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Mental illness can be about being unable to carry the baggage of emotional and physical trauma in a healthy way. It can be about not learning or having the tools to cope with everyday stresses. (Illustration by Suneesh K.) Trigger Warning, Content Warning: This article contains mentions of abuse. Note to readers: Healing Space is a weekly series that helps you dive into your mental health and take charge of your wellbeing through practical DIY self-care methods. The facts of the Amber Heard Johnny Depp divorce and related defamation trial are nebulous and to a large extent a he said-she said; no one but a couple really knows what transpired behind closed doors. What the case has made apparent, however, is that men face emotional and physical abuse, from disruptive childhoods and difficult marriages, and also need mental health interventions. Depp and his sister testified at length about growing up with an abusive mother, witnessing conflict against their father, … [Read more...] about Healing Space | Men face abuse too. Men need mental health help too

Mircea Geoana - A + A BERLIN (May 15): North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is confident that it can overcome objections by Turkey and quickly admit Finland and Sweden, its deputy chief said on Sunday, as the alliance prepares for a historic enlargement in the Nordic region prompted by Russia's war on Ukraine. Finland's President Sauli Niinisto confirmed on Sunday that his country would apply for membership and Sweden is expected to follow suit as public support for membership has grown amid security concerns. Foreign ministers from NATO's 30 member states are holding two days of talks over the weekend in Berlin that are focused on the two Nordic countries' membership bids. On Saturday, Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu unexpectedly raised objections, saying it was "unacceptable and outrageous" that the prospective new NATO members supported the outlawed Kurdish militant group PKK. It was not immediately clear whether discussions between … [Read more...] about NATO deputy chief ‘confident’ of finding consensus on Finland, Sweden membership

When people talk about ways to slow climate change, they often mention trees , and for good reason. Forests take up a large amount of the planet-warming carbon dioxide that people put into the atmosphere when they burn fossil fuels. But will trees keep up that pace as global temperatures rise? With companies increasingly investing in forests as offsets , saying it cancels out their continuing greenhouse gas emissions, that’s a multibillion-dollar question. advertisement advertisement The results of two studies published in the journals Science and Ecology Letters on May 12, 2022— one focused on growth , the other on death —raise new questions about how much the world can rely on forests to store increasing amounts of carbon in a warming future. Ecologist William Anderegg , who was involved in both studies, explains why. What does the new research tell us about trees and their ability to store carbon? The future of forests is on a … [Read more...] about In an increasingly warming world, we can’t rely on trees as a climate change cure-all

Charo Santos-Concio “I’m now focused on trying to understand the human mind better,” said Charo Santos-Concio, who, after retiring from corporate work, opted to revive her acting career and, at the same time, take on the role of an educator. Inquirer Entertainment asked the former CEO of ABS-CBN about the interests she is taking on and is enjoying now that she is no longer busy with office work. To this, she replied: “I’m so much into the study of (Swiss psychiatrist) Carl Jung and psychology because this makes me understand the human psyche better; it deepens my insights about humanity, why people behave a certain way.” Jung, the founder of analytical psychology, is recognized as one of the most influential psychiatrists of all time. He suggested that personality, among others, plays a role in influencing human behavior and that this can be passed down from generation to generation. “The more stories I read, the deeper my insights become about humanity,” pointed out Charo, … [Read more...] about The next role Charo Santos-Concio wants to play

In my line of business, which involves the sale of drug testing kits, I run into many a sad story about how addiction has ruined lives and caused an immense amount of grief among people who get hooked on any number of substances, especially opioids . And while you may think I am talking about people who were born into poverty and were down on their luck and looking for an escape (and I've heard those stories, too), I'm not. I'm talking about people who have lived privileged lives, earned college degrees, started successful practices and followed their entrepreneurial dream. David J. Linden, professor of neuroscience at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, says there is some evidence that the traits that make a good entrepreneur also make one susceptible to addiction. It can also be a rather lonely road entrepreneurs walk as they get their businesses off the ground and that, coupled with a constant fear of failure hanging over their heads, may also lead to … [Read more...] about Some Traits That Make You a Good Entrepreneur Also Make You Susceptible to Addiction. These Strategies Can Help

