TCU women's basketball star Hailey Van Lith revealed she battled suicidal thoughts during her college career, citing exposure to media and social media as a contributing factor. She described feeling trapped and heavily medicated while experiencing immense success on the court, but struggling with mental health issues internally.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/college-basketball/article-14536505/college-basketball-hailey-van-lith-mental-health.htmlThe National Crime Agency has warned about a surge in "Com networks", online gangs of teenage boys who share abuse material and blackmail young girls into performing sex acts or self-harm for online notoriety or money. The groups, known as 'Com networks', are estimated to involve thousands of perpetrators and victims, with reports increasing six-fold in two years. Members of these groups are often motivated by status, power, control, misogyny, or a desire for extreme material. Teenagers are being radicalised online, similar to the character in Netflix drama 'Adolescence', and becoming desensitised to brutal violence. The agency believes their crimes are significantly under-reported, with offenders targeting vulnerable individuals, such as those with eating disorders or mental health issues.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14535885/Online-gangs-sadistic-teen-boys-Britains-FBI-abuse-material-blackmailing-girls-performing-sex-acts-self-harm.htmlThe UK Government's plans to reduce welfare benefits have been criticized by disability advocates after a budget watchdog revealed that proposed cuts would save less than expected. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed further reductions in disability benefits, including halving health-related Universal Credit payments for new claimants and freezing them until 2030. The changes are expected to affect around 3 million families and 800,000 claimants, with Maddy Alexander-Grout, a mother of two with multiple disabilities, warning that the cuts will put pressure on the NHS, charities, and increase suicide rates and homelessness.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14538641/Spring-Statement-case-studies-welfare-cuts-Rachel-Reeves.htmlA recent survey by Randstad found that 40% of UK tech workers quit their jobs last year due to inflexible working conditions, including return to office mandates and long hours. The study of over 2,500 tech workers revealed that two in five respondents left their jobs because of hardline policies imposed by employers. Many remote workers reported feeling a stronger sense of community with colleagues under flexible arrangements, and 68% would trust their employer more if they were given more leniency on work hours, intensity, and remote working. Industry burnout is a significant issue, with 73% of IT workers feeling burnt out or stressed due to heavy workloads, tight deadlines, and lack of resources.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/inflexible-work-policies-are-pushing-tech-workers-to-quitZach Drew, founder of Level Up, has spoken out about his personal journey from hitting rock bottom to recovery, highlighting the importance of seeking help and support. Drew, who has been sober for 10 years, emphasizes that "rock bottom" is a turning point where change can occur. He encourages those struggling with mental health issues or addiction in Saskatoon to reach out to available services and programs, citing the presence of supportive people willing to lend a hand.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11099233/shaping-saskatchewan-zach-drew/Researchers at OpenAI have found that frequent interactions with their ChatGPT AI chatbot can lead to increased feelings of loneliness among its users. A study analyzing millions of interactions and surveying 4,000 users revealed that the Neutral mode of the chatbot exacerbates this issue.
https://indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/openai-reveals-millions-of-lonely-users-are-using-chatgpt-2698224-2025-03-24A US appeals court has revived a lawsuit by a New York teacher with PTSD, who claims she was discriminated against after being denied a disability accommodation despite being able to perform her job duties without assistance. The Second Circuit ruled that the Americans with Disabilities Act requires employers to accommodate workers with disabilities even if an accommodation is not "strictly necessary".
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/before-the-bar/workers-bias-suit-revived-despite-ability-to-do-job-without-aidDeseret News published an opinion piece by Naomi Schaefer Riley, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and Independent Women's Forum, titled "Being compassionate and enforcing laws are not mutually exclusive." The author argues that being compassionate to people who engage in destructive or self-destructive behavior is not necessarily about looking the other way. According to University of Maryland law professor Leigh Goodmark, decriminalizing domestic violence can help protect victims by providing them with more resources and support.
https://www.deseret.com/opinion/2025/03/24/decriminalizing-domestic-violence-drugs/A Deutsche Bank employee, Thomas B., lost his lawsuit against Aetna Life Insurance Co. after the court ruled that Waypoint Academy's lack of a 24/7 behavioral health provider met the requirements of federal mental health parity law, which prohibits insurance companies from denying coverage for necessary treatment due to staffing issues.
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