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How virtual reality headsets are being used to support astronaut mental health

Astronauts will receive HTC Vive Focus 3 headsets to help them de-stress and relax during long missions on the International Space Station.

In brief: Meta sued by 41 US states for contributing to youth mental health crisis

A round-up of the week's top mental health headlines.

Meta facing legal action for contributing to youth mental health crisis

Meta is allegedly designing addictive features for young people while collecting data on children under 13 without their parents' consent.

How the faces of social media influence positive vibes

Social media is often associated with poor mental health. But is there a positive side to social media too? Sarah Chamberlain explores.

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An estimated 1 in 5 of us are neurodiverse – an umbrella term for conditions that, although are much better understood today, have a long history of stigma and being misunderstood.

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In brief: No 'smoking gun' linking internet use with poor mental health

Also in this week's round-up: suicide risk among young LGBTQ+ people with disabilities, and the link between belief and treatment efficacy.

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In brief: 1 in 5 young people living with a probable mental health issue

Also in this week's round-up: mental health patients stuck in hospitals for years, and how Covid impacted the well-being of rule followers.

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In brief: People with disabilities could lack work opportunities through proposed benefits changes

Also in this week's round-up: painkillers for children could lead to adult addiction, and the largest student well-being study set to begin.

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New research reveals decline in home-based roles post-pandemic

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Painkiller use in youth linked to mental health issues and addiction later in life

Patients with learning disabilities and autism were also overrepresented in the cohort receiving repeat prescriptions without chronic pain.

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