US to award more than $281 million for mental health programs
In a sweeping effort to combat the nation's ongoing mental health crisis, officials announced a massive financial investment aimed at bolstering support networks for programs including substance abuse and mental illness.
In a sweeping effort to combat the nation's ongoing mental health crisis, officials announced a massive financial investment aimed at bolstering support networks for programs including substance abuse and mental illness.
Common gym supplement could help fight depression, new research suggests
Doctors are calling this gym supplement 'promising but not definitive' as a complement to depression care.
Doctors are calling this gym supplement 'promising but not definitive' as a complement to depression care.
Late Dallas Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland diagnosed with CTE
Researchers at Boston University diagnosed former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland with Stage 1 CTE following his death by suicide in North Texas last November.
Researchers at Boston University diagnosed former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland with Stage 1 CTE following his death by suicide in North Texas last November.
Four states want Meta to pay $1.4 trillion in youth addiction case
Four states are demanding $1.4 trillion from Meta over claims that the social media giant deliberately created and marketed Facebook and Instagram to underage users, while failing to warn parents or children about the alleged harms of the social media platform’s addiction.
Four states are demanding $1.4 trillion from Meta over claims that the social media giant deliberately created and marketed Facebook and Instagram to underage users, while failing to warn parents or children about the alleged harms of the social media platform’s addiction.
These are the most stressed-out cities in America, data shows
A new report is revealing the most stressed cities in America. See which cities ranked highest.
A new report is revealing the most stressed cities in America. See which cities ranked highest.
9/11 responders with PTSD face higher risk of accelerated aging, research suggests
A new study found responders with PTSD who were dispatched to the 9/11 terror attacks in 2001, showed signs of faster biological aging and a higher risk of chronic disease.
A new study found responders with PTSD who were dispatched to the 9/11 terror attacks in 2001, showed signs of faster biological aging and a higher risk of chronic disease.
New LSD-based drug eases depression symptoms in late-stage trial
The latest LSD-based drug was used in a clinical trial to support patients with major depression in an initial step in bringing the drug closer to Food and Drug Administration submission and review.
The latest LSD-based drug was used in a clinical trial to support patients with major depression in an initial step in bringing the drug closer to Food and Drug Administration submission and review.
Kentucky social media settlement: Meta reportedly paying $27M to settle addiction case
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
Beltline murder suspect had prior convictions
The suspect in the fatal Atlanta Beltline stabbing has been identified as Jahmare Brown, a man with prior misdemeanor convictions.
The suspect in the fatal Atlanta Beltline stabbing has been identified as Jahmare Brown, a man with prior misdemeanor convictions.
A positive attitude may help you live longer, new study finds
Growing research suggests that optimism may protect the heart. Here’s what to know.
Growing research suggests that optimism may protect the heart. Here’s what to know.
How Fayette County is using a $1,000 building to fight substance abuse
Fayette County officials opened a new permanent home for the county's accountability court programs to provide therapy and support services.
Fayette County officials opened a new permanent home for the county's accountability court programs to provide therapy and support services.
Facebook, Instagram could shutdown in New Mexico over child safety dispute
Meta may consider pulling its social media services from New Mexico as state prosecutors intensify their push for reforms to the tech company's platforms.
Meta may consider pulling its social media services from New Mexico as state prosecutors intensify their push for reforms to the tech company's platforms.
Trump fast-tracks review of psychedelic drugs to treat depression, PTSD
President Trump signed an executive order to fast-track the study of using psychedelic drugs to treat Americans – especially veterans – living with depression, PTSD and other conditions.
President Trump signed an executive order to fast-track the study of using psychedelic drugs to treat Americans – especially veterans – living with depression, PTSD and other conditions.
Emory and Georgia Tech trial helps paralyzed patients speak
Researchers at Emory and Georgia Tech are using brain-computer interfaces to help paralyzed patients speak.
Researchers at Emory and Georgia Tech are using brain-computer interfaces to help paralyzed patients speak.
Autism Awareness Month: Metro teen finds voice through music therapy
April marks Autism Awareness Month, highlighting therapies that help individuals connect and communicate.
April marks Autism Awareness Month, highlighting therapies that help individuals connect and communicate.
New nonprofit Brittany's Reign helping local youth through horses
A new nonprofit is turning tragedy into a mission to help young people heal, using the power of horses to support emotional wellness.
A new nonprofit is turning tragedy into a mission to help young people heal, using the power of horses to support emotional wellness.
Brittany's Reign helping other young people
A new nonprofit is turning tragedy into a mission to help young people heal, using the power of horses to support emotional wellness. “Brittany’s Reign,” founded by Bronica Deale, is hosting its first community event, “Crown for Brittany — Legacy in Motion,” this Saturday at Yellow River Park.
A new nonprofit is turning tragedy into a mission to help young people heal, using the power of horses to support emotional wellness. “Brittany’s Reign,” founded by Bronica Deale, is hosting its first community event, “Crown for Brittany — Legacy in Motion,” this Saturday at Yellow River Park.
Cobb Police's PATH unit helps teen at center of standoff
Police ended a tense SWAT standoff in West Cobb Wednesday evening after a teenage girl barricaded herself inside a home with easy access to weapons.
Police ended a tense SWAT standoff in West Cobb Wednesday evening after a teenage girl barricaded herself inside a home with easy access to weapons.
Exercise-boosted liver enzyme tied to Alzheimer’s protection, study finds
Researchers at UC San Francisco have discovered how exercise may help protect the brain and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Researchers at UC San Francisco have discovered how exercise may help protect the brain and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Meta violated child safety laws, jury says: What this means for social media
A New Mexico jury ruled Tuesday that social media giant Meta harms children’s mental health and violates state consumer protection laws.
A New Mexico jury ruled Tuesday that social media giant Meta harms children’s mental health and violates state consumer protection laws.