Mother charged with child cruelty for dragging toddler through Atlanta's airport
Police charged the mother with child cruelty. But there was quite a bit more behind the bizarre episode.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Summer screen time for kids: How much is too much, tips for setting limits
Here are recommended screen time limits for kids, by age, and why parents’ own screen time use can play a part.
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.
Ulta pulls Kate Spade e-mail ad after complaints it referenced designer’s suicide
“We apologize to the Spade family,” the company responded in a statement.
James Madison University cancels softball season following player's death
The remainder of the season for the James Madison University softball team was canceled, the school announced Monday, following the death of star player Lauren Bernett.
Naomi Judd, gone at 76, wrote about her mental illness in recent book
Grammy award-winning singer — the 'mom' half of The Judds singing duo — shared her struggle with depression
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.
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.
‘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.
Kemp signs sweeping mental health bill into law
The bill requires publicly funded insurance programs to spend more on patient care and authorizes loan forgiveness for people studying to become mental health professionals.
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.
Time running out for Georgia bill aiming to empower child abuse survivors
Rep. Heath Clark, a Warner Robins Republican, said he hasn't been provided with an explanation why the bill has stalled for years.
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.
Georgia mental health bill passes unanimously through state Legislature, heads to Kemp's desk
Georgia lawmakers unanimously passed sweeping changes to the state's mental health care system - requiring health insurance companies to cover mental health and substance abuse treatments just like they cover physical ailments.
What is aphasia?
Actor Bruce Willis is taking a break from acting and his family announced on social media Wednesday that the 67-year-old has been diagnosed with aphasia.
State mental health bill gets approval of senate committee, sparks controversy
A bill overhauling Georgia's mental health care system is sparking controversy.