South Fulton police training on autism aims to raise awareness among officer ranks
The South Fulton Police Department is training on how to interact with citizens on the autism spectrum.
The South Fulton Police Department is training on how to interact with citizens on the autism spectrum.
Metro Atlanta nonprofit pushes S.T.E.A.M. to keep girls focused, out of trouble
Saturday was World Teen Mental Wellness Day and FOX 5 met the leader of a local nonprofit working with hundreds of teen girls in Atlanta to improve their mental health amidst many challenges and rising youth violence.
Saturday was World Teen Mental Wellness Day and FOX 5 met the leader of a local nonprofit working with hundreds of teen girls in Atlanta to improve their mental health amidst many challenges and rising youth violence.
Tips for how to create, stick to healthy boundaries in your life
Tired of saying "yes" all the time? You may need to set some healthier boundaries in your life. Licensed clinical social worker Jodi Baumstein of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's "Strong4Life" program, shares tips on how to take back control of your time and your needs.
Tired of saying "yes" all the time? You may need to set some healthier boundaries in your life. Licensed clinical social worker Jodi Baumstein of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's "Strong4Life" program, shares tips on how to take back control of your time and your needs.
These simple activities are as effective as therapy for depression, study finds
According to the study authors, walking, jogging, yoga, tai chi, aerobic exercises and strength training were extremely effective at treating depression.
According to the study authors, walking, jogging, yoga, tai chi, aerobic exercises and strength training were extremely effective at treating depression.
Instagram’s latest feature encourages teens to close app at night
The new feature nudges teen users to get downtime off the app when it's late at night. Here’s how it works.
The new feature nudges teen users to get downtime off the app when it's late at night. Here’s how it works.
Lil Jon drops meditation album: Here's what inspired him
Lil Jon describes his meditation album as "10 guided meditations to relieve anxiety, boost focus, and find peace."
Lil Jon describes his meditation album as "10 guided meditations to relieve anxiety, boost focus, and find peace."
Officer replaces therapy pig for young boy after tragic animal attack
A Kansas police officer stepped in to replace a therapy pig for a young boy after the original one was attacked by another animal.
A Kansas police officer stepped in to replace a therapy pig for a young boy after the original one was attacked by another animal.
Kids who consume energy drinks are more prone to mental health disorders, study finds
Energy drinks could pose a risk to young brains, according to new research.
Energy drinks could pose a risk to young brains, according to new research.
Sextortion cases involving teen spike in Georgia | How parents can keep their children safe
Federal investigators are warning parents to keep a close eye on who children interact with online.
Federal investigators are warning parents to keep a close eye on who children interact with online.
Sextortion cases led to alarming number of suicides, FBI says: Why teen males are more at risk
Sextortion cases involving minors have led to an alarming number of suicides, the FBI says. Here's what parents and children should know about the crime.
Sextortion cases involving minors have led to an alarming number of suicides, the FBI says. Here's what parents and children should know about the crime.
Golden Gate Bridge suicide barrier completed
A system of nets beneath the Golden Gate Bridge to deter people from jumping to their death is now complete.
A system of nets beneath the Golden Gate Bridge to deter people from jumping to their death is now complete.
New Year's resolutions: Brain scientist has some advice if you're already struggling
New Year's resolutions are tricky. So we asked a brain scientist to help us get our goals back on track.
New Year's resolutions are tricky. So we asked a brain scientist to help us get our goals back on track.
Dementia among younger people is linked to 15 factors, major study reveals
Early-onset dementia has been on the rise in recent years, and a new study suggests there are a wide range of risk factors — some genetic, and some controlled through lifestyle changes.
Early-onset dementia has been on the rise in recent years, and a new study suggests there are a wide range of risk factors — some genetic, and some controlled through lifestyle changes.
Meta to shield teens on Instagram, Facebook from self-harm, eating disorders content
Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders.
Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders.
Specific ideas and ways to change your life in 2024
New year’s resolutions get a bad rap. Here are some specific, small things you could start doing that are sure to bring big changes ahead.
New year’s resolutions get a bad rap. Here are some specific, small things you could start doing that are sure to bring big changes ahead.
The Holiday Blues: How to tackle sadness during 'the most wonderful time of the year'
The holidays are known as the most wonderful time of the year, but for many people it's actually the worst. Experts say many people come down with what they call “holiday blues."
The holidays are known as the most wonderful time of the year, but for many people it's actually the worst. Experts say many people come down with what they call “holiday blues."
Police desperately search for missing pregnant Newnan teen
Camille Ficklin disappeared from her home along Poplar Street on Dec. 1 after an argument, according to the Newnan Police Department.
Camille Ficklin disappeared from her home along Poplar Street on Dec. 1 after an argument, according to the Newnan Police Department.
Atlanta-based organization prescribes art for students struggling with mental health
An Atlanta-based healthcare and technology company has partnered with Stanford University to improve students' mental health using art.
An Atlanta-based healthcare and technology company has partnered with Stanford University to improve students' mental health using art.
TikTok, Meta, X CEOs to testify before US Senate on child safety in January
The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing scheduled for Jan. 31 where five major social media platform CEOs will testify on online child exploitation.
The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing scheduled for Jan. 31 where five major social media platform CEOs will testify on online child exploitation.
Navigating life after loss: Expert shares tips to coping with death of spouse
Losing a long-time spouse can be traumatic. Life without your loved one can be daunting, and moving forward can seem impossible. FOX 5 spoke to someone who's felt the pain firsthand as well as an expert who insist there's healing on the other side.
Losing a long-time spouse can be traumatic. Life without your loved one can be daunting, and moving forward can seem impossible. FOX 5 spoke to someone who's felt the pain firsthand as well as an expert who insist there's healing on the other side.