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Daily Mail
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
From which tome did Rachel Kelly think every line was worth noting for future reference?
What book... ... are you reading now? I AM rereading Inventing Ourselves: The Secret Life of the Teenage Brain by Sarah-Jayne Blakemore. Unlike Blakemore, I'm no neuroscientist but I became interested in adolescent mental health about five years ago. As a writer in the mental health field and an ambassador for charities including SANE and Rethink Mental Illness, I was getting more and more messages from parents struggling with troubled teenagers. What did I recommend? Did I know a good therapist? I wanted to figure out ways we could support young people's psychological health. Blakemore's book prompted a lot of 'Ah ha!' moments – 'So that's what's going on in the teenage brain!' Right now I need a refresher on up-to-the-minute brain science: it is fascinating but also complex and Blakemore delivers. ... would you take to a desert island? IT would have to be Middlemarch by George Eliot – a classic for a reason: it's so good. I enjoy underlining bits of books that resonate and squirrelling them away in my commonplace book to savour later. Usually, I might note down four or five good lines. But I had to abandon the practice with Middlemarch as I was almost copying out the whole thing. I love Eliot's wise and compassionate view of the world. She combines a cracking plot stuffed with unforgettable characters with an ability to weave in observations on what makes us human. ... first gave you the reading bug? I remember a boring summer holiday on the coast of Wexford in Ireland aged about 11 or so and discovering Agatha Christie. I couldn't stop reading The Murder Of Roger Ackroyd to find out who'd done it. Detective stories help me stay present and alleviate my anxiety by diverting my thoughts from the past or future. ... left you cold? I struggled with Jonathan Haidt's The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness. Yes, there is indeed an epidemic of teenage anguish, for which Haidt squarely blames smartphones. But my experience over the past five years is that adolescent mental health problems are complicated and resistant to any single explanation. They also need multiple, imaginative and fresh solutions, and those Haidt offers are somewhat limited in that regard.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Drone attack on Odesa: houses and civilian infrastructure destroyed, one injured
The Russians have conducted a large-scale drone attack on the city of Odesa, injuring one person and causing destruction. Source: Oleh Kiper, Head of Odesa Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "Our air defence forces destroyed most of the targets, but there is damage to civilian infrastructure in the city, including residential buildings and a car service station." Details: Kiper said one person had suffered a leg injury. Medics provided all the necessary treatment. In addition, nine people sought psychological support. All the appropriate services are working to deal with the aftermath of the Russian attack. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
LBCI
22-05-2025
- LBCI
Child protection concerns: Investigation launched after reported sexual assault during school trip
Report by Wissam Nasrallah, English adaptation by Yasmine Jaroudi What was meant to be a joyful school outing for children turned into a distressing experience. A 16-year-old boy who was working at an amusement park admitted to inappropriate behavior involving at least 15 children, according to his own statement. The incident occurred on Tuesday, May 20, during a field trip organized by Saint Coeur Ain Najm School for first-grade students, all between the ages of 6 and 7. The visit took place at VeréBleu Park and specifically at the zip line section, where children were supposed to enjoy a fun and exciting activity. One of the staff members assigned to help secure children for the ride—a minor himself—allegedly acted inappropriately by touching several of them while assisting them with the equipment. One child, only six years old, found the courage to tell his teacher what had happened. As school staff looked into the situation, more students reported similar experiences involving the same individual. The school administration took swift action, informing authorities who quickly intervened. The suspect was taken into custody and admitted to the actions. The school also began working closely with parents and professionals to offer psychological and educational support to the affected children. Though this is not the first such incident, it has once again raised questions about the need for stronger child protection measures and more rigorous screening and training of staff at places catering to young children.
CBC
09-05-2025
- Health
- CBC
Psychological supports for Family Violence Prevention Services clients being beefed up
The folks at P.E.I. Family Violence Prevention Services say there's a gap in access to free psychological support for their clients. Executive director Danya O'Malley (shown) says they're looking to fix that. As CBC's Sheehan Desjardins reports, the organization has launched a new program, and is also partnering with university students to help.
