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South China Morning Post
4 hours ago
- Health
- South China Morning Post
Chinese hospital opens ‘Dislike Going to Work Clinic' to address anxiety, depression
A Chinese hospital has attracted nationwide attention by launching a 'Dislike Going to Work Clinic' which aims to address work-related anxiety and depression. The idea was proposed by parents who had previously taken their children to a 'Dislike Going to School Clinic'. Two months ago, the Qinhuangdao Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine in Hebei province in northern China launched the special outpatient service. Signs at the specialist clinic outline the services it provides to patients. Photo: Bengbu News Network The move has sparked a widespread discussion on social media. The initiative is an extension of a previously established 'Dislike Going to School' clinic, which aimed to help Chinese parents address their children's disdain for school by treating underlying academic stress and emotional issues. Yue Limin, director of the hospital's Sleep and Psychology Department and head of the clinic, said. 'Previously, when children came to the 'Dislike Going to School' clinic, some parents would ask if there was a similar service for adults who do not want to go to work.'
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Convicted ax killer David Brom says 'cloud of depression' impacted his thoughts in 1988
Jul. 18—ROCHESTER — David Brom said he felt like depression had been clouding his thoughts and emotions when he used an ax to kill his parents and two younger siblings in 1988. Members of the Minnesota Department of Corrections Supervised Release Board had to reconcile those acts carried out by Brom at age 16 with the 53-year-old man who appeared before them with a nearly spotless 37-year incarceration record. Brom had "changed everything about myself," he told the board in a January 2025 hearing reviewing his eligibility for release. Brom said he understood that the effects of his actions went beyond the lives he took and that his crimes affected the community and well as his family — "the family," as he referred to them. He said he understood his actions affected law enforcement, the community, people in the courts and the church his family attended. "I caused tremendous loss, incredible grief and pain left them with confusion and unanswered questions," Brom said. "I apologize for the ripple effects of losing an entire family in such a horrific way." "The gravity of this offense is enormous," said Paul Schnell, Minnesota Department of Corrections commissioner of corrections. However, Schnell and release board members noted that Brom has continued his education while incarcerated, and mentored other people in custody by working toward becoming an inmate chaplain. His only infraction in more than 37 years of custody was a single incident in which he had more people than permitted in his cell at one time. Schnell asked Brom to describe his crimes through the lens of his years of counseling, education and model inmate behavior. Brom said depression had "clouded his thoughts" and hampered his ability to process emotions when he carried out four brutal murders while he was a Lourdes High School student. "I had grown to a short sighted view that I thought these things were going to last forever," he said. "In the cloud of depression, I started to believe that other people were at fault for how I felt." Brom was convicted in 1989 of the four murders and sentenced to three consecutive life sentences — each carrying a minimum of 17 years in prison. Counting his time served in jail leading up to his trial, Brom was not eligible for release until 2037. However, a 2023 Minnesota law gives offenders convicted as juveniles a chance for review after they serve 15 or more years of a sentence. Although Brom had only started serving time for his third sentence at the beginning of 2022, he is eligible for parole or supervised release. Brom will be eligible for release July 29 to a supervised work release program at a Twin Cities halfway house. He will remain in state custody and be monitored by GPS, according to Aaron Swanum, Minnesota Department of Corrections media information officer. After six months, he will be reviewed for eligibility for parole. Complicating the decision to allow Brom to move toward release was the effect the decision would have on the community. Ultimately the board decided not to have Brom return to Olmsted County. In the January hearing, members suggested getting feedback about the decision. That's something Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson was more than willing to provide. As a deputy with the Olmsted County Sheriff's office in 1988, Torgerson was one of the first law enforcement officers on the scene of the murders . He responded to a call from Lourdes High School officials about a rumor Feb. 18, 1988, that Brom had hurt and possibly killed his father. Torgerson discovered the bodies of all four family members in the upstairs of the Brom home on the north outskirts of Rochester. "(I)t is still hard for me to accept and forget the sights and smells of what I saw that Thursday evening in 1988," Torgerson wrote in a statement Wednesday, July 16, 2025 responding to the SRB's decision to begin Brom's transition to parole. Togerson said he was asked in December prior to the hearing to provide written input about the decision to release Brom and that he spoke with one of the Department of Corrections commission members. In that written statement to the board that Torgerson later echoed in the public statement he made Wednesday, Torgerson said Brom has twice benefited from leniency. The first time was when his sentence for killing his youngest sister Diane was made concurrent with his sentence for killing his younger brother Ricky. "With the vicious severity and the needless nature of the killings of his little brother and sister it seemed he should have been expected to serve full sentences for both," Torgerson said. Brom's second break came with the 2023 legislation, Torgerson added. Torgerson said the sentencing decision disregarded community sentiment in 1989 and that the SRB's decision allowing Brom to move toward release at the end of the month likely does as well in 2025. Torgerson said he heard about Brom's new release date from local media. Although Torgerson said he feels his input didn't influence the SRB's decision, he said the decision has been made and that whatever happens next is up to Brom. "I hope and pray he has changed, can control his anger, and other emotions," Togerson said. "At this point we must trust he will."
