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Society 5 months 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.
Lifestyle 5 months 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.
Society 7 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.
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