BUSINESS

Online Mindfulness Courses are Booming in China, But Do They Actually Work?

As meditation and mindfulness apps continue to surge in popularity, consumers struggle to get their money’s worth

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HEALTH

“You’re Just Bored”: China’s Depressed Teens Struggle for Understanding and Treatment

Mental health services and families struggle to understand, recognize, and treat rising teen depression

HEALTH

Hand in Hand, We Face the End of Life Together

NGO founder Wang Ying shares what’s ailing palliative care in China, plus her own battle with cancer

SOCIETY

The Crazy Ways Chinese College Students Stay Sane

Cardboard dogs, crawling, crazy talk: Discover the bizarre methods locked-down students use to ease anxiety

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SOCIETY

Reading Spaces: How did Libraries Become Safe Havens for China’s Vulnerable?

China’s public libraries are vital but scarce resources for millions

EDUCATION

The Greatest Test: How China’s Students Got Through Covid

Online classes and closed campuses: What was life like for Chinese university students during the past three years?

HEALTH

What’s Ailing China’s Trauma-Response System?

The aftermath of the MU5735 air crash brings attention to the need of long-term psychological support for victims of disasters and their families

NEWS

Bullied Photographer Commits Suicide and Other Trending News

Bullied photographer’s suicide, TV show criticized for on-screen cat death, traditional meat smoking causes fires, Canada Goose in hot water again—it’s Viral Week

HEALTH

Strange and Deadly Plastic Surgery Fads in China

China seeks to regulate cosmetic surgery as the procedures get more creative...and deadlier

HEALTH

China's School Counseling Throes

School psychologists struggle to protect students’ privacy and serve their mental health needs