People in quarantine may be experiencing 'skin hunger' due to genetics, study suggests
You don’t know what you got till it’s gone.
Poll: Americans are the unhappiest they've been in 50 years
The survey finds that just 14% of American adults say they’re very happy, down from 31% who said the same in 2018.
FDA approves first-ever prescription video game to help kids with ADHD
EndeavorRx is a game aimed at improving attention function and symptoms associated with ADHD in 8 to 12-year-olds.
After daughter dies by suicide, Blaine, Minn. family works to help other children
Following half-a-dozen student deaths by suicide in Blaine, MN, police, parents and area schools are stepping up to make changes and get help to young adults who need it.
Florida bill targeting 'Baker Act' at schools heads to House floor
The bill says that more needs to be done to address problems with how the Baker Act is used at schools.
Philadelphia tattoo studio offers free services to cover self-harm scars
Under "Project Tsukurou," Fishtown's Crown and Feather Tattoo Co. offers free services for self-harm victims who want to turn their scars into art.
Studies suggest veterinarians could be at higher risk of suicide
A 2018 study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed that veterinarians are taking their own lives at higher rates than the general population. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S., and 1 of 3 leading causes that are on the rise, according to the CDC.
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY ADVENTHEALTH: House Calls: Holiday mental health
A doctor from AdventHealth talked about holiday mental health during Good Day Orlando on Monday.
Lawmakers pushing for bill that would limit 'Baker Act' restraints for minors
The Baker Act lets families get people with mental illness emergency care while they are detained.
Ways to cope with 'holiday blues' this season
Signs you may be experiencing "holiday blues" include fatigue, losing interest in activities you normally enjoy, trouble making decisions or concentrating, withdrawing from friends and family, anger, irritability, and sadness.
Regulators to set up 3-digit suicide hotline number like 911
Once it's implemented, people will just need to dial 988 to seek help, similar to calling 911 for emergencies or 311 for city services.
‘Healing PTSD’ stamp created by U.S. Postal Service to raise money for veterans
The U.S. Postal Service has issued a new fundraiser stamp to benefit veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Florida safety panel focuses on mental health
The report will be the second set of recommendations issued by the commission, which was created following a February 2018 mass shooting at the Parkland school
Georgia police save suicidal father in dramatic bodycam footage: ‘Drop the knife…your son needs you’
"Please think about your son," the officer said, showing a photo on his phone of his 1-year-old boy. "I know how much you love your son... he needs you. Don't do this to him."
Marine walks more than 800 miles around Lake Michigan in 42 days to raise awareness for veteran suicide
As the issue to help veterans returning from combat and keep them from committing suicide is growing nationwide, Snyder said his mission is to be a healer and do his part for the greater good.
Report: At-risk girls in Florida face growing rates of violence and victimization
At-risk girls in Florida face growing rates of violence and victimization, according to a report released Wednesday.
Insomnia and Work Related Stress
Dr. Romie joins us to discuss the connections between insomnia and work related stress, and what you can do to prevent it.
Meditation Vs. Medication: Which is More Effective for Depression
We speak with Dr. Romie Mushtaq about new studies that show a combination of meditation and running is more effective to treat depression than the use of medication.