Winnebago County nonprofits await fate of ’empowering’ mental health sales tax
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – In Winnebago County, voters may find a familiar question on their November ballot: a half-cent sales tax for “mental health purposes.” The referendum was first held in 2020, when more than 62% of respondents approved funding…
The world’s first “chastity belt for your phone” is considered a “cure” for porn addiction – a modern interpretation of a historic design
A HISTORICAL device from the 16th century is making a comeback as a way to stop men from watching porn. A new chastity belt is launched, but it is not women who are subjected to torture, but devices such as…
ICE arbitrarily blocks lawyers’ telephone access
On August 1, with seemingly no warning, Immigration and Customs Enforcement stripped detainees of their right to free phone calls – including calls to their lawyers. The news comes just a month after detainees at Costa Verde and Golden State…
Pro-anorexia content on TikTok can harm women’s body image and mental health
Women who spend a lot of time on TikTok – especially those who watch a lot of anorexic content – feel worse about their appearance, a new study shows. The results suggest that high TikTok presence can harm mental health,…
Does friendship therapy work? A first-hand report
Billy is one of those men who can easily bury a lamp in the wall. In every flat I’ve lived in over the past decade, he’s told me which long number is the right one on my gas meter. He…
Pets significantly reduce anxiety and depression in women, especially those with childhood trauma
In a recently published study JAMA network opened, Researchers are investigating whether a close bond with a pet reduces the risk of depression and anxiety, particularly in women who experienced childhood abuse. Study: Attachment to pets and anxiety and depression…
American woman claims her husband chained her to a tree to starve her, did it himself, police say
A police officer added that Ms Kayi now admits that she is not married and that she was suffering from hallucinations when she first gave her statement. A police statement also said Ms Kayi was desperate because her visa had…
