A protester holds a placard with a photo of late US airman Aaron Bushnell, who died after setting himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington DC.
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There is a long history of self-immolation being used as a protest in the US – but that doesn’t stop such protests being regularly dismissed.
Over time, normative gender roles have perpetuated a tendency for men to suffer in silence leaving them unable to disclose and address the challenges they face.
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Ellen Choi, Toronto Metropolitan University and Allen Sabey, Northwestern University
Constrictive social norms and views of masculinity still prevent many men from being vulnerable and seeking help, which is impacting their mental well-being.
Rishi Sunak’s claims of a sicknote culture are nothing new.
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Welfare reforms targeted at the sick and disabled won’t boost government coffers. In fact, spending on those who need support and investing in less conditional systems has a real financial return.
With so many people grieving, the notion of doing so in public was seen as tasteless and vulgar. Funerals became smaller, people put on a brave face in public and fewer people wore black.
Considering how to reduce the impact of conflicts of interest on psychedelic studies is essential to avoid public health risks.
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Substantial economic growth in the psychedelic drugs market has drawn interest from corporations and start-ups. While this may accelerate research, it also sparks concerns about conflicts of interest.
Suicide is a public health issue, but it’s often discussed in whispers.
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Our society needs to talk more openly about suicide. However, public discussion of suicide carries risks, and it’s crucial that such discussion be informed, sensitive and alert to potential harm.
Alcohol and tobacco use carries significant health risks but they’re legalised – so why not cannabis? Despite the concerns, decriminalising cannabis could have public health benefits.
A bereavement counsellor explains how to cope with the loss of a parent.
Women with a history of premenstrual disorders were found to be five times more susceptible to developing perinatal depression.
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This show has lots to say about the confusing time of life in your 30s, when some friends are settling down while others have just booked tickets for a pagan festival.
Professor, Canada Research Chair in Determinants of Child Development, Owerko Centre at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute, University of Calgary