better with the current restrictions
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Can Horror Movies Be Bad for Your Mental Health?
As the winter nights draw in, more and more of us will be curling up on the sofa with a horror film. But can scary movies have negative effects on our mental health?
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Is Winnie the Pooh a Metaphor for Mental Health?
There's more than just a children's story: the beloved book might also provide an illuminating way of looking at post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Beyond stereotypes: a challenge for Pop Culture
Mainstream cinema hasn't always been nuanced when it comes to represent mental health. From Psycho to Atypical, how stigmas have been turned into brave storytelling.