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Starting with the simple snap hook habitually used for industrial applications, which they had originally discovered in a vintage market in Tokyo, friends Chiara Capitani and Romy Blanga, both 32-year-old Millennials, have transformed it into playful high jewelry in fluorescent hues and angular lines. The signature product of Eéra – the Milan-based duo’s brand launched in 2019 – the snap hook design may be found on rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets, and its innovative functional spring mechanism offers wearers endless styling opportunities to reflect their personal style by linking several snap hooks together, adding dangling chains or even combining them with jewels they already own. Having made career switches to jewelry, Capitani was formerly a fashion design consultant and Blanga worked in fashion PR and brand communications and management. Today, the pair’s bold esthetic, which quickly won them fans like Dua … [Read more...] about Young Italian Jewelry Label Eera Plays By Its Own Rules, Mixing Neon Hues With Gold

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin With over 40 years’ experience in the interiors business, Kelly Hoppen has designed retail and hospitality spaces, private homes, high-end resorts, yachts, aircraft interiors and more. She is also the author of nine books and is an avid collaborator, working on projects with brands ranging from Disney to Lick paints. A recent project in her brimming portfolio, Hoppen, in partnership with the Mauritian architect Jean-Francois Adam, brought her design expertise to the new LUX* Grand Baie—Mauritius’s first new build in 15 years. A total of 116 suites, villas and residences, Hoppen has overseen every element of the property. And always looking ahead, when first asked to come onboard the project Hoppen had a particular vision already in mind. “I wanted to create something that didn’t exist in Mauritius, a different experience, a different aesthetic altogether.” What are some of the trends you’ve incorporated into recent hotel … [Read more...] about Kelly Hoppen Wanted To Create Something “That Didn’t Exist In Mauritius”

FIND YOUR SPOT Joggers, bikers and picnickers soak in nature’s beauty under a canopy of fire trees along University Avenue of the University of the Philippines campus in Diliman, Quezon City, on Sunday morning, hours before rain drenched parts of Metro Manila. —NIÑO JESUS ORBETA MANILA, Philippines — The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) has retained the most relaxed Alert Level 1 status for the entire Metro Manila (the National Capital Region or NCR) and various provinces, cities and municipalities from May 16 to 31, Malacañang announced on Sunday. Communications Secretary Martin Andanar, who is also acting presidential spokesperson, said the task force approved the recommendations for the alert levels last Saturday. He quoted the IATF secretariat as saying that following the new classifications, there are already 79 provinces, highly urbanized cities (HUCs) and independent component cities (ICCs), as well as 160 other cities … [Read more...] about Metro Manila, other areas stay under Alert Level 1

So your home loan has finally been disbursed and you can now proudly call yourself a homeowner. This is indeed one of the most cherished and expensive investments you’ll make in your life. But have you ever thought of the possibility of something happening to you before you pay your full home loan? Your liabilities will be handed over to your family members, leaving them under financial stress. While there are various things to consider before investing in a house, we often neglect important add-ons such as an insurance policy that covers your home loan repayments. There are two ways to prevent your family from the burden of such liabilities – home loan insurance or a term insurance policy . Both policies provide cover against financial stress. The main difference between them is that a home loan covers the property, while a term policy covers a person’s life. Let’s dig deeper to understand the differences. Premium charges Close Depending on needs and … [Read more...] about Securing a home loan liability: Home loan insurance or term policy?

The top AIDS research institute in India is set to undertake a first-ever study to assess the role of dating apps such as Tinder and OkCupid, among others, in contributing to the HIV and AIDS burden in the country. In the West, such studies have established that dating apps may be leading to a rise in HIV cases among adolescents, but no empirical evidence is available from India yet on whether there is a change in risk behaviour following the use of such dating apps. Scientists at the National AIDS Research Institute (NARI) under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said that their discussion with various stakeholders suggested that a large number of men having sex with men and female sex workers may have shifted to dating apps. “Therefore, we thought this would be an important study to understand the correlation between dating apps and AIDS in India in the changing social scenario that is heavily dependent on technology, mobile phones and internet,” said a senior … [Read more...] about Spotlight on dating apps for role in adding to HIV-AIDS burden in India