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
L.A. Affairs: My dog bit my date. Would I hear from him again?
It was September 2021, and the fall chill was creeping in. Since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, I had been shackled to my 350-square-foot studio apartment in Miracle Mile, supervising two dogs who couldn't get along. I felt trapped, and the sensation was heightened by metal bars on my windows. In late 2020, I had driven 300 miles to rescue a pandemic puppy from Tijuana. I named him Valiente, Spanish for brave. He was terrified of men and was prone to barking and lunging at them. I could not have any visitors in my studio despite my efforts to train the two to cohabitate. Val tried endlessly to get my senior dog, Bunny Bear, to engage, as he wanted to run and play like a typical puppy. Sadly, one evening, when Bunny had enough, she took a chomp out of his snout. Ever since, Val was glued to my hips for fear of the wrath of Bunny. I sank further into depression. I looked forward to my weekly therapy sessions as they provided me with one of my only sources of intelligent human conversation. My therapist suggested going on a dating app. I reluctantly decided to give it another shot. Read more: L.A. Affairs: I boldly gave a fun, mysterious guy my number. Could I refrain from Googling him later? I clicked the reactivate button on my Bumble account, and a young man popped up from Boston. I swiped right and apparently he did too. He piqued my interest because he listed 'writer' as his occupation. I am a wordsmith, and he writes for a living. We were both from the East Coast, so we appreciated L.A.'s laid-back vibe and the temperate weather. I figured he could string together words beyond the typical trite one-liners that guys would normally throw my way on these apps: 'How was your night, beautiful? Are you lonely? I'm a big spoon, looking for my little one. Could it be you?' These types of lines left me feeling hollow. I longed for a more meaningful connection, and not just a physical one. I longed to experience true love. These apps were a playground for people pretending to be anybody but themselves to snag a 'prize.' I was again faced with the daunting task of sifting through piles of hay looking for one needle, so when Tom suggested that we Zoom, I was all in. Zooming was another layer in the weeding-out process, and I was curious to know if he was indeed a working writer. We were having a great Zoom, and he checked all the boxes. Despite this, I was still suspicious. At the end of the call, he asked what my availability was like to get together in person. He suggested two restaurants: the casual Mexican restaurant Don Cuco and the pricier historical landmark the Smoke House, across from the Warner Bros. lot. I opted for the "safer' bet of the two, Mexican. Had I gone with the high-end spot, I fear he might have expected more. Read more: L.A. Affairs: I dated all kinds of complicated guys. Would L.A. men be any different? When I met Tom at the restaurant, I was instantly struck by his strong physique and his dreamy blue eyes, which he smiled with. I could not stop looking at him. His voice was sexy. We chatted about L.A., and I explained that when I moved here, I knew one person and had no job. Within the first three months of arriving, I made my debut on the James Corden show, lived in Hollywood and worked in Beverly Hills. It was fast and furious, and I never looked back. His career was a little more stable. He went to film school at Emerson and moved to Burbank when he was 22. He worked his way up, writing for TV and comics. He seemed extremely stable — like he could be the yin to my yang. I was instantly smitten, and he left me wanting more. This connection went beyond just a 'spark." When we parted, he did not give me his phone number but instead said, 'You can message me on the app if you want. Or not. It's up to you,' then walked away. I was stunned. Most of the guys on the apps were pushy. He was not. He left the ball in my court, which was refreshing and confusing at the same time. Read more: L.A. Affairs: Just before my lips touched my roommate's, I pulled back and looked away I did not hear from him for two days, so I made the bold decision to message him to see if he wanted to get together that day. I felt more confident about the prospect of this being real since he hadn't pushed for sex. I had the date mapped out: We were going to drive to Hermosa Beach, have a drink on the pier, casually stroll the beach and eventually make our way into the water for a first kiss. Much to my delight, it unfolded exactly like that. I even got to show off some of my Pilates instructor moves in my bikini. In the car ride home, he turned to me with those irresistible blue eyes and said, 'So what do we do now? Get married?' I was grinning ear to ear and hoping there was some truth to what he said. When we got to my