Child suicides in Japan were the highest in 2020, during the pandemic, with the education ministry reporting that over 196,000 schoolchildren were absent for 30 days or more. The results showed changes in school and household environments due to the pandemic had a huge impact on children’s behaviors.

Alarming trend! Child suicides in Japan reach record highs during pandemic

FDA approved treatment for Alzheimer’s which slowed cognitive deterioration in patients involved in the clinical trial.

USFDA approves Alzheimer's drug

Don Papa Rum has partnered with Filipino photographer Steve Tirona for a magical photoshoot for “A Sweet Sugarlandia Spring” campaign.

Hope amidst the pandemic, brought by Don Papa Rum and Steve Tirona

Naomi Osaka’s decision not to participate in any press conferences during the 2021 French Open aims to bring light to a bigger conversation on athletes, media, and mental health, which is rarely tackled nowadays.

Read my mind; Naomi Osaka brings awareness to athletes’ mental health by shunning press at the French Open

A group of "plantitas" inspect ornamental plants on display outside a residential area in Poblacion, Caloocan City. 

PLANTS TO COPE WITH STRESS

While it is clear that the relationship between sports and media is a symbiotic one, it could be more difficult for an athlete with anxiety to face the press and be bombarded with questions about their form, especially after a bad day.

Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal from French Open turns spotlight on athletes’ mental health

Rep. Angelica Natasha Co ( BHW Partylist) a psychology graduate and chair of the House committee on children's welfare, lamented the poor implementation of mental health programs in the country.

Poor implementation of mental health programs assailed

Jeongyeon was moving forward with her schedule by simultaneously taking action for recovery, because her health is the most important consideration among all others. 

TWICE’s Jeongyeon takes a break due to health concerns

NEW YORK – For generations, society has grappled with the question of whether money brings happiness. Now a new book has some answers – with the data to back it up.

Money can’t buy you happiness, Harvard study

The music industry saw significant growth as people turned to music to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.

People use beats to beat pandemic-induced stress; music industry chalks $21.6-B revenue in 2020 

Naomi Osaka brings awareness to athletes’ mental health by shunning press at the French Open

TWICE’s Jeongyeon takes a break due to health concerns photo from The Times of India

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Alarming trend! Child suicides in Japan reach record highs during pandemic photo NDTV

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