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To The Moms Who Have The First Baby In The Friend Group

The experience of being the first in a friend group to have a baby can be isolating and challenging, highlighting the need for peer support.
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Why Friendship Breakups Hurt So Much

Ending a close friendship can trigger deep grief and emotional pain similar to romantic breakups.

How Personality Impacts Friendship Building

Personality traits, especially agreeableness, significantly influence how friendships are strengthened across different age groups.

Why Friendship Breakups Hurt So Much

Ending a close friendship can trigger deep grief and emotional pain similar to romantic breakups.

How Personality Impacts Friendship Building

Personality traits, especially agreeableness, significantly influence how friendships are strengthened across different age groups.
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#education

"Like a New Person': Life After Homelessness; How Schools Can Serve Unhoused Students | KQED

Despite a challenging landscape, some individuals experiencing homelessness can achieve recovery and stability through support and personal resilience.

Sport used to stop pupils being expelled from school

Sport and mentoring programs are effectively reducing school exclusion rates among at-risk children in Brent and Barnet.

Opinion | How to Multiply the Power of Women and Girls in Africa

Education can drastically change the lives of vulnerable children, especially girls, in developing regions.
Programs that offer apprenticeships enhance economic opportunities and empower women and girls in Africa.

Santa Marta Center / Carvalho Terra Arquitetos

The Santa Marta Center enhances education and support for vulnerable families while maintaining historical ties to its past.

"Like a New Person': Life After Homelessness; How Schools Can Serve Unhoused Students | KQED

Despite a challenging landscape, some individuals experiencing homelessness can achieve recovery and stability through support and personal resilience.

Sport used to stop pupils being expelled from school

Sport and mentoring programs are effectively reducing school exclusion rates among at-risk children in Brent and Barnet.

Opinion | How to Multiply the Power of Women and Girls in Africa

Education can drastically change the lives of vulnerable children, especially girls, in developing regions.
Programs that offer apprenticeships enhance economic opportunities and empower women and girls in Africa.

Santa Marta Center / Carvalho Terra Arquitetos

The Santa Marta Center enhances education and support for vulnerable families while maintaining historical ties to its past.
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#mental-health

The Best Way to Overcome Loneliness

Loneliness is a subjective experience linked to loss, impacting mental health significantly.
Social support helps mitigate stress effects and fosters resilience.

Bisexual and transgender adults report loneliness twice as much as straight adults: CDC

Bisexual and transgender adults face high rates of loneliness, stress, and depression compared to their straight and cisgender peers.

Multiple house moves as a child can increase risk of depression in later life - study

Moving frequently during childhood increases the likelihood of developing depression in later life.

Americans who live alone report depression at higher rates, but social support helps

People living alone are more likely to report feeling depressed compared to those living with others.
Feeling supported and having social and emotional support play a pivotal role in people's overall health and well-being.

Living alone linked to higher rates of depression

Living alone is linked to higher rates of self-reported depression than living with others.
Adults who live alone and receive little emotional or social support are almost twice as likely to report feelings of depression.

The Best Way to Overcome Loneliness

Loneliness is a subjective experience linked to loss, impacting mental health significantly.
Social support helps mitigate stress effects and fosters resilience.

Bisexual and transgender adults report loneliness twice as much as straight adults: CDC

Bisexual and transgender adults face high rates of loneliness, stress, and depression compared to their straight and cisgender peers.

Multiple house moves as a child can increase risk of depression in later life - study

Moving frequently during childhood increases the likelihood of developing depression in later life.

Americans who live alone report depression at higher rates, but social support helps

People living alone are more likely to report feeling depressed compared to those living with others.
Feeling supported and having social and emotional support play a pivotal role in people's overall health and well-being.

Living alone linked to higher rates of depression

Living alone is linked to higher rates of self-reported depression than living with others.
Adults who live alone and receive little emotional or social support are almost twice as likely to report feelings of depression.
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#homelessness

Early prison release: 'I'm lost and don't know what to do'

Early release from prison can lead to homelessness and lack of support for reintegration.
Ex-prisoners like Jason struggle significantly after release due to inadequate transitional housing.

