‘That nagging feeling of dread’: Is ‘hang-xiety’ a real thing?
You wake up. Your head throbs. Then comes the second wave: a low, gnawing horror at what you…
Questioning the Gambling Commission’s youth gambling data
When does spending money become a feeling? When the UK Gambling Commission is asked to explain an awkward…
Next Generation Collective Launches for Hollywood Talent Mental Health
Next Generation Collective (NGC), a new group built around helping young people in entertainment with their mental health,…
Ayr man completes 420 press-ups for men’s mental health
Ross McKenzie, from Ayr, did 14 press-ups every day in September to represent the 14 men who die…
Here’s what happened when a reporter posed as a problem gambler on DraftKings
Jake Pearson is a problem gambler, losing thousands of dollars a night betting on sports, and a DraftKings…
Study: Online Sports Betting Causes Spike in ER Visits
Legalization of sports betting in Ontario, Canada was linked to a rise in severe gambling-related health problems. That’s…
Former All-Ireland winning footballer says rise in problem gambling
A former All-Ireland winning footballer says there’s been a dramatic rise in problem gambling among women aged 25…
Colman Noctor: Our teens are struggling — maybe the problem is the pond and not the frog
When they surveyed 802 secondary school students, aged 12 to 19, they found that 41% described themselves as…
Kane Brown Explains How Jelly Roll Helps His Mental Health
Kane Brown has been open about his own struggles with depression, and he says his friendship with Jelly…
Next Generation Collective Launches Mental Health Initiative For Young Talent
Next Generation Collective has teamed with The Kids Mental Health Foundation on an initiative to help young people…
Turkish gambling study links frictionless payments to rising harm
The report advocated for internationally learned restrictions as well as an update on digital advertising regulations. A multi-disciplinary…
Global action urged over digital media’s harm to young people’s mental health
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