'Dad jokes' could be helping kids grow into healthy adults, experts say
Yes they’re corny, but here's why those cringe-worthy jokes might actually be helping your kids grow up into healthy adults.
Yes they’re corny, but here's why those cringe-worthy jokes might actually be helping your kids grow up into healthy adults.
10 charged in Irvo Otieno’s death at Virginia mental hospital
Video from a state mental hospital shows a Black Virginia man who was handcuffed and shackled being pinned to the ground by deputies who are now facing second-degree murder charges in his death, according to relatives of the man and their attorneys who viewed the footage Thursday.
Video from a state mental hospital shows a Black Virginia man who was handcuffed and shackled being pinned to the ground by deputies who are now facing second-degree murder charges in his death, according to relatives of the man and their attorneys who viewed the footage Thursday.
Man accused of attacking flight attendant raises questions about security, mental health
A Massachusetts man accused of attacking a flight attendant and attempting to open the plane's emergency door on a cross-country flight has directed attention to passengers with mental health illnesses.
A Massachusetts man accused of attacking a flight attendant and attempting to open the plane's emergency door on a cross-country flight has directed attention to passengers with mental health illnesses.
7 Virginia deputies charged in man's death at mental hospital
Seven Virginia sheriff's office employees have been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a 28-year-old man at a state mental hospital last week, a local prosecutor said Tuesday.
Seven Virginia sheriff's office employees have been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a 28-year-old man at a state mental hospital last week, a local prosecutor said Tuesday.
Oregon closer to magic mushroom therapy, but has setback
Oregon is taking a major step Friday in its pioneering of legalized psilocybin therapy with the graduation of the first students trained in accompanying patients tripping on psychedelic mushrooms, although a company’s bankruptcy leaves another group on the same path adrift.
Oregon is taking a major step Friday in its pioneering of legalized psilocybin therapy with the graduation of the first students trained in accompanying patients tripping on psychedelic mushrooms, although a company’s bankruptcy leaves another group on the same path adrift.
People use emojis to mask their negative feelings, study suggests
The research team found that negative emojis were generally only used when the negative feelings were very strong.
The research team found that negative emojis were generally only used when the negative feelings were very strong.
Adderall shortage has parents scrambling for solutions
Many doctors prescribe the drug to people who live with ADHD and ADD.
Many doctors prescribe the drug to people who live with ADHD and ADD.
Do you suffer from ‘bankxiety,’ ‘scamxiety’ or other modern anxieties plaguing Americans?
A recent poll found that millions of Americans suffer from modern anxieties.
A recent poll found that millions of Americans suffer from modern anxieties.
Georgia House seeks more improvements to mental health
Representatives voted 163-3 on Thursday to pass House Bill 520, sending it to the Senate for more debate.
Representatives voted 163-3 on Thursday to pass House Bill 520, sending it to the Senate for more debate.
Taking vitamin D could help prevent dementia, study suggests
While vitamin D supplementation was found to have effects in all groups of the large-scale study, the research suggested the effects were greater in women.
While vitamin D supplementation was found to have effects in all groups of the large-scale study, the research suggested the effects were greater in women.
BetterHelp to pay $7.8M for sharing mental health data with Facebook, Snapchat
Online therapy platform BetterHelp will pay $7.8 million for reportedly sharing sensitive mental health info with Facebook, Snapchat and other advertisers for profit.
Online therapy platform BetterHelp will pay $7.8 million for reportedly sharing sensitive mental health info with Facebook, Snapchat and other advertisers for profit.
American teens' mental health crisis: What's driving this?
A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.
A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.
Georgia House Speaker unveils mental health reform bill
Speaker of the House Jon Burns, R-Newington, announced the filing of new legislation Tuesday to add to reforms made last year to Georgia's mental healthcare system.
Speaker of the House Jon Burns, R-Newington, announced the filing of new legislation Tuesday to add to reforms made last year to Georgia's mental healthcare system.
Georgia deputies help woman going through mental health crisis
A woman is alive thanks to two Rockdale County Sheriff’s deputies.
A woman is alive thanks to two Rockdale County Sheriff’s deputies.
Kellie Pickler’s husband Kyle Jacobs dead at 49 after apparent suicide: police
Kellie Pickler's husband Kyle Jacobs has died. The singer-songwriter was 49.
Kellie Pickler's husband Kyle Jacobs has died. The singer-songwriter was 49.
'Very teachable moment': Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman draws praise for getting help for depression
His public struggle is extraordinary in a building where few talk about their own mental health, but his colleagues have been supportive.
His public struggle is extraordinary in a building where few talk about their own mental health, but his colleagues have been supportive.
Sen. John Fetterman checks into hospital, cites clinical depression
U.S. Senator John Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Wednesday night to receive treatment for clinical depression, according to his office.
U.S. Senator John Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Wednesday night to receive treatment for clinical depression, according to his office.
Four signs it may be time to get couples counseling
Valentine's Day can be awkward if you're no longer feeling the love for your spouse or partner. But, couples counseling can be a lifeline for relationships that are struggling. A licensed professional counselor shares 4 signs it may be time to seek out counseling.
Valentine's Day can be awkward if you're no longer feeling the love for your spouse or partner. But, couples counseling can be a lifeline for relationships that are struggling. A licensed professional counselor shares 4 signs it may be time to seek out counseling.
US teen girls experiencing record-high levels of sadness, violence, and suicide risk, CDC says
Overall, girls fared worse than boys across nearly all measures, while the CDC report noted “ongoing and extreme distress” among LGBQ+ teens.
Overall, girls fared worse than boys across nearly all measures, while the CDC report noted “ongoing and extreme distress” among LGBQ+ teens.
Psychiatrist shares common signs children might be struggling with anxiety, depression
Children and teens, just like adults, experience mental health problems, like anxiety and depression.
Children and teens, just like adults, experience mental health problems, like anxiety and depression.