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Cutting Weight, Carrying Worry: Food, Mood, and Performance in Lebanon’s Taekwondo Elite

When the Fight Extends Beyond the Mat In weight-class sports, the scoreboard isn’t the only place athletes feel pressure. The scale can become a second opponent. That tension is at the heart of the research paper Mental health, eating disorder risk, and disordered eating patterns among Lebanese National Taekwondo Players: A cross-sectional study, which takes […]

Turning Harsh Inner Voices Into Help: What a Compassion Group Offered NHS Staff

When Caring for Others Leaves Scars on the Self Healthcare workers are trained to stay calm under pressure, make quick decisions, and carry others through crisis. Yet the same habits that help them excel—high standards, vigilance, and a sense of duty—can quietly harden into relentless self-criticism. Over time, this can feed burnout, emotional numbness, and […]

Psilocybin and Mindfulness: A Breakthrough in Alleviating Frontline Healthcare Workers’ Stress

Introduction: Exploring New Frontiers in Mental Health Imagine being a frontline healthcare worker during the COVID-19 pandemic, with relentless work hours, the constant pressure of critical care, and the omnipresent threat of a rapidly spreading virus. The emotional and psychological toll has been staggering, exacerbating issues of depression and burnout amongst these essential workers. Traditional […]

The Binge-Watching Phenomenon: How Screen Time Shapes the Minds of the Young

Introduction: The Screen Odyssey Begins Imagine a world within your screen—an endless tunnel of entertaining series and movies, where one episode transitions seamlessly into another, snatching hours from the day. Welcome to the age of binge-watching, a habit that’s becoming second nature for many of us, especially among the young. But what happens when this […]

Unveiling the Mind: Exploring Student Experiences with Mental Health Services in Ireland

— **Introduction:** Imagine being immersed in the chaotic world of university life—teetering between lecture halls, endless assignments, and bustling social commitments. Now add to that cocktail the silent struggle of maintaining one’s mental health. Students across the globe are grappling with mental health challenges, a situation that’s mirrored in Ireland. Mental health is a topic […]

Shifting Perspectives: How Changing Your Viewpoint Alters Your Mind

— Introduction: You, Me, and the Art of Looking at Things Differently Imagine standing at a busy intersection, watching as people hustle past you, each lost in their own thoughts and worlds. It makes one wonder—what if you could step into someone else’s shoes, see the world exactly as they do? This kind of mental […]

Navigating the Impact of Binge Gaming on Young Minds: Insights from Hong Kong

Introduction: The Digital Playground Dilemma Imagine stepping into a world where time blurs and reality becomes secondary. This is the digital playground of video games, a space that captivates the imaginations and time of millions of youths worldwide. But what happens when the play lasts longer than intended, evolving into what experts call binge gaming? […]

Healing Minds: The New Hope for Long COVID-19 Sufferers

Introduction: Bridging the Gap Between Body and Mind Walking through the shadows after surviving a global pandemic doesn’t merely mean overcoming a physical illness. For the millions grappling with the aftermath of COVID-19, known as long COVID-19, this shadow might accompany them long after their initial bout with the virus is over. Imagine a world […]