apartment, I ran in to get Val for an introduction. I wanted them to meet on neutral territory before bringing him into my apartment. When Tom leaned down to pet him, Val lunged and bit his leg, drawing blood. I thought I'd never see the guy again. Read more: L.A. Affairs: After my marriage fell apart, darkness got to me. Then I was catfished When I heard my phone ring later that night, I was thrilled to hear it was Tom. The butterflies in my stomach were flying in full force. He thanked me for the 'most perfect date' and brushed off the bite. He said he would love to go out with me again. I was ecstatic that my scheme had worked. It was a big win. Fast-forward a year later, and I said yes to the rest of our lives. The elopement was supposed to happen in Maui, but the wildfires in Lahaina threw a wrench in our plans. We pivoted to Oahu and had the most magical wedding on the beach at sunset, set against a backdrop of rolling waves and volcanoes. Ever since then, we joked that our story was 'love at first bite,' and we wouldn't have it any other way. The author is an L.A.-based Pilates instructor. She lives in Burbank with her husband, Tom, and their pup, Sparky. She's on Instagram: @jbearinla and @sparkytheshark. L.A. Affairs chronicles the search for romantic love in all its glorious expressions in the L.A. area, and we want to hear your true story. We pay $400 for a published essay. Email LAAffairs@ You can find submission guidelines here. You can find past columns here. Sign up for The Wild newsletter to get weekly insider tips on the best of our beaches, trails, parks, deserts, forests and mountains. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times. Solve the daily Crossword
CNN
2 days ago
- Health
- CNN
What is pathological productivity and how can you avoid it? Expert explains
Dr. Judith Joseph, a psychiatrist and author of 'High Functioning: Overcome Your Hidden Depression and Reclaim Your Joy,' sits down with CNN's Sara Sidner to discuss the difference between happiness and joy and how it all relates to depression.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Jimmy Carr fights back tears in a rare emotional moment during a gig as a fan thanks the comedian for 'saving his life' during depression battle
Jimmy Carr choked up after receiving a message from a fan during a gig thanking him for saving his life during a period of depression and suicical thoughts. The comedian, 52, put on a rare emotional display as he fought back tears after reading out the candid message from the man in the audience. The fan share with Jimmy and the rest of the crowd that the star's Netflix shows and social media clips had given him a reason to laugh in moments of darkness. Reading aloud the message with his audience, Jimmy said: 'In 2020 I tried to take my own life and didn't see a way out of my depression. Your shows on Netflix and clips on social media gave me something to laugh about when all I saw was darkness. 'I've been out of hospital for 2 years now and finally get to see you live with my wonderful partner, Hannah. Thanks for being the light in the dark Jimmy. 'In a perfectly timed moment, as Jimmy grew emotional someone shouted out 'gay' from the audience, which garnered a laugh from Jimmy and the crowd.' He responded to the heckle and said it was 'perfect'. Jimmy then went to address the sender of the message and said: 'If you want to say hello, you can say hello now or come backstage after the show and say hello. If you want to say hello now you're more than welcome. Someone shouted out from the audience, signifying they were the person in question and Jimmy said: 'Hey man, I teared up a little. I'm so thrilled with that, thank you so much. I really appreciate it. 'It's a very odd thing and obviously nothing to do with me, but it's a lovely thing. I'm glad you said that. Because I think a lot of people when you say that go oh I can sort of see beyond it and the honesty to send in a message.' In response to Jimmy's words, the audience member said: 'It takes time and it gets better'. Jimmy then replied: 'Thanks mate. That's amazing. And thank you Hanah as well. It's with any of that and I think sometimes when you're depressed its about being an individual. You're on your own and in your own head. 'And we've all got dispersed identities, our identities are who we are with our friends, family and other halves. And when you go to that it's sort of better. So thank you for being there for him as well. 