HEALTH August 26, 2023 AI chatbot aims to provide support for women with postpartum depression: 'A tool, not a replacement' With about one in eight women experiencing postpartum depression, amid a shortage of mental health providers, researchers at the University of Texas are looking to bridge the gap with an AI chatbot.
VIDEO August 19, 2023 An uptick in teenage mental health crises causes growing concern Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ host Arthel Neville speaks with author Bruce Jackson on education and hard work as the youth mental health crisis worsens on 'Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Live.'
HEALTH August 15, 2023 Excessive social media use has many of the same effects as substance abuse, says expert Lindsay Oberleitner, a clinical psychologist and education director at SimplePractice in Detroit, Michigan, explores the warning signs of social media addiction and offers potential solutions.
HEALTH August 11, 2023 Suicide rates reach all-time high in US, per CDC data: 'Silent public health crisis' Suicide rates have reached an all-time high in the U.S., per new data posted on Friday, Aug. 11, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Here's what you need to know.
VIDEO August 10, 2023 A trans man asked this simple question about kids at a Trans conference. He was kicked out. Aaron Terrell, a trans man, was evicted from WPATH's Annual Scientific Symposium for asking clinicians about their research on medical interventions for minors.
HEALTH July 28, 2023 Dementia-depression connection: Early sadness can lead to later cognitive issues, study finds People who suffer from depression are more than twice as likely to develop dementia later in life, a new study from Penn Medicine found. A psychologist offers potential reasons.
United Kingdom July 26, 2023 Depression, anxiety, long-term COVID-19 symptoms drive increase in UK residents unable to work Official figures show that depression, anxiety, and long-term COVID-19 symptoms have been the primary factors contributing to the rise in the number of Britons who are too ill to work.
HEALTH July 25, 2023 Be well: Stop ‘summer sadness’ with these expert tips Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is often linked to the dark winter months, but it can rear its head any time of year. Experts offer tips on how to handle depressive symptoms in summer.
HEALTH July 10, 2023 Ozempic diabetes and weight loss medication under investigation after a few reports of suicidal thoughts The popular medications Ozempic and Saxenda from Novo Nordisk are being investigated after three people experienced an increase in thoughts of suicide and self-harm.
HEALTH July 9, 2023 ‘Bed rotting’ is self-care, some insist, but mental health expert shares warnings about social media trend “Bed rotting" — spending long periods of time in bed — is gaining popularity on social media. Downtime can be beneficial but experts warn that too much can be harmful.
HEALTH July 3, 2023 Singing with others for health and wellness: It can 'renew the spirit and adjust the mindset’ Music can be a form of therapy, especially singing with others, according to a growing body of research examining the health and wellness benefits of this activity. Here are details.