mental health

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.

‘Second chance at life’: This rehabilitation center provides mental health care to orphaned children in Iraq

May 8, 2024Health & Medicine

EU threatens to shut down popular app that pays users to watch videos

April 24, 2024Arts, Culture & Media

The world is 4 million teachers short. Here’s how to solve that.

May 6, 2015Development

In Arizona’s wake, gun control for the mentally ill?

July 4, 2014Conflict & Justice

Mental Health Not Getting Enough Attention From UN

August 14, 2013Global Politics

Mental health advocates are upset that the UN is not focusing attention on mental health.

The Army’s New Approach to Mental Health

August 14, 2013Health & Medicine

Mental health statics on America’s soldiers have seen dramatic rises in suicides, domestic abuse, and drug and alcohol addiction. Soldiers must now go through an online assessment of their emotional status and will be taught emotional resiliency.

Ugandans with Mental Illness Learn to Fit In

August 14, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

In developing countries, even when people with mental illness receive medical treatment, they often have trouble fitting in. A program in Uganda aims to change that by training people with mental illness to earn a livelihood. Joanne Silberner reports.

Emotional depression, economic recession

August 14, 2013Health & Medicine

The World Health Organization said last week that within the next 20 years, depression will become the largest health burden on society. But treatment for it is often underfunded, despite drastically affecting productivity in many countries.

Jailed Journalists: The Road to Recovery

August 14, 2013Health & Medicine

The road to recovery has begun for American journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee. The Takeaway speaks to Yael Danieli, a clinical psychologist and trauma specialist, and Anthony Feinstein, University of Toronto psychiatry professor.