'That's amazing that's really made my day. That's made my week. Incredible.' Reading aloud the message with his audience, Jimmy said: 'In 2020 I tried to take my own life and didn't see a way out of my depression . Your shows on Netflix and clips on social media gave me something to laugh about when all I saw was darkness Other members of the audience who had caught the moment live commented on the clip and admitted it was incredibly touching. They said: 'I was there that night at the front and saw the tears in his eyes, he was really moved'; 'Aww! Jimmy was moved, a little tear, honestly such an emotional and inspiring segment'; 'We were there at the Marlowe when the man text this message in, the whole atmosphere was so emotional. Jimmy was great and invited the man backstage after the show to meet him. I truly hope the man's recovery continues. Laughter is definitely the best medicine.' Many also touched on how it was unusual to see Jimmy, who is typically cutting with his dark humour, get caught up in the emotional moment. They said: 'I got choked up seeing Jimmy choked up'; 'Jimmys never made me cry before'; 'Jimmy Carr is a national treasure. He makes ruthless dark humour but he is genuinely a wholesome dude at his core'; 'It was a lovely moment in the show, hopefully him and his partner took up the offer and came backstage after. I know you mentioned it again at the end too'; 'Wow. That got me!'; 'You don't see Jimmy getting emotional often'; 'I didn't have crying at Jimmy Carr crying on my bingo card today'; 'Love seeing him being emotional'. The heartfelt interaction came after Jimmy made a heartbreaking admission about his own mental health as he opened up to Alison Hammond in a rare candid interview. He was the latest celebrity to spend a weekend with Alison Hammond on her new interview show. The pair enjoyed a hike and a boat ride before Alison drove Jimmy to one of his tour performances in Kendal - and the TV funnyman got unusually candid. 'I was a bit depressed in my mid-20s,' he admitted to the Bake Off host at the beginning of the programme. 'I didn't like my life, I didn't like where it was going. I left everything to become a comedian to tell jokes above a pub.' Later in the episode, Alison asked Jimmy about the death of his best friend and Eight Out Of 10 Cats co-star Sean Lock. 'It's a weird thing where you know it's coming but it's still shocking,' he said. 'I got sent all of the best bits of Sean and they all had me in them. It's a very privileged position.' Jimmy also showed his emotional side as he spoke about another huge loss in his life, his mum Nora - who died from pancreatic cancer when he was in his mid twenties. He revealed that his mum had also been depressed when he was a child, and making her laugh was his favourite thing so it went on to inspire his love of comedy. He said: 'She was depressed for a lot of my childhood… Making her happy made me happy, so the compulsion to be funny came from that.' Speaking about her death, Jimmy said: 'I was very close to my mother, so her dying was the worst thing I could imagine. When I was a kid, my fear was this sort of separation anxiety of something happening to her. 'When it happens, there's a weird freedom, where that's happened and I'm still here. It got across to me what mortality really is. 'This is it, this is your life, you don't get another go, so do what you want to do.' 'I don't believe in an afterlife,' he continued. 'But I carry her with me I think about her all the time. But there is an after life – the kids are the afterlife. 'There's a theory that you die twice, once when you die and then again the last time someone says your name.' Last year Jimmy admitted he is 'still not over' Nora's death. Speaking on The Development by David podcast with David McIntosh, Jimmy said: 'I lost her when I was about 26. I don't think I'm over it yet. Grief is the price we pay for love. 'I was so close to my mother, I couldn't imagine anything worse than losing her. The benefit of losing her is a sense of freedom, pushing the f**k it button.' Jimmy likened a person's death to the time before they were born, saying there isn't any difference between the two. He said: 'You get mortality, in a way. We die and we're the lucky ones because we get to live. Mark Twain said it brilliantly, I wasn't alive for billions of years before my birth and it didn't inconvenience me in the least. 'This is why life is so special, it's this little shaft of light in the middle of it all. 'It's not an easy thing to lose a parent. Grief, we don't talk about it enough. Society is set up to kind of hide it away.' Jimmy's parents Nora and Patrick - known as Jim - moved to England from Limerick, Ireland and raised Jimmy and his two brothers in Slough. The comic has been estranged from his father since Nora's death and said in November 2021 he hadn't spoken to his dad in 21 years. Elsewhere during the interview, Jimmy spoke about cancel culture which he jokes about in his new Netflix special Natural Born Killer. Jimmy is adamant that comedians should never apologise for jokes, no matter who may find them offensive. He said: 'There's a bit on the new special. You can't go around apologising for jokes. 'So what I'm gonna do the next time I get cancelled, I'm going to say the day of the cancellation, I'm going to say, [mock childish voice] "I'm sorry."
