Georgia organizations work to combat veteran suicide
According to a 2019 report from Veterans Affairs, more than 6,100 veterans committed suicide in 2017.
According to a 2019 report from Veterans Affairs, more than 6,100 veterans committed suicide in 2017.
Study: COVID-19 diagnosis doubles risk of new mental illness
In the three months following a patient’s positive COVID-19 diagnosis, findings showed the incidence of any psychiatric diagnosis was 18.1%.
In the three months following a patient’s positive COVID-19 diagnosis, findings showed the incidence of any psychiatric diagnosis was 18.1%.
The election has left friends and family divided. Here are ways to heal broken relationships
If the 2020 Presidential Election has been hard on some of your relationships, these tips might help you reconnect.
If the 2020 Presidential Election has been hard on some of your relationships, these tips might help you reconnect.
Postpartum depression may last 3 years after childbirth, study finds
Recommended guidelines may not screen moms long enough for postpartum depression, the NIH said.
Recommended guidelines may not screen moms long enough for postpartum depression, the NIH said.
Doctors: Without proper sleep, vaccines do you no good
Doctors say vaccines will do you no good if you don’t get at least 8 hours of sleep a night.
Doctors say vaccines will do you no good if you don’t get at least 8 hours of sleep a night.
Pandemic causing severe shortage in Georgia foster parents, organization says
There is an urgent need for more foster parents across Georgia with the pandemic dramatically slashing interest.
There is an urgent need for more foster parents across Georgia with the pandemic dramatically slashing interest.
Georgia seniors boogie away pandemic loneliness with Friday dance parties
Their contagious energy has captured an audience in the millions on social media.
Their contagious energy has captured an audience in the millions on social media.
Brookhaven Police Department adds mental health professionals to their team
The Brookhaven Police Department has added two mental health professionals to their team.
The Brookhaven Police Department has added two mental health professionals to their team.
Cow-hugging is the new animal therapy trend we all need
While therapy animals are not a new concept, hugging cows in the name of wellness is gaining popularity not just in its origin country, but in the U.S. as well.
While therapy animals are not a new concept, hugging cows in the name of wellness is gaining popularity not just in its origin country, but in the U.S. as well.
Military suicides up as much as 20% amid COVID-19 pandemic
Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked.
Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked.
Health professionals, Dunwoody mayor discuss coping strategies during pandemic
As many people still deal with mental health challenges during the pandemic, the experts talked about overcoming anxiety, going outside, and talking with your children about virtual learning.
As many people still deal with mental health challenges during the pandemic, the experts talked about overcoming anxiety, going outside, and talking with your children about virtual learning.
Community activist creates walking club to battle depression
The Derrick Boazman Walking for Wellness and Social Club meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday here in southwest Atlanta.
The Derrick Boazman Walking for Wellness and Social Club meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday here in southwest Atlanta.
Veterans passing through Georgia on a 2,000 mile journey to talk about PTSD
Veterans walking 2000 miles to talk about PTSD. They're talking to veterans groups and first responders.
Veterans walking 2000 miles to talk about PTSD. They're talking to veterans groups and first responders.
Report highlights COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on sleep and mental health around the world
Researchers said the findings suggest people all over the world are consuming too much technology and news, which is generally making them feel more anxious.
Researchers said the findings suggest people all over the world are consuming too much technology and news, which is generally making them feel more anxious.
Psychologist shares tips for overcoming 'pandemic fatigue'
For years, Emory School of Medicine and Grady pscyhologist Dr. Nadine Kaslow has helped her clients navigate personal and national crises.
For years, Emory School of Medicine and Grady pscyhologist Dr. Nadine Kaslow has helped her clients navigate personal and national crises.
Coronavirus leaves unpaid adult caregivers isolated, stressed
Tara Stack's life and home are full.
Tara Stack's life and home are full.
More than a quarter of young adults contemplated suicide during coronavirus pandemic, CDC says
The CDC mental health survey found that younger adults, minorities, essential workers and unpaid adult caregivers have been disproportionately impacted.
The CDC mental health survey found that younger adults, minorities, essential workers and unpaid adult caregivers have been disproportionately impacted.
Study suggests people think mask wearers are more trustworthy, but more likely to be ill
A recent study suggests that people find mask wearers to be more trustworthy and socially desirable, despite being seen as ill.
A recent study suggests that people find mask wearers to be more trustworthy and socially desirable, despite being seen as ill.
Florida man in nursing home with dementia thought wife had died
A man with dementia thought his wife had died since he was unable to see her because he resides in a facility that banned her from entry due to the coronavirus
A man with dementia thought his wife had died since he was unable to see her because he resides in a facility that banned her from entry due to the coronavirus
Baby boomers score lower on cognitive functioning than members of previous generations, study finds
The study showed there were significant declines in the scores for early baby boomers (1948-1953) through the mid-baby boomers (1954-1959).
The study showed there were significant declines in the scores for early baby boomers (1948-1953) through the mid-baby boomers (1954-1959).