Toronto hospital to open permanent supportive housing apartments for homeless people | CBC News

Toronto's new housing project aims to provide stable homes and health support for homeless individuals, addressing a critical public health issue.

Early prison release: 'I'm lost and don't know what to do'

Early release from prison can lead to homelessness and lack of support for reintegration.
Ex-prisoners like Jason struggle significantly after release due to inadequate transitional housing.

Toronto hospital to open permanent supportive housing apartments for homeless people | CBC News

Toronto's new housing project aims to provide stable homes and health support for homeless individuals, addressing a critical public health issue.
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Family Resilience During Times of Separation

Proactive strategies enhance family resilience during long-distance separations by fostering emotional preparedness, social support, financial stability, and meaningful communication.

These Countries Are So Miserable, It Might Break Your Heart

71% of people across 30 countries consider themselves happy, linking happiness to various personal and societal factors.

Attitude Is (Not Always) a Choice

Our nervous systems react similarly to both perceived and actual threats, limiting our capacity for choice-making.

They are taking incredible care of us': Lebanon's Shia put their faith in Hezbollah

Hezbollah provides essential support to displaced Lebanese families amid crises, demonstrating its role as a key social safety net in a fractured state.

Donkey charity gets more donations than four top domestic abuse charities combined

Major disparity between donations for donkey welfare and domestic abuse charities raises concerns about societal priorities.
Campaigns like Brick by Brick highlight urgent funding needs for domestic violence services.

Charities demand to meet UK ministers as 1.6m disabled OAPs set to lose winter fuel payments

Government cuts will affect 1.6 million disabled pensioners' winter fuel payments, prompting calls for urgent ministerial meetings.

Germany: Young women and girls more at risk of homelessness DW 09/12/2024

Youth homelessness in Germany is often 'hidden,' as many couch surf rather than live on the streets.
Women and girls under 25 face higher rates of homelessness due to various socio-economic factors.
#asylum-seekers

Asylum-seekers to be asked to contribute financially for supports under new government plans

Government leaders plan to reform the international protection system for asylum-seekers, potentially requiring contributions based on individual circumstances.

Asylum-seekers to be asked to contribute financially for supports under new government plans

Government leaders are contemplating changes to the asylum support system, which may include contributions from asylum-seekers based on their circumstances.

Asylum-seekers to be asked to contribute financially for supports under new government plans

Government leaders plan to reform the international protection system for asylum-seekers, potentially requiring contributions based on individual circumstances.

Asylum-seekers to be asked to contribute financially for supports under new government plans

Government leaders are contemplating changes to the asylum support system, which may include contributions from asylum-seekers based on their circumstances.
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Thousands of PIP claimants due 5,000 DWP payouts check if you're eligible

The Supreme Court ruling leads to DWP reviewing and potentially increasing PIP payments for past claims dating back to April 2016.

Closure of Brooklyn Pride Center Leaves Community Without Safe Space

The Brooklyn Pride Center's closure has left the queer community in Bed-Stuy without a vital support system.

It's time to end blame culture over benefits bill, says Labour minister

Labour plans major reforms to the welfare system, emphasizing support over blame for the unemployed.
Kendall condemns anti-welfare rhetoric and the need for sustaining welfare spending.

My Sister Euthanized Herself. She Shouldn't Have Had to Do It the Way She Did.

Chronic illness impact on family and community
Ethical considerations surrounding euthanasia

Scaremongering About Living Alone: A Case Study

Misleading headline on depression rates for people living alone
Negative portrayals of living alone in media affect self-perception

The more the merrier: Research shows online interventions with social support help middle-aged adults with obesity lose weight

Obesity is a major problem in the U.S., affecting over 40% of adults.
Online weight loss interventions with professional health coaches and social support are most effective for middle-aged adults with obesity.

The homeless families refused housing help by under-pressure councils

Residents facing housing crisis are being unfairly labeled as intentionally homeless, highlighting systemic issues in housing policies.

Men's Tears: From Odysseus to Modern Day

Men's mental health stigma persists despite historical context and impacts of societal norms.

Parents Feel Lonely Too: Here's How to Cope with Parental Loneliness

Parental loneliness is a common experience for many parents as they navigate the demands of raising children.
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