Mental Health
Loneliness as bad for your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day: WHO
A new study by the University of Glasgow in Scotland found that not socializing with friends or family may increase the risk of dying early by 39%.
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ER nurse who committed suicide called US health care system her ‘abuser’ months before her death
Tristin Kate Smith, a 28-year-old Ohio nurse, wrote a scathing letter to her "abuser" five months ahead of her August 2023 suicide.
This is the worst week for seasonal affective disorder — how to survive it
The condition affects about 5% of US adults, while another 10% to 20% suffer milder winter blues, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
Here's the genre of music that sings to your zodiac sign
In honor of the sounds that were and the songs to come we bring you a list of the zodiac signs as musical genres. Tune in and turn it up.
Mom who posed as child to text student crisis line 'sickened' by responses
A Colorado mother and parental rights advocate was horrified by the responses she received when she posed as a 9-year-old to text a state crisis line promoted in schools.
I prevent panic attacks with this tasty hack — 'crisis candies' are a real anxiety treatment
Looking for some sweet relief? Well, suck on this.
Ketamine soars as pain, depression treatment — experts fear 'wild west' boom
With limited research on its effectiveness against pain, experts worry the U.S. may be repeating mistakes that gave rise to the opioid crisis: overprescribing a questionable drug.
Criminal psychologist reveals common traits of men who kill their partners
Criminal psychologist Tim Watson-Munro believes there is one common thread running through men who kill – and they often follow the same playbook.
Getting a manicure has a surprising health benefit, new study says
“I became interested in this topic due to the growing body of research on the intersection of self-care practices and their impact on mental well-being,” study author Atsushi Kawakubo said.
Why do people grieve celebs? Experts weigh in after Matthew Perry's death
“We turn to them for support and they become part of our lives," one expert explained. "When they die, a little part of us dies too.”
Mediterranean diet provides 'relief' to PTSD sufferers: study
Add PTSD therapy to the long list of health benefits enjoyed by Mediterranean dieters.
No time to go outside? Even watching nature videos can improve mental health: study
The mental-health benefits of nature videos could greatly help people in institutional settings or neighborhoods without access to natural landscapes.
Hot yoga could put this common mental illness in 'remission': study
Feeling downward, dog? Hot yoga could fix that.
Horror movies can be a nightmare for kids — what to do if they accidentally see one
"While it may be a thrill for an adult to see a horror film, for kids, it can produce severe anxiety, panic," mental health counselor Catherine Del Toro said.
Screen time addiction in adults linked to borderline personality traits and psychological distress
Adult men were revealed to be more prone to spending too much time online and on-screen than women.
Why 'Sunday Scaries' may be a thing of the past
The “Sunday Scaries” may be a thing of the past. Nearly nine in 10 (88%) people say they greatly enjoy completing things on a Sunday, new research suggests. According to...
What is 'excited delirium' — and why did California ban the term?
"Excited delirium is often used when there’s a death associated with a physical altercation between a citizen and law enforcement," said one expert. "It’s not a real explanation for the...
Ryan Reynolds shares anxiety struggle and how he keeps from ‘spinning out of control’
The actor also confessed to stage fright: "The curtain’s gonna open and ... I’m just gonna be a symphony of vomit — just, like, something horrible’s gonna happen!”
World Mental Health Day: 7 tips to keep your mental health in check
Tuesday, Oct. 10, is World Mental Health Day, and this year's theme is "Mental health is a universal human right."
New Yorkers are ditching therapists for psychics: 'I just kind of gave up'
No one could have seen this coming — except perhaps, those with the gift of second sight.
I’m horrified by nasty stickers — my pittakionophobia is a real thing
Her fear of sticky stuff is so intense that she's banned fruits and vegetables carrying a produce sticker from her home.