Keywords: Mental health


Goa considers restricting social media access for children

India’s leading tourist destination, the state of Goa, is examining the possibility of restricting or banning access to social media platforms for children, following rising concerns about mental health and online safety. The proposal is inspired by measures adopted in other countries, notably......

French lawmakers vote to ban social media for children under 15

French lawmakers have approved a bill banning access to social media platforms for children under the age of 15, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to protect young people online. The measure, adopted overnight by a large majority, is strongly supported by the government and President......

UK union urges social media ban for under-16s to protect learning

The UK teaching union NASUWT has called on the government to ban social media use for under-16s, citing concerns over concentration, mental health, and classroom behaviour. The union argues that unregulated access to social media contributes to poorer behaviour at schools, anxiety, and exposure to violent......

Unseen struggles of women in India’s vibrant markets

Beneath the lively colors and constant motion of India’s bustling markets lies a quieter, more complex story of endurance. Women often at the heart of these economic spaces, shoulder immense pressure as they balance livelihoods and family responsibilities while navigating entrenched inequalities. Across......

Tragic discovery of four-year-old girl found dead in Rhône, mother hospitalized

A four-year-old girl's lifeless body was discovered on November 17 in Montrottier, a small commune approximately 30 kilometers from Lyon. The investigation is in its early stages, with authorities confirming that the girl may have died from suffocation, although this has yet to be officially verified. Following......

Morocco ranks third in Africa for depression rates in 2025

Behind the everyday smiles, Morocco has emerged as one of Africa’s most affected nations by depression, according to figures from World Population Review, as cited by The African Exponent. In 2025, approximately 2.326 million Moroccans, 6.54% of the population, are experiencing depressive symptoms.......

Delta State University student found dead on campus in apparent suicide

A tragic incident unfolded Monday morning at Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi, after a student was found hanging from a tree on the central campus. Authorities have identified the deceased as 21-year-old Demartravion “Trey” Reed, a student at the university. University Police......

Talyia Hosny calls for unity to combat online harassment

In a digital age where social platforms can both unite and harm, the rising tide of online harassment demands urgent attention. Talyia Hosny, a rising influencer and daughter of Egyptian singer Tamer Hosny, has broken the silence on this issue through an emotional Instagram reel. Her heartfelt message......

Moroccan youth squeezed by unemployment, weak services, and rising risks, rights group warns

Morocco’s young generation faces a widening gap between promise and reality, with high unemployment, fragile social protections, and growing exposure to addiction, crime, and perilous migration, according to a new assessment by the Moroccan League for Human Rights (LMDDH). Drawing on recent official......