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psychological-aid

Wellness 3 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.

Wellness 7 months ago

My weekend of rest and relaxation: A note on bed rotting

Is spending the weekend in bed a sign of burnout, avoidance or just smart living? For some women in Jakarta, bed rotting isn't the problem—it’s the plan.

Academia 1 year ago

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Online gambling: A mental health problem with devastating consequences

Is the legal approach being taken by the government strong enough to tackle the problem of internet betting?

Lifestyle 4 years ago

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Spirit doll craze: Just a trend, or something else?

The sudden boom in collecting spirit dolls among local celebrities may confound many, but two experts offer their scientific insights on what could be behind the trend.

Health 5 years ago

An ad that saves lives: Psychologist works to prevent suicide using Google Ads

An Indonesian psychologist is developing a website that will show up as a Google advertisement whenever an internet user runs a search using keywords related to suicide.

News 5 years ago

Iceland invites people to scream to release pandemic frustration

People around the world are encouraged to record their screams online to release their bottled-up frustrations.

City 6 years ago

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Help me: Young people with mental health issues struggle to find support system

A study by global public opinion and data company YouGov published in June shows that 27 percent of Indonesians have experienced suicidal thoughts.

Opinion 7 years ago

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Emotional care in disasters

Psychological suffering manifests instantly and, if left unaddressed, may leave lasting scars.

Health 7 years ago

More support needed for rape victims

Society and the government need to be kinder and more supportive to rape survivors.

National 9 years ago

Indonesia needs to prepare psychological aid for disaster victims

Living in a country prone to natural disasters, Indonesians will have to deal with life-threatening psychosocial problems that require great effort to reduce post-traumatic stress disorders, psychiatrists said in Jakarta on Monday.

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