Mental Health

Many Palestinians in Gaza have no homes left to return to

January 24, 2025Israel-Hamas war

As the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continues to hold, Palestinians have been making their way back to their homes in Gaza. But many of them are finding that their homes are gone. The UN estimates that 70% of the total structures in Gaza have been damaged or destroyed and that it could take decades just to clear the rubble.

Survivors in Indonesia grapple with trauma as they rebuild their lives 20 years after devastating tsunami

December 26, 2024Development

In the UK, a man’s shed is his castle. For some, it’s also a lifeline.

November 1, 2024Lifestyle

Using literature to help children cope with war and trauma

October 22, 2024Ukraine

In southern Turkey, a surf school helps earthquake survivors process trauma and loss

August 14, 2024Lifestyle

‘I’m not finished’: Badminton’s Beiwen Zhang wants gold in the final Olympics of her decadeslong career

July 30, 2024Summer Olympics 2024

Olympian Beiwen Zhang went pro in badminton at age 13, leaving her home country of China for Singapore to pursue the sport. She struggled with the pressure of competitive athletics, though. The World’s Bianca Hillier has the story of how she bounced back, not just from intense stress but also from what many believed could be a career-ending injury.

Out of the closet, out of care: LGBTQ communities in Malawi struggle to access health care

July 22, 2024LGBTQ

Around 3.5% of Malawi’s nearly 21 million people who identify as LGBTQ face discrimination when seeking health care, even though the country’s constitution guarantees the right to health for all citizens.

‘It’s a lifelong injury’: From Gaza to Doha, children bear the scars of war

June 12, 2024Israel-Hamas war

An estimated 17,000 kids have lost or been separated from their parents in Gaza, according to UNICEF. At least 3,000 have suffered a limb amputation. The small Gulf nation of Qatar has taken in more than 1,600 Palestinians in recent months, including dozens of injured children.

A new study finds that scientists may be able to detect dementia sooner and faster

June 10, 2024Health & Medicine

Dementia is a catch-all term for certain diseases affecting the memory of tens of millions of people. A new study finds that it might be possible now to detect dementia early and within minutes. The World’s host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Charles Marshall, the lead researcher for the study.