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Generation Z often leaves jobs due to unethical or toxic environments, and thanks to their language skills, they have the option to choose jobs not only in the Czech Republic but also abroad. (translated)

Odejdou, když je něco špatně, a ještě prásknou dveřmi. Generace Z si to může dovolit, říká analytik
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Psychologist Vlaďka Bartáková criticizes the insufficient communication and poorly thought-out proposals of the Czech government regarding changes in education, such as shorter holidays, banning mobile phones, and abolishing ninth grades, which she believes increase uncertainty for children and parents at a time when the mental burden on young people is already significant. (translated)

Kratší prázdniny, zákaz mobilů a konec devítek? „Vláda se utrhla ze řetězu, pro rodiče jsou to výstřely zpoza rohu,“ říká psycholožka Bartáková

Hana Píšová, an expert from the Line of Safety, points to an alarming increase in children turning to anxiety, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts, which is partly a result of pressure from social media, the COVID-19 pandemic, and general performance pressure. (translated)

Sebevraždy dětí řešíme až dvacetkrát denně, říká odbornice z Linky bezpečí

A novel of the school law that would prohibit the use of mobile phones and other internet devices by children in schools is waiting for approval, and if it passes, it will come into effect from the next school year. (translated)

Batoh, svačina, přezůvky do školy. A co mobil? Novela čeká teprve na schválení, připomíná Antivirus

The National Institute of Mental Health (NUDZ) will open a station for adolescents in Klecany in January, which will offer free therapeutic care focused on anxiety and depressive disorders, self-harm, and other psychological difficulties through modern treatment programs. (translated)

V Klecanech vznikne stacionář, pomůže dospívajícím v boji s depresivními stavy

The painful case of Lindsay Clancy, accused of murdering her three children due to possible postpartum mental health issues, has sparked a broad debate about the necessity of adequate assistance for mothers in similar situations. (translated)

Halucinace a příkazy? Bolestivý případ Lindsay Clancyové rozvířil debatu o pomoci matkám po porodu

The trial of Lindsay Clancy, accused of murdering her three children, is sparking public discussion about maternal mental health, while her defense emphasizes that she suffered from postpartum psychosis, as the court's attention is focused on her guilt rather than understanding her mental state. (translated)

Stát vs. nepříčetnost: proces s Clancy prohlubuje neporozumění kolem duševního zdraví matek

The article focuses on the debates surrounding the significant weight loss of singer Ariana Grande, which has triggered reactions of both admiration and concern for her health, and examines how unstable beauty ideals influence society at a time when a lot of money and a medical prescription are all that is needed for a rapid change in appearance. (translated)

„Ariana zhubla, proč taky nehubneš?“ Jak si zachovat čistou hlavu v době extrémních přeměn
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Sailors from the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, who faced serious mental health and hygiene issues after more than eight months of deployment, are now sailing home to San Diego, while military leadership and the president of the USA have labeled their situation as exaggerated. (translated)

Zdeptaní námořníci z USS Abraham Lincoln konečně míří domů

The article deals with the loneliness of Generation Z, which faces a turn in friendly relationships that are becoming superficial and unrelated to a sense of belonging, which can lead to serious mental issues such as anxiety and depression. (translated)

„Nemám na tebe sociální baterku, sorry.“ Kdo může za to, že je generace Z tak osamělá?

Food influencer Adam Rundus talks in his interview about his former problematic relationship with food, now as a man, and emphasizes the importance of open discussions about eating disorders, especially among men. (translated)

„Kdysi to byl můj největší nepřítel, teď je to můj nejlepší kamarád,“ říká o jídle food influencer Adam Rundus
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The lawsuit against Meta claims that the company was aware of the harmful effects of its platforms, especially Instagram, on the mental health of young users, and prioritized profits over their protection, facing potential billion-dollar penalties and significant changes in app design. (translated)

Sledovaný proces s Metou. Vedení Facebooku podle dokumentů vědělo, jak škodí dětem

Social psychologist Konstantinos Kafetsios asserts that anxious and avoidant individuals, who are less relaxed but better at recognizing threats, are valuable to society, with his research focusing on how emotional bonds formed in childhood influence the behavior of individuals and society during crises. (translated)

Společnost potřebuje úzkostné a vyhýbavé lidi, dokážou lépe zachytit hrozby, říká vědec
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Becca Stocková shared her experiences with online bullying, where she became the target of hate comments after her food reviews, and in an interview, she stated that boredom and jealousy of individuals who feel threatened by her popularity often lie behind these attacks, while experts point to the psychological aspects of online aggression and its negative impacts on the mental health of young people. (translated)

„Nudí se a žárlí,“ uvedla na adresu lidí, kteří ji nabádali k sebevraždě

The article discusses sexuality from the perspective of data and research, with guest Kateřina Klapilová explaining the differences between spontaneous and responsive desire, the dual control principle, and the evolutionary significance of orgasm, while calling for an open discussion about sex with expanding information on what couples' preferences and behaviors in intimate relationships really are. (translated)

Potetovaná duše: Proč touha nefunguje na povel. Co o sexu říkají data?

Psychologist Olga Vlachynská states in her interview that monogamy limits life energy and sexuality, while open relationships and ethically non-monogamous approaches can bring greater satisfaction, even with regard to consideration for children. (translated)

Monogamie znamená provést si eutanazii, vzdát se své duše, živelnosti i sexuality. V tom bych byla polomrtvá, říká psycholožka

The court proceedings starting this Wednesday concern the lawsuit of thirty U.S. states against Meta, accusing it of violating children's privacy laws and seeking compensation of over one trillion dollars along with radical changes to the Instagram and Facebook platforms, which could fundamentally affect how young people use social media. (translated)

Soud začíná. Zmizí z Instagramu a Facebooku počítání lajků i nekonečný obsah?
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Service at sea can be challenging, as evidenced by the situation on the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, where a mental health issue among the crew has arisen, although Admiral Cooper stated after visiting the ship that it has the fewest cases of poor mental health of all active aircraft carriers in the U.S. Navy. (translated)

Služba na moři není pro každého. Americký admirál komentuje tvrdé podmínky na lodi Abraham Lincoln

The crew of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has already spent more than 200 days at sea, raising concerns about the living conditions and mental health of the sailors, while Admiral Brad Cooper highlighted their resilience and the low number of mental health issues compared to other ships. (translated)

Posádka USS Abraham Lincoln je přes 200 dní na moři, admirál pochválil její odolnost

Neuroscientist Aleš Benjamin Stuchlík explains in an interview how training can improve memory and cognitive abilities, emphasizing that everyone has the potential to learn new skills, including languages, if they use appropriate techniques and are motivated by their environment and support. (translated)

Američtí prezidenti ve správném pořadí a sto desetinných míst čísla pí. Neurovědec Stuchlík radí, jak trénovat paměť a mozek