An Australian police officer is under investigation for kneeling on the neck of a 42-year-old Indian-origin man, Gaurav Kundi, during an attempted arrest in Melbourne, prompting comparisons to the George Floyd case. The incident has led to both internal and external investigations into the circumstances surrounding the event.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/world/indian-origin-man-dies-after-australian-police-officer-kneels-on-his-neck-during-arrest-1885383Australians are paying over $600 in out-of-pocket fees for some one-off specialist appointments, with the cost of seeing a doctor skyrocketing even more dramatically since 2010. The Grattan Institute's report suggests that allowing GPs to get written advice from specialists could avoid thousands of unnecessary and expensive referrals. Health Minister Mark Butler has proposed measures such as stripping Medicare rebates from specialists who charge excessive fees and directing the competition watchdog to study specialists' costs, with lead author Peter Breadon stating that the current system is not working and poorer Australians are paying the price.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/five-graphs-that-show-how-the-cost-of-seeing-a-doctor-has-skyrocketed-20250611-p5m6od.htmlFunctional freeze refers to a phenomenon where women feel overwhelmed by their daily tasks, leading to a complete mental shutdown at home, making it difficult for them to get out of bed. This concept is discussed in an interview with Tenuto, who notes that this experience is common among many women, particularly in Connecticut.
https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/business/money-report/functional-freeze-could-be-the-reason-even-successful-people-struggle-to-get-out-of-bed-some-days-heres-what-it-means/3587193/Experts recommend small, consistent behavioral changes such as taking a short walk each day, eating more fruits and vegetables, and practicing stress-reducing techniques like meditation or deep breathing exercises. Dr. Linda Ercoli suggests that these habits can add up to make a significant impact on longevity, even if they are not drastic lifestyle changes.
https://channelnewsasia.com/wellness/quick-longevity-tips-5169466The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is exploring options for providing psychosocial support and financial assistance to the family of a victim, who was previously unable to afford therapy due to financial constraints. The DSWD's Wireless Mental Health and Psychosocial Support program will offer holistic services to clients in crisis, including anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues. The agency is also prioritizing the victim's therapy sessions, which were halted due to his family's reliance on selling corn as their primary source of income.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/06/15/news/dswd-provides-aid-to-abused-autistic-passenger/2133564Julian Matthews, a mixed-race poet from Malaysia, writes about the complexities of trauma and mental health in his poem. He describes a confrontational conversation with someone who is probing for details about past self-harm, using phrases like "cajoles, prods, probes" to convey the invasive nature of the questioning. The speaker's use of vivid imagery, such as "the ocean nightmare" and "sea monsters," highlights the overwhelming and disturbing nature of their experiences.
https://www.ipohecho.com.my/2025/06/15/poetry-corner-naming-the-whale/LaFleur, a popular social media influencer, has responded to criticism over a prank that went viral on the platform Goofcon1. He posted about the incident on his Instagram account, acknowledging that he accidentally caused widespread laughter and confusion among users. In another post, LaFleur expressed frustration, stating he doesn't know how to handle the situation or what to do with the negative attention surrounding the ad.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250615/news/ad-seeking-paid-protesters-is-a-prank/Malaysia's Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri has urged collective responsibility in protecting children after a TikTok user was accused of uploading a picture of himself kissing a child on the lips. The police are investigating the incident and gathering information on the individual involved, while the Social Welfare Department is ready to take action once informed.
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/06/15/cops-probing-social-media-photo-of-man-kissing-a-childResearchers are studying the impact of climate change on child brain development, with a focus on prenatal stress caused by extreme weather events like Hurricane Helene in Georgia. Dr. Jennifer Barkin, a professor at Mercer University School of Medicine, is investigating how climate-related stress affects maternal health and developed an index to measure it. Her research offers concrete evidence that climate-charged events can affect brain volume, highlighting the importance of prioritizing mothers' mental health for long-term child well-being.
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