Thousands of allied health workers in Victoria will strike for 24 hours from midnight over a pay dispute. The union seeks a 36.18% pay rise over three years, citing disrespectful offers from the government.
Dementia activists in the UK and Australia challenge the stigma and 'prescribed disengagement' following diagnosis, advocating for empowerment, autonomy, and person-centred care.
Experts offer strategies to combat smartphone addiction, including tracking usage, scheduling screen-free time, changing lockscreens, cutting notifications, and making screens less engaging. Solutions range from software tools to physical deterrents and switching to feature phones.
Experts warn that cryptocurrency trading is increasingly becoming an addiction, sharing hallmarks with gambling disorder. This compulsive behavior is often mistaken for ambition, particularly among younger men, and is exacerbated by the 24/7, lightly regulated market and aggressive marketing tactics.
Psychotherapist Anton Grebenyukov stated that if work breaks do not allow for recovery, it can signal burnout. He advised seeking professional help if self-assessment is difficult, to prevent burnout from developing into depression.
Children develop strong people skills through observation and practice, learning to express emotions, show empathy, prepare for new experiences, admit mistakes, share ideas, and set boundaries. These skills foster confidence, adaptability, and better relationships.
A physical therapist in Busan was sentenced to 8 months in prison, suspended for 2 years, for negligence causing a burn injury to a rehabilitation patient with paralysis. The therapist failed to monitor the patient during electrical treatment, leading to severe burns.
Trishala Dutt, daughter of actor Sanjay Dutt, shared her difficult childhood in New York, marked by racism, bullying, and emotional isolation following her mother's death. She spoke about finding comfort in food and journaling, and how her aunt's advice inspired her to become a therapist.
An Australian court sentenced Sumit Rastogi, an unqualified Indian-origin massage therapist, to 13 years and 10 months in jail for sexually abusing 61 women and secretly filming them. The judge noted Rastogi showed no remorse for his actions.
An Indian man, Sumit Satish Rastogi, has been sentenced to over 13 years in prison in Adelaide, Australia, for sexually abusing 61 victims while working as an unqualified massage therapist. He pleaded guilty to 97 offenses, including indecent assault and filming, committed between October 2021 and July 2022.
Tech writer Joanna Stern explores her unsettling emotional bond with an AI used for medical, personal, and therapeutic tasks in her book 'I Am Not a Robot'.
Therapist reveals how creative activities empower children to express difficult emotions that they can't yet verbalise. Simple, accessible methods like emotion drawing, collages and storytelling through art provide a safe outlet. These practices help children process feelings, build emotional resilience and strengthen bonds with caregivers while emphasising expression over perfection.
“Admin meeting is one of the rituals I always assign to my couples,” says relationship expert Sara Nasserzadeh.
Art therapist Dr. Eleni Nicolaou recommends soft pastel yellow as the ideal paint color for summer nurseries, citing its ability to mirror seasonal warmth without overwhelming a baby's developing senses. Complementary shades include cream for woodwork, soft peach or blush for textiles, and light sky blue for accent decor. Research cited from the European Journal of Pediatrics links warm-toned, low-saturation environments with improved infant sleep onset and reduced agitation.
Becky Chaplin, who was found as a newborn by a vet in Kenya and adopted by British parents, has trained the first cohort of physiotherapists in Sierra Leone through Mercy Ships. The occupational therapist from East Grinstead mentored 15 new graduates in 2023, helping establish the country's first university-level physiotherapist course. Previously, only six fully-trained physiotherapists existed for Sierra Leone's nine million people.
