Mental Health
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'Even authoritarian regimes need a measure of public support — the consent of at least some of the governed'
instant opinion 'Opinion, comment and editorials of the day'
By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published
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Have we reached 'peak cognition'?
The Explainer Evidence mounts that our ability to reason, concentrate and problem-solve is in decline
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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What is overdiagnosis and is it actually happening?
The Explainer Leading expert says an overcorrection is leading to health problems
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The pros and cons of social media
Pros and Cons Building connections, revolutionizing news and expanding horizons vs. concerns around mental health, fake news and privacy
By The Week Staff Last updated
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5 illuminating podcasts you may have missed this winter
The Week Recommends An in-depth look at online scamming mills, how a family deals with conspiracy theories and more
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Cozy video games to unwind from the chaos
The Week Recommends Some games can go a long way in alleviating stress or anxiety
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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How to have more hygge in your life
The Week Recommends Embracing coziness is just one aspect of this Danish way of life
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Food nostalgia: a feast down memory lane
In the Spotlight Why Britons have an increasing taste for favourite old dishes
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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4 tips for keeping your resolutions
The Week Recommends New Year's resolutions seem made to be broken, but with a few adjustments, you can give yourself a shot at sticking with it
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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4 tips for navigating holiday season stress
The Week Recommends Balancing pressure and enjoying the holidays can indeed coexist
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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The hidden cost of lead exposure on American mental health
Under The Radar Millions of mental health diagnoses have been linked to childhood lead exposure in new study
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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The Week Unwrapped: Is the Big Apple drying up?
Podcast Plus, will we benefit from a phone company shake-up? And is marriage good for your mental health?
By The Week Staff Published
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Social media ban: will Australia's new age-based rules actually work?
Talking Point PM Anthony Albanese's world-first proposal would bar children under 16 even if they have parental consent, but experts warn that plan would be ineffective and potentially exacerbate dangers
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The Week Unwrapped: Should we talk to the voices in our heads?
Podcast Plus Macron charms Morocco, and do Americans really work harder than the rest of us?
By The Week Staff Published
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