Is too much sun giving you the blues?

Is too much sun giving you the blues?

Do you feel down now that the days are longer? Doctors call it reverse seasonal affective disorder.

Do you feel down now that the days are longer? Doctors call it reverse seasonal affective disorder.

988 hotline to simplify access to emotional distress and suicidal crisis resources

988 hotline to simplify access to emotional distress and suicidal crisis resources

Beginning Saturday July 16th, "988" will be a new number available to callers in the United States who are experiencing suicidal crises or emotional distress. Folks in need of care will be able to call, text or chat the simplified number and get access to trained counselors who are part of the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network. 

Beginning Saturday July 16th, "988" will be a new number available to callers in the United States who are experiencing suicidal crises or emotional distress. Folks in need of care will be able to call, text or chat the simplified number and get access to trained counselors who are part of the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network. 

Line dancing offers Atlanta seniors an escape from pandemic isolation

Line dancing offers Atlanta seniors an escape from pandemic isolation

No group may have been hit harder by the pandemic than seniors. The group at highest risk of dying of complications of the coronavirus, many have be sidelined at home, cut off from their social and support networks. But, at Oak Street Health in Decatur, Georgia, line dancing classes are helping seniors reconnect with each other and the world around them.

No group may have been hit harder by the pandemic than seniors. The group at highest risk of dying of complications of the coronavirus, many have be sidelined at home, cut off from their social and support networks. But, at Oak Street Health in Decatur, Georgia, line dancing classes are helping seniors reconnect with each other and the world around them.

People more unhappy, stressed out than ever worldwide, poll finds

People more unhappy, stressed out than ever worldwide, poll finds

A new poll reflects that stress and worry for people reached a higher rate in 2021 compared to the emotions most felt at the start of the pandemic.

A new poll reflects that stress and worry for people reached a higher rate in 2021 compared to the emotions most felt at the start of the pandemic.

Latin dance can help improve your memory as you age, study suggests

Latin dance can help improve your memory as you age, study suggests

All 333 participants were of Latinx descent because, according to researchers, Latinos have a higher risk of developing cognitive disabilities such as Alzheimer’s.

All 333 participants were of Latinx descent because, according to researchers, Latinos have a higher risk of developing cognitive disabilities such as Alzheimer’s.

Americans feeling the stress from inflation

Americans feeling the stress from inflation

Ask pretty much anyone how they feel about rising gas and food prices, and they won’t have nice things to say. Fox 9 asked a local financial expert and a local psychologist their best tips to relieve the current financial stress and make their dollars stretch further.

Ask pretty much anyone how they feel about rising gas and food prices, and they won’t have nice things to say. Fox 9 asked a local financial expert and a local psychologist their best tips to relieve the current financial stress and make their dollars stretch further.

Kids who play team sports are less likely to have mental health issues, study suggests

Kids who play team sports are less likely to have mental health issues, study suggests

“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.

“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.

How to talk to children about the massacre inside Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas

How to talk to children about the massacre inside Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas

Dr. Terescah Lemon, a licensed professional counselor and a therapist for one of metro Atlanta's largest school districts, suggests parents have age appropriate conversations when they discuss the crime.

Dr. Terescah Lemon, a licensed professional counselor and a therapist for one of metro Atlanta's largest school districts, suggests parents have age appropriate conversations when they discuss the crime.

GBI investigates third inmate death reported at Cobb County Jail in weeks

GBI investigates third inmate death reported at Cobb County Jail in weeks

Officials with the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office said the woman, Nicole Smith, was rushed to a local hospital after she was found unresponsive in her cell.

Officials with the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office said the woman, Nicole Smith, was rushed to a local hospital after she was found unresponsive in her cell.

Having more than 1 child can harm your mental health, study says

Having more than 1 child can harm your mental health, study says

Researchers who gauged "parental burnout" in dozens of countries around the world found American moms and dads were among those feeling most exhausted.

Researchers who gauged "parental burnout" in dozens of countries around the world found American moms and dads were among those feeling most exhausted.

Public safety consultant explains Buffalo mass shooting

Public safety consultant explains Buffalo mass shooting

Adults need to monitor how much young loved-ones are seeing and hearing about the recent mass shooting and hate crime in Buffalo, New York, a public safety consultant says.

Adults need to monitor how much young loved-ones are seeing and hearing about the recent mass shooting and hate crime in Buffalo, New York, a public safety consultant says.

Most Americans feel short mental health breaks boost their well-being, survey finds

Most Americans feel short mental health breaks boost their well-being, survey finds

The study revealed that most moms struggle with their mental and emotional health and can't prioritize it because of their dual responsibilities of juggling their jobs and caring for others at home.

The study revealed that most moms struggle with their mental and emotional health and can't prioritize it because of their dual responsibilities of juggling their jobs and caring for others at home.