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Those who said Meta harms children struck a blow, but the ability of big tech to gouge profits and cause harm is barely diminished. That’s the battle to comeFollow the money. If you want to know how the tech giant Meta…
Despite narratives of a growing political divide between the sexes, new research shows that men and women actually shift their opinions in parallel. Major national events, rather than generational changes, drive these…
Amanda Anisimova's break reveals crucial insights into athlete burnout risks, underscoring the importance of prioritizing mental health in sports.
Integrated cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is effective for primary care patients with depression, according to a study published in the June issue of The Lancet Primary Care. Debbie Tallon, from ...
IOWA — The Iowa Poison Control Center is starting a new program aiming to combat opioid addiction. The I-BEACON program is for healthcare providers treating patients who've overdosed on opioids or are ...
When family members help loved ones avoid anxiety triggers, it can accidentally worsen symptoms. New research shows that while this behavior is common across all ages, specialized treatment can successfully reverse its…
How people construct the stories of their lives offers insight into the severity of their personality disorders. Researchers found that narrating life events with a focus on negative self-change strongly predicted…
More than 50 years on, Stockholm syndrome still isn’t a real diagnosis – and some researchers want the term retired for good.
… “Exposure to violent media, including violent video games, is not the only risk factor, and it’s not even the most important risk factor,” says Brad Bushman, a professor at the Ohio State University, who
I was once stranded with my 86-year-old mother in the Atlantic Ocean. We were on a snorkeling excursion off the coast of Miami, and the two of us were quickly swept behind our boat, my
A DEA crackdown on a nurse practitioner who distributed hundreds of thousands of opioid pills to elite athletes widens, with a former NFL linebacker's addiction account revealing further ties to the ...
Acoustic analysis of Donald Trump’s speech from 1980 to 2023 reveals that while he largely maintained his classic New York accent, he steadily shifted his pronunciation of stigmatized vowels.
Office of Prescription Drug Promotion (OPDP) has issued an untitled letter to Alar Pharmaceuticals, accusing the company of making misleading claims regarding the safety and effectiveness of ALA-3000 ...
Youngstown State University officials provided yoga, meditation, and relaxation tools at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center to help students manage anxiety during the first week of classes.
As students embark on a new school year, the latest survey of Vermont high school and middle schoolers is showing recent improvements in their mental health as well ...
We take an in-depth look at how stigma among clinicians makes it hard for many patients with alcohol or drug disorders to get treatment sparked a huge audience response and a lot of questions.
Nobody could overlook the off-the-field community work — bankrolling a college scholarship endowment, a Thanksgiving food drive, a Christmastime gift giveaway — ...
Akron Children's new inpatient behavioral health unit will open Aug. 25 and focus on safety and meeting increased mental health needs.
"Vincent was so much more than the way he died," said a Northport mother who lost her son, 25, to opioid addiction, at a vigil honoring his and others' memories.
Awareness and treatment of postpartum mood and anxiety disorders has increased significantly, but experts and advocates agree major gaps exist.
The murder of three young children by their own mother lies at the center of an ongoing trial that has gripped the nation. Lindsay Clancy, a white, 36-year-old former labor and delivery nurse from ...
A review of eight studies suggests an association between occupational pesticide exposure and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, though researchers caution that self-reported data and other environmental factors complicate…
At licensed child-care facilities, screen time will be limited to 30 minutes or less, with none for children ages two and under; it must also have an educational purpose, be age-appropriate, be guided ...
The new exclusive Merit Wellness guide breaks down how depression and trauma present in men, plus PHP, IOP, and ...
The Lindsay Clancy trial is putting the spotlight on maternal mental healthcare and the stigma mothers often feel when asking for help.
A joint research team led by the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), in collaboration with The Chinese University of Hong Kong, New York University and Newcastle ...
Treatment doesn’t end at discharge. Patients report leaving with education, appointments, crisis resources and a ...
A new study finds that couples who experience moments of awe together report higher relationship satisfaction and a deeper sense of connection. These shared experiences of wonder foster relationship flourishing better…
A producer for our new audio series, ‘The AI Therapist,’ shares what to know about the rise of mental-health AI services. Plus, boomers are smoking more pot and vacation can improve your health.
The disorder may affect hundreds of thousands of people in the UK, but many face significant delays in getting a diagnosis.