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In 2021, about 48% of LGBQ females considered suicide, compared with roughly 20% of heterosexual females, data shows. bymuratdeniz/iStock/Getty Images Plus

Teen girls are facing an increased risk of suicide − and stress related to sexual identity might be contributing to it

While more young people openly identify as LGBQ, many still face substantial challenges that can contribute to a greater prevalence of mental health concerns.
President Donald Trump signs an executive order withdrawing the U.S. from the World Health Organization in the Oval Office of the White House on Jan. 20, 2025, the first day of his second term in office. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

As the United States disavows the World Health Organization, Canada must double down on its support

The U.S. withdrawal from WHO has seismic implications on issues like prevention of future pandemics, and the stakes are especially high for Canada.
Real estate listings for properties for sale or rent in Milan on April 12, 2018. Delbo Andrea/Shutterstock

Did Covid really push some Italians out of the country’s cities?

The pandemic amplified a trend toward suburbanisation, particularly in Italy, where the search for more affordable housing and the rise of remote work encouraged an “escape” from urban centres.
Black Americans with long COVID reported more physical ailments than concern over mental illness. fizkes/iStock via Getty Images Plus

Black adults with long COVID report higher levels of hopelessness and suicidal thoughts − new research

Black Americans were disproportionately affected by COVID-19 infections, illness and death during the pandemic. But the long-term toll of long COVID among this group is still largely overlooked.
Listen for values and emotions, not just points you can rebut with facts. kupicoo/E+ via Getty Images

Vaccines and values: When you’re having a tough conversation about medicine, don’t just pile on evidence − listen to someone’s ‘moral foundations’

Being presented with facts doesn’t do much good if you don’t feel like your core values are respected. That’s especially true when it comes to health care decisions.
Donald Trump attends the 121st Army-Navy Football Game in Michie Stadium at the United States Military Academy, in December 2020, following his defeat to Joe Biden a month earlier. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Canadian policymakers should avoid handling Trump 2.0 like another pandemic

During Donald Trump’s second presidency, both federal and provincial governments should reflect on their recent experiences handling the COVID-19 pandemic and the dangers of being adaptive.
Research suggests many teachers have experienced large increases in students’ academic, social and behavioural needs since the pandemic. A classroom in Longueuil, Que., in March 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

Teachers lack resources to meet classroom needs, and absences shouldn’t surprise us

A lack of supports to foster student success has yielded significant dissatisfaction for teachers and many other professionals integral to healthy schools, like educational assistants.
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Vaccination rates among Australian teens are dropping. Here’s how we can get back on track

A series of vaccines offered during high school protect teenagers against certain diseases, and help reduce the spread of these diseases in the community.

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