Stressed out: 4 in 10 women have reached their ‘breaking point,’ survey says
A new online poll says four in 10 women have reached what’s known as a "breaking point," or the point when life stressors become too much and cause a physical, mental or emotional breakdown.
A new online poll says four in 10 women have reached what’s known as a "breaking point," or the point when life stressors become too much and cause a physical, mental or emotional breakdown.
Feeling blue? Belgian bluebells can help cure the pandemic blues
The famed bluebells are in bloom again at the Hallerbos in Belgium. Visitors can enjoy the flowers to take their mind off the pandemic and other issues in the world.
The famed bluebells are in bloom again at the Hallerbos in Belgium. Visitors can enjoy the flowers to take their mind off the pandemic and other issues in the world.
Teen girls who visited ER with eating disorders doubled during pandemic, CDC says
The number of teen girls who visited U.S. emergency rooms for eating disorders doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic, and visits for tic disorders tripled, the CDC said.
The number of teen girls who visited U.S. emergency rooms for eating disorders doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic, and visits for tic disorders tripled, the CDC said.
‘Magic’ mushroom ingredient could help with depression, study finds
A group of researchers believes psilocybin has great potential in treating people suffering from depression and anxiety.
A group of researchers believes psilocybin has great potential in treating people suffering from depression and anxiety.
Will Smith's loved ones think he needs therapy, break from acting: sources
Despite their "embarrassment" over the situation, friends of Will Smith's have been "privately texting him and trying to be there for him," a source revealed.
Despite their "embarrassment" over the situation, friends of Will Smith's have been "privately texting him and trying to be there for him," a source revealed.
US teachers being trained in mental health to help students in turmoil
The California Department of Education funds a program for mental health training for teachers for any school district requesting it. Experts warn of a mental health crisis facing children.
The California Department of Education funds a program for mental health training for teachers for any school district requesting it. Experts warn of a mental health crisis facing children.
Arizonans take a walk together in Tempe to bring attention to eating disorders
The event at Kiwanis Park is created by the National Eating Disorder Association. It's not only about awareness, but highlighting resources available to people impacted by eating disorders.
The event at Kiwanis Park is created by the National Eating Disorder Association. It's not only about awareness, but highlighting resources available to people impacted by eating disorders.
Social media use linked to small decrease in teens’ life satisfaction 1 year later, study finds
Researchers found “windows of sensitivity” — or the apparent link between social media and life satisfaction — happen more substantially at certain ages.
Researchers found “windows of sensitivity” — or the apparent link between social media and life satisfaction — happen more substantially at certain ages.
Dodgers renew Andrew Toles' contract so he can have health insurance for mental health services: Report
Andrew Toles hasn't suited up for the Dodgers since 2018, but his contract was just renewed, according to USA Today, so he could have access to mental health resources.
Andrew Toles hasn't suited up for the Dodgers since 2018, but his contract was just renewed, according to USA Today, so he could have access to mental health resources.
High school launches ‘calm room’ to help students’ mental health
Rather than sending students home for headaches and other ailments, the school gave stressed students a 20-to-30-minute break, and they were able to return to class.
Rather than sending students home for headaches and other ailments, the school gave stressed students a 20-to-30-minute break, and they were able to return to class.
Scottsdale Police K9 'Captain' is there to help during a crisis on school campuses
The Scottsdale Police Department is welcoming Captain to its force to help young people having a mental health crisis on its school campuses. He helps those experiencing anxiety, depression or those in a manic state.
The Scottsdale Police Department is welcoming Captain to its force to help young people having a mental health crisis on its school campuses. He helps those experiencing anxiety, depression or those in a manic state.
'Excited delirium' theory used in Antioch death is racist and unscientific, new report concludes
The Physician for Human Rights unequivocally states that "excited delirium" has racist and unscientific origins and points to a death in Antioch, Calif., as a recent example of just that.
The Physician for Human Rights unequivocally states that "excited delirium" has racist and unscientific origins and points to a death in Antioch, Calif., as a recent example of just that.
States launch probe into TikTok’s effect on kids’ health
State attorneys general have launched a nationwide investigation into TikTok and its possible harmful effects on young users’ mental health, widening government scrutiny of the wildly popular video platform.
State attorneys general have launched a nationwide investigation into TikTok and its possible harmful effects on young users’ mental health, widening government scrutiny of the wildly popular video platform.
Senators introduce bill to address social media harm, addiction
The Social Media NUDGE Act, introduced by Democrat Amy Klobuchar and Republican Cynthia Lummis, aims to address the negative impacts of social media.
The Social Media NUDGE Act, introduced by Democrat Amy Klobuchar and Republican Cynthia Lummis, aims to address the negative impacts of social media.
The Healing: Black men yoga takes shape to combat mental health
Tristan Lewis and Andrew Smith started The Healing, a nonprofit aiming to promote mental health and wellness among Black men.
Tristan Lewis and Andrew Smith started The Healing, a nonprofit aiming to promote mental health and wellness among Black men.
‘Black Minds Matter’: Focusing on mental health and African Americans in February
This year’s theme for Black History Month, “Black Health and Wellness,” is more important than ever during the pandemic, but many advocates say it’s also meant to call attention to the growing mental health issues many Black Americans face.
This year’s theme for Black History Month, “Black Health and Wellness,” is more important than ever during the pandemic, but many advocates say it’s also meant to call attention to the growing mental health issues many Black Americans face.
Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst wrote heartbreaking essay in 2021
Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, who jumped to her death from a Manhattan building on Sunday morning, had written last year about the difficulties in her life
Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, who jumped to her death from a Manhattan building on Sunday morning, had written last year about the difficulties in her life
Mesa high schoolers compete to find solutions to issues their communities are facing
A big competition involving different high schools in Mesa took place Jan. 25 to 26 – the third annual Hacktivate. It helps students come up with ways to solve issues their communities are facing.
A big competition involving different high schools in Mesa took place Jan. 25 to 26 – the third annual Hacktivate. It helps students come up with ways to solve issues their communities are facing.
Tempe City Council approves plan to direct some 911 calls to mental health workers, instead of police
Members of the Tempe City Council say the new plan will help direct callers to the appropriate help that is needed.
Members of the Tempe City Council say the new plan will help direct callers to the appropriate help that is needed.
Study: Exercise can strengthen brain function, prevent dementia
In a study published last week in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, researchers found that exercise helped protect the brain from dementia.
In a study published last week in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, researchers found that exercise helped protect the brain from dementia.