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‘I Must Die’ billboards trigger backlash over suicide messaging
Society 1 day ago

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‘I Must Die’ billboards trigger backlash over suicide messaging

Promotional billboards for the horror film “Aku Harus Mati” (I Must Die) have drawn widespread criticism over concerns that they could encourage suicidal ideation, particularly among vulnerable groups such as children, amid rising mental health issues among the country’s youth.
North Sumatran student dies by suicide over inability to afford school supply
Archipelago 6 days ago

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North Sumatran student dies by suicide over inability to afford school supply

Investigators found that the victim had repeatedly asked his parents for school supplies, but the requests could not be fulfilled due to financial constraints.
Report links social media to unhappiness among youths
Society 1 week ago

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Report links social media to unhappiness among youths

The more hours spent on social media, the lower well-being and life satisfaction among 15-years-olds, particularly girls, the 2026 World Happiness Report has suggested.
US social media addiction trial jury struggles for consensus
Americas 2 weeks ago

US social media addiction trial jury struggles for consensus

The outcome of this "bellwether" trial potentially establishes a precedent for resolving other lawsuits that blame social media for fueling an epidemic of mental and emotional trauma.
Logging off, living more: Indonesia’s quiet shift to the ‘joy of missing out’
Lifestyle 3 weeks ago

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Logging off, living more: Indonesia’s quiet shift to the ‘joy of missing out’

As screen time rises worldwide, some Indonesians are choosing a calmer relationship with their phones, embracing the “joy of missing out” to reclaim focus, presence and balance in daily life.
The hidden burnout behind self-care
Warm Takes 1 month ago

The hidden burnout behind self-care

From early morning routines to endless wellness trends, the pressure to recover properly may be exhausting us even more.
Child suicide exposes Indonesia’s mental health gap
Academia 1 month ago

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Child suicide exposes Indonesia’s mental health gap

Signs of suicidality, defined as the risk of suicide as indicated by suicidal behavior or ideation, are increasing among the nation's youth amid socioeconomic pressures and limited mental health support.
Child suicides reveal failures in psychological protection
Society 2 months ago

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Child suicides reveal failures in psychological protection

Recurring cases of suicide among children across the country, including a recent incident in Ngada, East Nusa Tenggara, have laid bare persistent shortcomings in the state’s ability to provide psychological protection for minors, prompting renewed calls for stronger prevention and early-intervention efforts.
The language of play: What children say without words
Family Matters 3 months ago

The language of play: What children say without words

Play therapy helps children process emotions that adults often miss.
Is it ADHD or the algorithm? The problem with self-diagnosing mental illness
Wellness 4 months ago

Is it ADHD or the algorithm? The problem with self-diagnosing mental illness

More young people are turning to TikTok instead of therapists. Sometimes it helps, but often it misleads.
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