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Mental health leave adopted by 39 Taiwan universities
Learn about Taiwan’s universities’ efforts to support student mental health, including the implementation of mental health leave policies. Despite concerns about abuse, institutions like NSYSU are leading the way in providing crucial support to students.2024/02/27 18:21 -
Rising depression among Generation Z concerns experts
Exploring the rising mental health challenges among college students in Taipei, this story delves into the experiences of graduates facing job market pressures, societal expectations, and increasing rates of depression and anxiety. Experts call for a societal shift to support youth mental health.2023/11/22 17:56 -
Sudden chill hits Taiwan rivaling a continental air mass
Taipei experienced a sudden drop in temperature on November 14, with the morning low reaching 15.2 degrees Celsius. This is due to an intense cold air mass moving southward, which is expected to bring temperatures down to around 10 degrees Celsius throughout the week, particularly affecting coastal and plain areas. National Central University Atmospheric Sciences Professor Wu Der-Romg explained that a weather front arrived on Thursday, causing drastic changes in weather conditions. This front is accompanied by an arctic air mass, resulting in the strongest wave of cold air so far this autumn season. Professor Wu expects the impact of the cold air mass to continue until Saturday morning, with a gradual return to normal temperatures exceeding 20 degrees Celsius the following day. However, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) warned of the return of brisk temperatures as a typhoon approaches Taiwan in the coming weeks. The CWA is closely monitoring the tropical depression brewing east of the Philippine Sea, as it may disrupt future weather patterns in Taiwan.2023/11/14 19:21 -
Taiwan tackles 47% rise in youth mental health issues
Taiwan is confronting a 47% increase in psychiatric diagnoses among youth aged 15 to 30. To address this alarming trend, the Ministry of Health and Welfare has introduced a program offering free psychological consultations. The initiative is part of a broader effort to combat the stigma of mental health issues and encourage more young people to seek treatment.2023/11/03 18:34 -
Tropical storm Sanba forms in the South China Sea
The Central Weather Administration has announced that a tropical depression has developed into a tropical storm named SANBA. The storm is expected to move north-northwest and is unlikely to affect Taiwan. The northeast monsoon winds are weakening, leading to a decrease in humidity across Taiwan. Scattered showers are expected in the eastern region and the Hengchun Peninsula, with occasional rain in mountain regions. The north and northeast regions will see a mild increase in temperature, with highs ranging from 27 to 29 degrees Celsius. Areas2023/10/18 17:10 -
Summer depression rates surge sparks mental health concerns
Learn about the increasing cases of summer depression globally, exacerbated by extreme heat. Physicians emphasize prevention and self-care.2023/10/02 09:40 -
Stable weather expected in Taiwan through Friday
The weather across Taiwan is expected to stabalize through Friday. Stay updated as a tropical depression may form later this week.2023/09/11 15:25 -
CWB: Typhoon Yuan Yang might form Tuesday
The CWB lifted sea and land warnings for Typhoon Haikui on Sept. 5, and forecasted another tropical depression could potentially become the 13th typhoon of the year.2023/09/05 10:38 -
Typhoon Saola forms on Thursday, impact on Taiwan unclear
A tropical depression hanging over the northwest Pacific turned into Mild Typhoon Saola on Thursday afternoon (Aug. 24). It is expected to be closest to Taiwan next Tuesday and Wednesday, as reported by the Central Weather Bureau (CWB).2023/08/24 19:24 -
CWB: Typhoon Doksuri to approach Taiwan in coming week
The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) reported on Friday (July 21) that the tropical depression in the region has intensified into mild Typhoon Doksuri. As a precautionary measure, the bureau advises residents to commence preparations for typhoon prevention measures over the weekend.2023/07/24 16:10 -
Tropical depression intensifies into mild typhoon Guchol
A tropical depression off the eastern coast of the Philippines has rapidly intensified into a mild typhoon named Guchol, marking the third typhoon of the year, the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) reported Tuesday evening (June 6).2023/06/07 18:07 -
從敘事經濟學角度看疫情
簡單地說,敘事經濟學是嘗試分析人們之間敘事的傳播與經濟波動的關係,也就是為了解經濟波動,而研究歷史上及當前流行的敘事/故事的傳播與動態,以及其如何隨著時間而變化等。故事激起行動的動機,並與感覺深處的價值觀和經濟活動連接起來。當一個生動且流行的敘事瘋傳,其產生的經濟影響會蔓延很遠,甚至遍布全球。像是1929至1933年大蕭條(Great Depression)、2007至2009年間所謂的經濟「大衰退」(Great Recession),乃至於今天充滿爭議的政治經濟情勢,皆深受各自時代流行的敘事所影響。2020/07/28 10:16