Mental Health
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Health England
Air Quality Improves – and so Does Mental and Physical Health
Since the implementation of a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) in the heart of London, England’s capital, in 2019, the air quality has greatly improved, thus having a positive impact on the mental and physical health of millions of citizens.
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Society Kashmir
Corporal Punishment in Schools Is Officially Banned Here
The well-being and mental health of school children are put to the forefront in Kashmir, where corporal punishment and other forms of child abuse in educational institutions have been banned, with strict measures imposed on anyone who doesn’t respect the law.
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Society Ghana
Suicide Is No Longer a Crime in This Country
In early 2023, Ghana voted to decriminalize suicide and attempted suicide, with measures being developed and implemented to help vulnerable citizens dealing with mental health issues, setting an example in offering support to people instead of punishing them.
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Society USA
Mental Health Help Will Soon Have a Short, Three-Digit Hotline
A shorter code to help people suffering from mental health problems will soon be in operation across the United States, making help even more accessible in times of crisis, as part of a larger plan to address mental health challenges.
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Health Switzerland
Autistic Children’s Caregivers Get the (Online!) Training They Need
The World Health Organization, in collaboration with the nongovernmental organization Autism Speaks, is launching an online version of its training program for caregivers of children with developmental delays and disabilities, including autism.
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