Screen-free family meals: Why Italian restaurants are asking diners to put phones away

15 restaurants in Italy's Sardinia are participating in a one-month pilot initiative called A tavola senza schermi, meaning 'at the table without screens'

India rejects UN report as 'a sweeping charge against the world's largest youth population'

India youth UN report rejection highlights the country's strong objection to unverified claims made by a UN human rights expert

The Behaviour Edit Why we miss life before social media: The hidden mental health cost of always being connected

Global warming, artificial intelligence, authoritarianism, unemployment—the world is no longer the home it once used to be

Childhood OCD: Why constantly reassuring your child could be strengthening their anxiety

OCD is the problem. The child never is. Distress usually rises before it falls

World Mental Health Day: How cyberbullying can affect a child’s mind

Cyberbullying can take many forms. A child may be deliberately excluded from a group chat, mocked through comments on social media or targeted with unflattering photographs shared among classmates

The 'good student' mental health trap: Why high-achieving children can still struggle with anxiety

This World Mental Health Day, let’s dive deep into the pressure to be a 'good student,' and the easily missed warning signs parents should watch out for

Prince Harry’s 'adrenaline crash' explained: What prolonged stress can do to your mental health

Prince Harry said he had become dependent on stress and adrenaline to keep his mind functioning

Inside India’s pet therapy movement: How animal-assisted therapy benefits pets and patients alike

While research shows that animals significantly improve human mental well-being, the comfort and stress levels of the therapy animals are often overlooked

The unaddressed mental health emergency facing LGBTQIA+ talent in technology

Globally, LGBTQIA+ individuals face more than double the rate of severe mental health conditions including clinical depression, generalised anxiety, and suicidal ideation, compared to their non-queer peers

Captain Smit Machchhar’s wife says she doesn’t want him to get Flydubai attack flashbacks: How long can PTSD symptoms last?

Smit Machchhar’s wife said the family has not asked him about the details of the stabbing because they do not want him to relive the incident or experience flashbacks

Why losing a parent can be so difficult for children: Study highlights mental health risks

The findings highlight how common parental loss is and the importance of providing affected children and families with appropriate support

Your phone is always buzzing, but are you really connected? The everyday role of social support in mental well-being

A conversation with a friend, a meal with family, or a walk with someone we trust may seem ordinary, but meaningful social interaction gives us a sense of belonging and security

'Where the change needs to start': Experts call for listening, trust, and non-judgemental approach to children’s mental health

Kalpana D. Kumar, Founder and Director of the KARE Therapy Center in Chennai, argued at THE WEEK’s ‘Healthy Young Mind, Healthy India’ event that parents and schools need to do more to normalise conversations around difficult subjects

Chronic work stress: Warning signs of professional burnout you shouldn't ignore

Work stress warning signs often appear as persistent exhaustion, poor sleep, and irritability, indicating that the pressure is becoming more than just a demanding job

Dr Mazda Turel’s prescription for living long, thinking good at THE WEEK ‘Healthy Young Mind, Healthy India’