Billionaire treats PTSD with illegal psychedelics
Billionaire Bob Parsons, who founded GoDaddy and PXG Golf used a controversial and illegal drug and counseling therapy to cure the PTSD he suffered with since the Vietnam War. Parsons thinks the therapy should be studied and used more widely. FOX 10's Troy Hayden sat down with Parsons to hear his story. This is an unedited portion of that interview.
Billionaire Bob Parsons, who founded GoDaddy and PXG Golf used a controversial and illegal drug and counseling therapy to cure the PTSD he suffered with since the Vietnam War. Parsons thinks the therapy should be studied and used more widely. FOX 10's Troy Hayden sat down with Parsons to hear his story. This is an unedited portion of that interview.
Family visits Arlington National Cemetery in honor of son
Veterans Day is coming up on Nov. 11 and a couple from Peoria visited Arlington National Cemetery in honor of their son. Brandon Caserta died by suicide while serving in the Navy, but his death led to a new law meant to help others. FOX 10's Marissa Sarbak has more.
Veterans Day is coming up on Nov. 11 and a couple from Peoria visited Arlington National Cemetery in honor of their son. Brandon Caserta died by suicide while serving in the Navy, but his death led to a new law meant to help others. FOX 10's Marissa Sarbak has more.
Anger can motivate people to achieve their goals, new study suggests: 'Sharpened focus'
Looking to get stuff done? Being angry might help, according to a new study from the American Psychological Association.
Looking to get stuff done? Being angry might help, according to a new study from the American Psychological Association.
States file lawsuits against Meta over kids' mental health
The lawsuit also claims that Meta collected data on children under 13 without their parents’ consent.
The lawsuit also claims that Meta collected data on children under 13 without their parents’ consent.
University of Utah gymnast retires amid alleged 'verbal and emotional abuse' from coach
A member of the University of Utah women's gymnastics team announced her retirement from the sport and withdrawal from the school on Friday.
A member of the University of Utah women's gymnastics team announced her retirement from the sport and withdrawal from the school on Friday.
First signs of gloomy winter weather can trigger seasonal depression, seasonal affective disorder
Treatment methods for season depression include light boxes, sitting in sunlight when possible and getting physical activity.
Treatment methods for season depression include light boxes, sitting in sunlight when possible and getting physical activity.
New viral work trend 'monk mode' has workers focusing on one task at a time to boost productivity
To achieve more productivity in the workplace, the "monk mode" term has been trending on TikTok as people discuss removing all digital distractions and share tips and advice.
To achieve more productivity in the workplace, the "monk mode" term has been trending on TikTok as people discuss removing all digital distractions and share tips and advice.
Here are the best and worst US states for mental health, as revealed in new report
Where you live could have a lot to do with how you feel, according to a recent study.
Where you live could have a lot to do with how you feel, according to a recent study.
The most common phobias in each US state, according to search trends
“A fear of people" – or anthropophobia – was most commonly searched in populous states like California and New York, the report said.
“A fear of people" – or anthropophobia – was most commonly searched in populous states like California and New York, the report said.
Crossroads art studio in Mesa
FOX 10's Anita Roman visits Crossroads in Mesa where people use art as a way to help heal.
FOX 10's Anita Roman visits Crossroads in Mesa where people use art as a way to help heal.
Phoenix woman details her battle with breast cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society says 1 in 4 people living with cancer are clinically depressed. The mental and emotional weight of a cancer diagnosis is a lot, but Phoenix resident Onjalai Brown says you can get past it, and she's determined to help those who don't think they can. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society says 1 in 4 people living with cancer are clinically depressed. The mental and emotional weight of a cancer diagnosis is a lot, but Phoenix resident Onjalai Brown says you can get past it, and she's determined to help those who don't think they can. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
Yelling at kids could cause long-term harm to their psyches, study finds
Experts call for childhood verbal abuse (CVA) to be formally recognized as a form of emotional abuse.
Experts call for childhood verbal abuse (CVA) to be formally recognized as a form of emotional abuse.
Medical experts urge action on phone addiction
There's no doubt that for many Americans, phones play a sizable role in their lives, and now, doctors say there needs to be action on phone addiction, especially amongst younger people, before it is too late. FOX 10's Lauren Clark reports.
There's no doubt that for many Americans, phones play a sizable role in their lives, and now, doctors say there needs to be action on phone addiction, especially amongst younger people, before it is too late. FOX 10's Lauren Clark reports.
California’s new mental health court rolls out to high expectations and uncertainty
An alternative mental health court program designed to fast-track people with untreated schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders into housing and medical care — potentially without their consent — kicked off in seven California counties, including San Francisco, on Monday.
An alternative mental health court program designed to fast-track people with untreated schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders into housing and medical care — potentially without their consent — kicked off in seven California counties, including San Francisco, on Monday.
Depression identified as 'contributing cause' of type 2 diabetes risk, study finds
Researchers revealed for the first time a 'cause-and-effect relationship' between the two conditions.
Researchers revealed for the first time a 'cause-and-effect relationship' between the two conditions.
Sunday, Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day
The day’s recognition is a chance to share hope and highlight the ways and resources to preventing suicide deaths, which were at the highest number ever last year in the U.S.
The day’s recognition is a chance to share hope and highlight the ways and resources to preventing suicide deaths, which were at the highest number ever last year in the U.S.
As sports betting spikes, help for problem gamblers expands in some states
Since the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for legalized sports betting five years ago, nearly three-fourths of the states have moved swiftly to allow it.
Since the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for legalized sports betting five years ago, nearly three-fourths of the states have moved swiftly to allow it.
Major US cities embrace mental health response with behavioral clinicians replacing police in 911 calls
Data gathered by The Associated Press show at least 14 of the 20 most populous U.S. cities are hosting or starting such programs, sometimes called civilian, alternative or non-police response teams.
Data gathered by The Associated Press show at least 14 of the 20 most populous U.S. cities are hosting or starting such programs, sometimes called civilian, alternative or non-police response teams.
Meet Mabel: A therapy dog for students at Great Hearts Glendale Academy
Students at Great Hearts Glendale Academy now have a therapy dog to help reduce their stress. Her name is Mabel, and she's starting her first week of school.
Students at Great Hearts Glendale Academy now have a therapy dog to help reduce their stress. Her name is Mabel, and she's starting her first week of school.
Excessive social media use has many of the same effects as substance abuse, says expert
How to know if you're addicted — and how to 'detox,' according to a clinical psychologist.
How to know if you're addicted — and how to 'detox,' according to a clinical psychologist.