Keywords: Mental health


Poll shows broad U.S. support for tighter social media regulation

Public pressure is growing in the United States for stronger oversight of social media platforms, particularly over concerns about their impact on children and teenagers. A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll suggests that Democrats and Republicans increasingly share concerns about the need for tougher rules. According......

Meta faces major California trial over alleged impact of Instagram and Facebook on minors

Meta is preparing to face one of the most consequential legal challenges yet brought against its social-media platforms in the United States, as four states seek to prove that the company deliberately designed Instagram and Facebook to encourage addictive use among minors. The federal case is scheduled......

Meta faces nearly $1 billion penalty over alleged harm to young users in the United States

Meta has been ordered to pay nearly $1 billion in penalties and compensation over allegations that its social media platforms contributed to harm among young users in New Mexico. The ruling also introduces a series of restrictions on how minors can use certain features of Facebook and Instagram, marking......

United Kingdom expands community mental health services with new local support centers

The United Kingdom is preparing a major expansion of community-based mental health services through a nationwide plan aimed at making psychological support more accessible. The initiative will establish new mental health centers in easily accessible public locations, including libraries, former bank......

Suicides among Israeli soldiers rise amid growing psychological pressure

The number of suicides among Israeli military personnel has reportedly increased since the beginning of 2026, raising renewed concerns about the psychological impact of prolonged military service and continued conflict. According to a report by the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, two female soldiers reportedly......

Paris knife attack suspect transferred to psychiatric care after police custody ends

A man arrested following a knife attack that injured three women in Paris has been transferred to psychiatric care after prosecutors determined that his medical condition was incompatible with continued police custody. The Paris Prosecutor's Office confirmed that the suspect's detention was......

France to fund seven new child trauma care centers, Macron announces

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a major expansion of specialized healthcare services for children who have experienced abuse or neglect, pledging funding for seven new multidisciplinary care centers beginning in 2027. The initiative aims to strengthen long-term medical and psychological......

Study finds unexpected mental health benefits of attending live sporting events

Attending live sporting events may offer more than entertainment, according to new research from the University of Tsukuba in Japan. Scientists have found that watching sports in the company of other fans can strengthen social bonds, reduce stress, and improve overall psychological well-being. The study......

Macron visits Necker center highlighting health gaps among children in French care system

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to visit the Asterya child support center at Necker Hospital in Paris on Tuesday, drawing attention to the healthcare challenges faced by young people under the country's child protection system. The presidential visit aims to showcase a coordinated care model......