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Pupils using mobile phone at the elementary school during recreation time. Group of multiethnic children sitting in a row and typing a message on smartphone. Young boys and girls playing with cellphone.

Balancing digital literacy and children’s wellbeing: A call to action

Given children’s increased exposure to digital technologies, Leen d’Haenens from the University of Leuven discusses findings from a research project called ySKILLS, which aimed to enhance the positive impact of the digital environment on children’s wellbeing.
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Tuning into musicians’ wellbeing: Research on music performance anxiety (MPA)

The Music and Mental Health Research Clinic (MMHRC) at the University of Ottawa’s Institute of Mental Health Research (IMHR) at The Royal is investigating how to reduce music performance anxiety (MPA) and the benefits of specific coping strategies for musicians.
Figure 1. Different types of subterranean ecosystems and organisms.

Protecting subterranean ecosystems for the wellbeing of surface environments and humanity

Stefano Mammola, a researcher at the Italian National Research Council and coordinator of the Biodiversa+ project ‘DarCo’, emphasizes the importance of better incorporation of subterranean biodiversity in conservation agendas.
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Improving the wellbeing of older adults through community-based music and movement programs

Find out here about a geriatric psychiatry program at the Music and Mental Health Research Clinic that improves the wellbeing of older adults.
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Data-driven prosperity: The shift from GDP to multidimensional wellbeing indices

The financial crisis highlighted the shortcomings of traditional measures of a country's prosperity; here we examine the shift from GDP to multidimensional wellbeing indices The Stiglitz-Sen-Fitoussi Commission played a pivotal role, as it emphasised the significance of comprehensive assessments beyond simple economic transactions. It rekindled interest in including additional indicators...
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The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group: Promoting mental health and wellbeing

The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group (The Royal) is one of Canada’s foremost mental health care, teaching, and research hospitals. Our mission is to transform the lives of people living with complex and treatment-resistant mental health and substance use needs through client and family-centred care and research.
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Enhancing wellbeing and equality: Welfare economics and effective social policies

Dr (MD) Ahmed ElBarawi, Lecturer/Executive Assistant of the Provost at Berlin School of Business and Innovation, turns the focus on welfare economics and effective social policies that enhance wellbeing and equality.
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Breastfeeding at work: Ensuring the wellbeing of mothers

Matt Thornton from CoolMed examines legislation regarding breastfeeding at work, safe storage of breast milk, and the importance of proper storage facilities.
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How data can encourage empathetic conversations to support student wellbeing

We must consider the targeted use of data and how it can support the provision of personal tutoring to aid conversations and improve student wellbeing.
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How local councils are using low-code technology to improve citizen wellbeing

With the support of low-code technology, local councils can easily improve citizen engagement and cost-effectively protect their health and environment .
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Trial finds four-day work week boosts employee wellbeing and productivity

After testing a four-day work week across 61 companies in the UK, researchers found the trial was successful both economically and productivity-wise.

Can mindfulness training in primary schools promote mental wellbeing in Sub-Saharan Africa?

There is growing evidence that whole-school mindfulness training delivered as an integral element of the curriculum promotes children’s mental wellbeing and improves educational outcomes (Phan et al., 2022).
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Oral storytelling is important for reading, writing and social wellbeing

If there was one skill that could positively impact many other areas such as reading, writing, and social development, wouldn’t you want to teach it? Could oral storytelling be the key?
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Toxicological research is key to sustaining human health and wellbeing

Aarthi JanakiRaman, Research Director, Chemicals and Advanced Materials at TechVision, argues that toxicological research is key to sustaining human health and wellbeing .
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Student wellbeing at secondary school: 79% of 14 year olds extremely dissatisfied

Student wellbeing drops sharply after starting secondary school with most adolescents satisfied at 11 and most extremely dissatisfied by 14.
View from the Wrekin, near Telford, Shropshire, England, UK - looking northwest towards Leaton. Patchwork fields of green, yellow under cloudy blue sky

Promoting wellbeing in Telford and Wrekin Council

Thomas Cox, Communications Officer at Telford and Wrekin Council, discusses the importance of a wellbeing initiative for Telford and Wrekin's residents.
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Nature essential for human wellbeing

Studies demonstrate the importance of nature for human wellbeing by linking the nonmaterial contributions of ecosystems to people's overall health.
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Emerging Riceberry Rice: Thailand first experience in developing rice for wellbeing

Professor Apichart Vanavichit, highlights the Thai attempt to develop rice that directly benefits well-being.
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Some people had better genetic wellbeing during COVID-19

Genetic wellbeing differed between people when impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic – some people were able to handle stress better than others.
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Improving mental wellbeing through a healthy diet

Jeanette C. Mostert & Alejandro Arias Vasquez from the Departments of Genetics and Psychiatry at Radboud University Medical Center Nijmegen, The Netherlands, lift the lid on improving mental wellbeing through a healthy diet

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