
Frank Spinelli, a doctor and author, thought he'd overcome childhood sexual abuse by his Boy Scouts leader, but the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a relapse into alcoholism, forcing him to confront his lingering shame and develop a new framework for healing.
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The article delves into the long-term effects of childhood trauma and the challenges of recovery, highlighting the impact of significant life disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A mother shares her challenges with ADHD during childbirth and postnatal care, highlighting the lack of consistent NHS support and offering lessons learned on coping mechanisms, medication, and advocacy.

Healthcare workers at an Ebola treatment centre in the Democratic Republic of the Congo report severe stress, infection risks, and unpaid wages as the outbreak spreads rapidly, threatening to exceed the scale of the 2014-16 West Africa epidemic.

Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia faces its largest wildfire in history in the Hürtgen Forest. Experts highlight the severe mental health risks, including PTSD, for firefighters and civilians, noting that active response roles can offer some psychological protection.

French health and anti-fraud agencies are recalling 260,000 condoms sold online, citing risks of bursting, perforations, and a lack of required CE safety markings. Authorities advise users to seek medical screening if they used the non-compliant products.

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is growing exponentially, with over 2,500 deaths, and risks spilling over into neighboring countries unless containment efforts and aid funding are urgently increased, the UN warns.
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed over 2,500 people and is spreading exponentially. UN coordinator Julien Harneis warns funds will deplete in weeks amid violence against health workers.