How do video games affect your brain? Video games have become a central piece of media culture. Adults and children alike pore over them for hours for a little virtual fun.
Is quiet quitting the new workplace trend? In the past few weeks, the term “quiet quitting” has appeared out of nowhere. Although the concept isn’t entirely new, the phrase started trending after a TikTok video, which now has 3.5 million views, went viral earlier this year. So what is quiet quitting, and why is it
The world is having a mental health crisis Living through a global pandemic, not seeing friends or family for weeks or months and having to work from the same place you sleep have caused increased global stress. Back in March, the WHO reported that depression and anxiety went up about 25% in just the first year of the
Why thinking too hard makes you tired Feeling tired after using a lot of mental power isn’t exactly a new phenomenon, but now scientists can actually explain why it happens. One previous theory suggested fatigue was an illusion created by the brain to make us turn to a more enjoyable activity. But yesterday, a new study
Hong Kong’s Body Banter wants us to talk about body image and mental health /ˈbantə/ noun: banter The playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks Think: “There was so much good-natured banter at Body Banter today! I’ve learned so much about how to speak about body image and mental health, and now I know how to start a conversation about it with my
Think Youtubing is the dream gig? Think again You know when you watch a YouTuber’s vlog and think to yourself that they’ve got the dream job? This might come as a surprise, but it isn’t all that rosy behind the scenes. Here’s how it usually goes. At first, they pour their heart and soul
Mind HK weighs in on Hong Kong’s mental health situation It’s no secret that the seemingly unending pandemic is chipping away at people’s mental health. Especially in Hong Kong, strict social distancing regulations and compulsory quarantine have raised the voices of many in concern for mental health and well-being. Currently combating these issues in Hong Kong, Mind HK