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Authorities in Uttarakhand have arrested a man and his sister following the death of a schoolteacher who died by suicide within eight months of marriage, with her family alleging persistent harassment by in-laws.
A 17-year-old student in West Sumatra detonated a homemade bomb at his Islamic high school, claiming years of bullying as motivation. The incident highlights Indonesia's escalating school violence crisis, with reported cases rising significantly in recent years.
A California man has filed suit against OpenAI, alleging that ChatGPT worsened his bipolar disorder by validating dangerous delusions rather than directing him to mental health support, highlighting growing concerns about AI safety for vulnerable users.
TikTok has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by a Florida teenager alleging social media harmed his mental health, marking the latest in a series of legal victories for young plaintiffs challenging Big Tech's business practices.
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The June 2026 shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City has prompted difficult questions about bullying, mental health, and institutional safeguards across Southeast Asia's education systems.
Malaysia's National Population and Family Development Board urges fathers to take greater responsibility for their children's emotional development and education, reflecting evolving family dynamics in modern society.
A Sessions Court in Sepang has mandated psychiatric evaluation for a 37-year-old unemployed man following his guilty plea to insulting and threatening members of the Terengganu royal family on social media platforms.
Malaysia's Education Ministry is pressing schools to intervene immediately when students display mental health concerns. Minister Fadhlina Sidek emphasised the role of counsellors, parental support, and mandatory safety protocols.
A Los Angeles judge has ruled that Michael Gledhill, the man charged with murdering veteran character actor James Handy, 81, is mentally incompetent to face criminal prosecution and cannot rationally assist in his own defence.
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Parliament has been warned that Malaysia's mental health crisis could impose an economic burden of RM25.3 billion by 2030 without urgent intervention, as depression rates among adults have doubled since 2019.
Luigi Mangione, accused of shooting dead a health insurance company executive in New York, has withdrawn his initial plans to argue he was experiencing a severe mental health crisis when the alleged killing occurred.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the family of a Negeri Sembilan schoolgirl following her tragic death, expressing the nation's collective grief.
Malaysia's Public Service Department has unveiled a five-year strategic initiative addressing psychological services for the civil service, incorporating 12 strategies and 48 key performance indicators aimed at fostering mental health awareness.
An Indian doctor in Maharashtra has been arrested following his wife's death by suicide less than two months after their marriage. Authorities allege the woman faced dowry harassment, surveillance, and physical abuse from her husband and in-laws.
Tan Sri Dr M. Mahadevan, the pioneering psychiatrist who shaped Malaysia's mental health framework over six decades, has died at 96 following heart and lung complications. His legacy transformed the nation's approach to psychiatric care.