Florida veteran finds new life through VA wellness program: From dark thoughts to Independence Day
A Central Florida veteran who returned home from war found himself fighting a different kind of battle—one with anger, depression and alcohol.
A Central Florida veteran who returned home from war found himself fighting a different kind of battle—one with anger, depression and alcohol.
US kids of divorce earn less, face more teen pregnancy and jail: study
A new study finds that children whose parents divorce before age 5 face reduced earnings as adults and increased chances of teen pregnancy and incarceration—consequences tied to financial loss, relocation, and diminished parental involvement.
A new study finds that children whose parents divorce before age 5 face reduced earnings as adults and increased chances of teen pregnancy and incarceration—consequences tied to financial loss, relocation, and diminished parental involvement.
Is your therapist AI? ChatGPT goes viral on social media for its role as Gen Z's new therapist
AI chatbots are stepping into the therapist's chair – and not everyone is thrilled about it.
AI chatbots are stepping into the therapist's chair – and not everyone is thrilled about it.
Social media use triples depression symptoms for pre-teens: Study
A new cohort study from JAMA Network Open found that social media use in early adolescence is linked to significantly increased depressive symptoms over time—tripling the odds of mental health struggles in pre-teens.
A new cohort study from JAMA Network Open found that social media use in early adolescence is linked to significantly increased depressive symptoms over time—tripling the odds of mental health struggles in pre-teens.
Lisa Rinna threatened to kill husband Harry Hamlin amid postpartum depression
Lisa Rinna recently opened up about her struggle with postpartum depression, including how the experience led her to threaten her husband, Harry Hamlin.
Lisa Rinna recently opened up about her struggle with postpartum depression, including how the experience led her to threaten her husband, Harry Hamlin.
Man killed in shooting involving deputy suffered from mental health issues, family says
A Clermont man killed in a shooting involving Lake County sheriff's deputies suffered from mental health issues, according to his stepfather.
A Clermont man killed in a shooting involving Lake County sheriff's deputies suffered from mental health issues, according to his stepfather.
Some schools are teaching teens how to sleep amid growing mental health crisis
A growing number of schools are teaching teens how to sleep, linking poor rest to mental health struggles, behavior issues, and falling attendance. Ohio and Minnesota districts are now piloting “sleep interventions.”
A growing number of schools are teaching teens how to sleep, linking poor rest to mental health struggles, behavior issues, and falling attendance. Ohio and Minnesota districts are now piloting “sleep interventions.”
Kids with smartphones reported higher well-being than kids without, study finds
Despite kids who reported having overall better well-being compared to kids who did not own smartphones, they also admitted that using social media had negative impacts on their health.
Despite kids who reported having overall better well-being compared to kids who did not own smartphones, they also admitted that using social media had negative impacts on their health.
Florida police officer will run 200 miles to raise awareness for first responder mental health
A Central Florida police officer is running 200 miles over five days to raise awareness for first responder mental health.
A Central Florida police officer is running 200 miles over five days to raise awareness for first responder mental health.
These are the happiest cities in America, according to a new study
A new study shows that location can play a significant role in shaping happiness.
A new study shows that location can play a significant role in shaping happiness.
When is the happiest time of day?
A recent study took a look at how the time of day, season and day of the week can impact mental health. Here are the findings.
A recent study took a look at how the time of day, season and day of the week can impact mental health. Here are the findings.
Victim of Ocala laundromat explosion encourages trauma victims to seek help, therapy
More than half a year after an explosion at an Ocala laundromat, victims of the fire say they’re nowhere close to being recovered.
More than half a year after an explosion at an Ocala laundromat, victims of the fire say they’re nowhere close to being recovered.
Stressed teens earn less money as adults, study finds
Teens dealing with stress tend to struggle as they enter the labor force as young adults, which can affect their pay, according to a study.
Teens dealing with stress tend to struggle as they enter the labor force as young adults, which can affect their pay, according to a study.
Jeff Baena, Aubrey Plaza’s husband, cause of death revealed
Director and writer Jeffrey Baena, husband of Hollywood actor Aubrey Plaza, was found dead at his Los Angeles home on Jan. 3. He was 47.
Director and writer Jeffrey Baena, husband of Hollywood actor Aubrey Plaza, was found dead at his Los Angeles home on Jan. 3. He was 47.
Combating loneliness in older adults
A study shows that 30% of people between the ages of 50 and 80 feel lonely.
A study shows that 30% of people between the ages of 50 and 80 feel lonely.
Nearly half of US teens say they are online ‘almost constantly,’ survey finds
Despite the increasing evidence of the negative impacts constant social media consumption has on young people’s mental health, nearly half say they are online “almost constantly."
Despite the increasing evidence of the negative impacts constant social media consumption has on young people’s mental health, nearly half say they are online “almost constantly."
Do you have nightmares about your job? New study reveals why
A recent survey of 1,750 U.S. workers revealed that 64% have experienced nightmares about their jobs.
A recent survey of 1,750 U.S. workers revealed that 64% have experienced nightmares about their jobs.
Saying 'thanks' can improve your health – and may even lengthen your life
Practicing gratitude is known to have a significant impact on our brains, bodies and overall well-being – and a new study found it may even help lengthen lives.
Practicing gratitude is known to have a significant impact on our brains, bodies and overall well-being – and a new study found it may even help lengthen lives.
Alone for the holidays? This can help
Discover practical strategies to overcome loneliness during the holidays, from mindfulness and gratitude to building new traditions and connecting with others.
Discover practical strategies to overcome loneliness during the holidays, from mindfulness and gratitude to building new traditions and connecting with others.
Loneliness linked to increased risk of dementia, cognitive decline: study
A new study shows loneliness increases the risk for dementia and cognitive impairment.
A new study shows loneliness increases the risk for dementia and cognitive impairment.