This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. NWANJA FAITH WASA is a 2nd year medical student at the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) Buea Cameroon. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and […]Mind matters: Shedding light on mental health
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. NWANJA FAITH WASA is a 2nd year medical student at the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) Buea Cameroon. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and […]Europe’s health system under strain as doctors and nurses face mental health crisis
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This article is published in association with United Nations. One in 10 doctors and nurses in Europe experience suicidal thoughts, a new survey carried out by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Europe has revealed. The landmark survey, funded under WHO/Europe’s project with the European Commission – coinciding with World Mental Health Day – analysed nearly […]Young Minds Under Pressure Stress, Mental Health, and the Philosophy of Life
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate readers, Mr. Sina Seyyedhamzeh, a third-year medical student at Azerbaijan Medical University. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. What has happened to us has become normal, White hair at twenty, […]From stigma to support: understanding postpartum mental health
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Tatsadjieu Ngoune Léopoldine Sybile, a 6th-year medical student at the Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences of Garoua, Cameroon. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer […]Why it’s crucial to invest in children’s mental health during and after crises
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Anja Nielsen, Advocacy Specialist, UNICEF, Patricia Landínez, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Education Specialist, UNICEF, Rob Jenkins, Global Director, Education and Adolescent Development, UNICEF, Zeinab Hijazi, Global Lead on Mental Health, UNICEF This morning, hundreds of millions […]From campus to career: understanding youth mental health
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ruma Bhargava, Lead, Mental Health, World Economic Forum, Wesley Dixon, Deputy to the President , Vassar College, Liz Grant, Assistant Principal (Global Health) and Director Global Health Academy, University of Edinburgh 51% of young professionals aged 22 to […]Expedition towards providing quality education: Physical and mental health of the refugees
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Muneebaah Siddiqua who is a first year dental student currently studying in Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College, Dhaka, dental unit, Bangladesh. She is affiliated with the Bangladesh Medical Students’ Society (BMSS). International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in […]Expedition towards providing quality education: Physical and mental health of the refugees
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Hasanat Haider, a medical student from Dhaka Bangladesh. She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on the topic, […]The Mental Health of Healthcare Workers in COVID-19
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, early-stage researcher (ESRs), medical writer and specialist at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Estonia. She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do […]What Japan’s May blues tells us about tackling mental health
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Naoko Tochibayashi, Public Engagement Lead, World Economic Forum, Japan ‘May blues’ is a Japanese phenomenon that occurs during the transition after the new fiscal year starts and a week-long nationwide holiday.Fewer people appear to have suffered May blues during […]No trivia: How a virtual safe space in Ukraine is helping teenagers prioritize their mental health
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: United Nations Population Fund “The chat helps me feel very safe.” “It’s like talking to a friend.” “It’s useful for people like me, who are afraid to talk because they weren’t allowed to show their emotions or feelings since […]Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: How can we reduce the risk?
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Tashfeen Nasira, a third-year medical student currently studying at Amna Inayat Medical College, Pakista. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not necessarily […]Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Shreya Nandan, Dr. Shampa Gupta, and Dr. Kartikeya Ojha, four Health advocates. They are affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s […]Precarious mental health: together is the only way
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Laura A. Martinhago and Mr. Tamires Santos Pinheiro, two Brazilian third year medical students, currently studying at UniCesumar, in Maringá-PR. They are affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to […]Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Shreya Nandan, Dr. Shampa Gupta, and Dr. Kartikeya Ojha, Global Health advocates. The writers are affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not necessarily reflect […]Ukraine’s mental health crisis could impact generations to come. Here’s how the country is responding
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Hans Kluge, Regional Director, Europe, World Health Organization (WHO), Jarno Habicht, WHO Representative in Ukraine, World Health Organization (WHO) In the eight months of war in Ukraine, the World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed almost 600 attacks on […]What is World Mental Health Day?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Douglas Broom, Senior Writer, Formative Content At least one in eight of us is affected by mental health issues. And World Mental Health Day 2022 on 10 October is a chance to “rekindle our efforts to protect and […]Mental health and suicidal prevention
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Mudasir Umer, a Pakistani undergraduate medical student, now in his 4th year at international university of Kyrgyzstan ISM. The writer is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the […]Role of Government and Youth in improving Mental Health and Prevention of Suicide
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Eman Fatima, currently studying her bachelor in medicine and surgery at International University of Kyrgyzstan (IUK-ISM) in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The writer is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to […]Mental health and suicide prevention: how can national policies be strengthened and how can youth play a crucial role in reducing the risk
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Anushree Burade, a final year medical student from ESIC Medical College, Bangalore, India. The writer is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not necessarily […]Mental health: With ‘end in sight’ for the pandemic, what do employers need to know?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Juliet Masiga, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum The sun is setting on the work-from-home golden hour. The World Health Organization just announced that the ‘end is in sight’ for the pandemic, but employers around the world have been […]Protecting mental health in the digital workspace
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPS demand preventive measures against technostress and over-connection, to tackle mental health issues and boost the benefits of working from home. In a resolution adopted on Tuesday with 501 votes in favour, 47 against and 85 abstentions, Parliament recognises the benefits of working from […]Do we need bosses? This CEO says we need to rethink workplace structures for young people and our mental health
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kate Whiting, Senior Writer, Formative Content To engage and motivate younger workers, we need to give them simplicity and ownership, says the CEO of an innovative nursing company.Jos de Blok is the founder and CEO of Buurtzorg, which […]How universities can support student mental health and wellbeing
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Razan Roberts, Senior Director, Strategic Engagement and Communication, Salesforce.org The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in mental health struggles among many students.Education institutions should respond to the mental health and wellbeing issues faced by students.70% of […]India’s mental health conversation is opening up. Better access to treatment is the next frontier
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Anisha Padukone, Director, Live Love Laugh Foundation There is growing recognition of the importance of mental health in India.Meanwhile, its mental health sector remains severely under-resourced.India performs favourably worldwide for positive attitudes towards seeking mental health treatment. Tracking […]An expert explains: How to talk to children about mental health
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kate Whiting, Senior Writer, Formative Content The world is facing a mental health crisis for children and adolescents, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and historic underfunding.One in seven 10-19-year-olds experiences a mental disorder, according to the World Health […]This sleep habit could improve your mental health
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Johnny Wood, Writer, Formative Content Several studies have linked the amount and quality of sleep a person gets to their mental health.But going to bed and waking up at irregular times can also bring on bad moods and […]Living in a pandemic: what are the effects of COVID-19 on the mental health of the youth
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Abdul-Rahman Toufik, a medical student at Sumy State University. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on the […]The effects of COVID-19 on the mental health of young people
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Shekinah Amaka Obinna, a Nigerian and currently a medical student at Sumy State University, Sumy, Ukraine. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do […]Mental health in the pandemic: a stigma or a priority?
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sharvari A Khandkar, a MBBS graduate from Medical College Baroda and SSG hospital, India. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily […]Youth Mental Health and Its Future Impact After the Covid-19 Pandemic
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Muhammad Luthfi Adnan, a fifth-year medical student from Universitas Islam Indonesia. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view […]Mental health of youth and Pandemic: a sick future
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Maria Carolina Sawadi Guizilini and Ms. Maria Victória Lima Waquim is a medical student, courses the 5th semester of medicine school at Unicesumar, Brazil. They are affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this […]Youth mental health: An eye on the effects after a year of COVID-19 pandemic
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Lucero Baca, a 22-year-old Peruvian student passionate for public health issues, mental health, and public policies. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do […]
