83% of Gen Z say they have an unhealthy relationship with their phone, data shows
The BePresent 2024 report reveals that 83% of Gen Z believe they have an unhealthy relationship with their phones, leading to significant mental health impacts, including sleep loss and anxiety.
The BePresent 2024 report reveals that 83% of Gen Z believe they have an unhealthy relationship with their phones, leading to significant mental health impacts, including sleep loss and anxiety.
US suicides remain at highest level in nation’s history
A new report from the CDC reveals that more than 49,000 suicides were reported in 2023, which remain at the highest level in U.S. history.
A new report from the CDC reveals that more than 49,000 suicides were reported in 2023, which remain at the highest level in U.S. history.
Instagram teen accounts roll out this month. Here’s what to know
Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”
Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”
Apalachee school shooting: Gwinnett County advocates for early mental health intervention
Advocates, law enforcement and local officials in Gwinnett County held a town hall to show people experiencing mental health crises that there is help.
Advocates, law enforcement and local officials in Gwinnett County held a town hall to show people experiencing mental health crises that there is help.
Apalachee High shooting's ripple effect on students' mental health
The deadly mass shooting at Apalachee High School could have a deep impact on students’ mental health both inside and outside the Barrow County community.
The deadly mass shooting at Apalachee High School could have a deep impact on students’ mental health both inside and outside the Barrow County community.
US surgeon general names parent stress an 'urgent public health issue'
In a survey, nearly half of parents said their stress was "completely overwhelming" on most days, according to the advisory.
In a survey, nearly half of parents said their stress was "completely overwhelming" on most days, according to the advisory.
Ossoff-sponsored bill targets social media's influence on children
A bill sponsored by Sen. Jon Ossoff, of Georgia, would limit how social media companies can target children.
A bill sponsored by Sen. Jon Ossoff, of Georgia, would limit how social media companies can target children.
FDA rejects MDMA as psychedelic-based treatment for mental health, PTSD
Federal health officials have declined to approve the psychedelic drug MDMA as a therapy for PTSD.
Federal health officials have declined to approve the psychedelic drug MDMA as a therapy for PTSD.
New mental health crisis center could help Fulton jail, hospital crowding
A new mental health crisis center will soon open in southwest Atlanta in hopes of taking the stress off jails and hospitals in the area.
A new mental health crisis center will soon open in southwest Atlanta in hopes of taking the stress off jails and hospitals in the area.
Sadness, hopelessness in teens may be improving, CDC finds
New data released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlighted improvements in mental health among some U.S. teens.
New data released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlighted improvements in mental health among some U.S. teens.
Atlanta VA patients allege they sold methadone to their own drug rehab counselor
The DeKalb County DA's office is looking into allegations that a social worker for the Atlanta Veterans Administration Medical Center bought methadone, a prescription narcotic, off patients struggling with addiction. Two vets secretly recorded alleged transactions on cell phones. Yet two years later, the social worker remains employed by the VA.
The DeKalb County DA's office is looking into allegations that a social worker for the Atlanta Veterans Administration Medical Center bought methadone, a prescription narcotic, off patients struggling with addiction. Two vets secretly recorded alleged transactions on cell phones. Yet two years later, the social worker remains employed by the VA.
How an Atlanta police officer was able to convince knife-wielding woman not to harm herself
Atlanta police released video on Friday of one of their officers successfully talking a woman down from hurting herself, as she had a knife pressed against her own chest.
Atlanta police released video on Friday of one of their officers successfully talking a woman down from hurting herself, as she had a knife pressed against her own chest.
Pets can smell your stress, study finds
A new study reveals that dogs can detect human stress through their sense of smell, reacting emotionally to higher levels of the hormone cortisol in sweat.
A new study reveals that dogs can detect human stress through their sense of smell, reacting emotionally to higher levels of the hormone cortisol in sweat.
36% of Americans have avoided public spaces over mass shooting fears, survey finds
The report surveyed 1,000 Americans to assess public perceptions and attitudes toward gun violence in the United States.
The report surveyed 1,000 Americans to assess public perceptions and attitudes toward gun violence in the United States.
Bedbugs, infections: What it was like living in 'deplorable' unlicensed Clayton County care home
The family of a man who stayed at an unlicensed care home that was recently raided in Clayton County is now speaking out about it.
The family of a man who stayed at an unlicensed care home that was recently raided in Clayton County is now speaking out about it.
New research looks at link between human stress and dog moods
New research indicates that dogs can smell when a person is under stress, and this stress also affects the dogs' mood.
New research indicates that dogs can smell when a person is under stress, and this stress also affects the dogs' mood.
Car time latest trend in self-care for many
When you think of self-care, does time spent in your car come to mind?
When you think of self-care, does time spent in your car come to mind?
‘Heartbreaking’ hoarding disorder rises as America ages, according to new Senate report
The new report details the effects caused by hoarding disorder, which affects as many as 14 million Americans.
The new report details the effects caused by hoarding disorder, which affects as many as 14 million Americans.
Marietta Police Department becomes one of few to hire full-time wellness officer
The Marietta Police Department has become one of few in the country to invest in the mental well-being of its employees by hiring a full-time wellness officer.
The Marietta Police Department has become one of few in the country to invest in the mental well-being of its employees by hiring a full-time wellness officer.
Meet the namesake of new Georgia law giving mental health benefits to first responders
It's called the "Ashley Wilson Act" after the Gwinnett County Police Sergeant who advocated for it.
It's called the "Ashley Wilson Act" after the Gwinnett County Police Sergeant who advocated for it.