The number of young and diverse callers will increase in 2025, according to the US National Gambling Helpline

Kathryn Evans, Audience Research and Development Executive

Almost half (49.48%) of all contacts are individuals between the ages of 18 and 34, continuing the trend of younger generations seeking support. In its 2025 annual report released last week, the US National Problem Gambling Helpline reported major changes in the profile of those seeking help. The helpline, which handles calls, texts and web … Read more

Lookmaxxing may point to deeper body image issues in young men, mental health experts say

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Punitive plan of facial exercises. Deliberate starvation. Changing the shape of the jawline and cheekbones by breaking them with a hammer or chisel. These are some of the more extreme actions in a practice called Lookmaxing (the effort to maximize one’s appearance at all costs), which has amassed a huge following on social media, mostly … Read more

Britain’s anxious young people struggle with the demands of modern workplaces, government adviser warns

Britain's anxious young people struggle with the demands of modern workplaces, government adviser warns

Britain’s anxious young people struggle with the demands of modern workplaces, government adviser warns Anxiety, depression and increasing reliance on technology are making it difficult for young people to adapt to the modern workforce, a UK government adviser has warned. Alan Milburn will tell governments and businesses that flexible working and appropriate mental health support … Read more

Dutch city councilor calls for raising the legal age of gambling as debts among young people skyrocket

Kathryn Evans, Audience Research and Development Executive

A common discussion in the Netherlands involves raising the age for online slots to 24 years. As the debt crisis deepens among young people in Enschede, the Netherlands, local politician Merriam Schmer of the CDA (Christian Democratic Party) has called for nationwide action to raise the minimum legal age for online gambling from 18 to … Read more

Depression appears to change how young people remember childhood trauma and adversity

Depression appears to change how young people remember childhood trauma and adversity

Experiencing symptoms of depression can change the way young people recall early hardships and may lead them to report more past trauma over time. Dealing with these emotional health challenges may actually be the main driving force behind memory changes, pointing to the need to treat current moods to heal past wounds. This research natural … Read more

Exercise beats protein powder to keep muscles young

Exercise beats protein powder to keep muscles young

share this article This article is free to share under the Attribution 4.0 International License. Exercise is better than protein powder for building muscle strength in older adults, according to a new study. Packing protein is all the rage. From cereals to pasta to nacho chips and more, food manufacturers try to get as many … Read more