Crisis
How the climate crisis affects our mental health
Climate anxiety, solastalgia, eco distress: There are already numerous terms for the effects of the climate crisis on our mental health. However, it is not just the knowledge of the crisis that endangers our psyche. Which factors also play a role and how can we protect ourselves from it. Fear of the future, heat, destruction […]
Midlife crisis: How to recognize that you have one and its consequences
Men are more likely to compensate for psychological problems by drinking alcohol or exercising excessively. But clichés are also omnipresent, such as buying an expensive car.picture alliance / dpa-mag | Sebastian Knoth Taking stock of one’s life in the middle of it all leads to uncertainty and resentment for many people. This so-called “midlife crisis” […]
Latvia has no medicine supply system in case of war or crisis / Article
While Estonia has had a stockpile model in place for a year, adapted from Finland, Latvia hopes to start stockpiling medicines for general use only next year. Why does Latvia not have a stock of medicines for emergencies? When will the necessary stocks be ready? Ukrainian pharmacist’s experience “My life before the war was my […]
“Unprecedented stress”: Founders suffer from mental crisis
Many founders are suffering: their stress levels are rising due to a lack of investor money. And although “panicked founders” are not an exception, many suffer on their own. The current financial situation increases the already high pressure on startup foundersiStock; Rebeca Zisser/Insider A funding backlog in the early stages. A closed window for IPOs. […]
Helping in a Crisis: Mental Health First Aid Course
Mental illness can affect anyone. Around one in five adolescents has psychological problems and more than one in four adults show signs of a mental disorder over the course of a year. The latter are now the second most common cause of sick leave and the most common reason for early retirement due to illness. […]