Ex-defense chief in South Korea tried to kill himself after being arrested over martial law case South Korea’s previous defense minister was stopped from attempting suicide while in detention over last week's martial law case, officials said, as police were trying to search President Yoon Suk Yeol’s office Wednesday in their intensifying investigation. World 11 Dec, 2024
Why are teen girls in crisis? It's not just social media Why are teen girls in crisis? It's not just social media World 17 Apr, 2023
Four of a family found dead in Kathmandu Four members of a family were found dead in their house in Kavresthali here on Monday and police suspect that the man of the house killed his wife and two children before committing suicide. Kathmandu 02 Aug, 2022
Melatonin poisoning reports are up in kids, study says Researchers are drawing attention to a rise in poisonings in children involving the sleep aid melatonin — including a big jump during the pandemic. Health 03 Jun, 2022
World Leprosy Day being observed today World Leprosy Day will be observed tomorrow, calling for unity in honouring the dignity of people who have experienced leprosy. The theme of the day is ‘United for Dignity’. Nepal 30 Jan, 2022
Schools use therapy-based programs for 'overwhelmed' kids On a windy December morning in rural southwest Michigan, an American flag flapped at half-staff outside Paw Paw Early Elementary School. A social worker with a miniature therapy dog named Trixie offered comfort at the entry doors. World 20 Dec, 2021
Global rise in childhood mental health issues amid pandemic For doctors, the pandemic's impact on the mental health of children is increasingly alarming. The Paris pediatric hospital caring for such cases has seen a doubling in the number of children and young teenagers requiring treatment after attempted suicides since September. World 13 Mar, 2021
Abuse, mental health and its management in children and adolescents KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 10 "Abuse may be defined as the following to treat (a person or animal) in a harsh or harmful way or to use or treat (something) in a way that causes damage or to use (something) wrongly". According to the World Health... 10 Oct, 2020
World Suicide Prevention Day 2020 KATHMANDU: World Suicide Prevention Day is observed on September 10 to raise awareness around the globe about the prevention of suicide. As per World Health Organisation (WHO) data, every year close to 800,000 lives are lost to suicide, making it... Horoscopes 10 Sep, 2020
Facebook blocks ailing man's planned end-of-life broadcasts LE PECQ: Facebook on Saturday blocked live broadcasts from a chronically ill bed-ridden man who appealed to French President Emmanuel Macron for a medically-assisted death and who wanted to show what he expects will be a painful end to his life after... Mobile & Apps 06 Sep, 2020
JK Rowling returns award from group linked to Kennedy family LONDON: Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling says she is returning an award from a human rights group linked to the Kennedy family after the president of the organization criticized her comments about transgender issues. Rowling's decision comes after... Travel Abroad 29 Aug, 2020
Pandemic, racism compound worries about Black suicide rate CHICAGO: Jasmin Pierre was 18 when she tried to end her life, overdosing on whatever pills she could find. Diagnosed with depression and anxiety, she survived two more attempts at suicide, which felt like the only way to stop her pain. Years of... Women 12 Jul, 2020
