Clinical psychologist says mental health check-ins important amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
According to an August survey conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 40% of Americans are struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
According to an August survey conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 40% of Americans are struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
American Academy of Sleep and Medicine calls for elimination of daylight saving time, citing health risks
The American Academy of Sleep and Medicine, as well as several experts who have endorsed them, are calling for the elimination of daylight saving time, citing health risks associated with the time changes.
The American Academy of Sleep and Medicine, as well as several experts who have endorsed them, are calling for the elimination of daylight saving time, citing health risks associated with the time changes.
Chaotic scenes at late-night protest in Rochester
The death of Daniel Prude after a confrontation with police sparked a third night of demonstrations in New York's third-largest city, with protesters demanding more accountability for how it happened and legislation to change how authorities respond to mental health emergencies.
The death of Daniel Prude after a confrontation with police sparked a third night of demonstrations in New York's third-largest city, with protesters demanding more accountability for how it happened and legislation to change how authorities respond to mental health emergencies.
Depression, anxiety spike amid outbreak and turbulent times
Mental health therapists’ caseloads are bulging. Waiting lists for appointments are growing. And research suggests that anxiety and depression are rising among Americans amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Mental health therapists’ caseloads are bulging. Waiting lists for appointments are growing. And research suggests that anxiety and depression are rising among Americans amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Report highlights COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on sleep and mental health around the world
Researchers said the findings suggest people all over the world are consuming too much technology and news, which is generally making them feel more anxious.
Researchers said the findings suggest people all over the world are consuming too much technology and news, which is generally making them feel more anxious.
More than a quarter of young adults contemplated suicide during coronavirus pandemic, CDC says
The CDC mental health survey found that younger adults, minorities, essential workers and unpaid adult caregivers have been disproportionately impacted.
The CDC mental health survey found that younger adults, minorities, essential workers and unpaid adult caregivers have been disproportionately impacted.
Michelle Obama says she’s been dealing with 'low-grade depression' amid pandemic, racial strife
The former first lady opened up about protests and the coronavirus pandemic in the second episode of “The Michelle Obama Podcast.”
The former first lady opened up about protests and the coronavirus pandemic in the second episode of “The Michelle Obama Podcast.”
Experts: Spend time outdoors but take precautions
Going outside has many physical and mental health benefits. Just make sure you take precautions amid the pandemic.
Going outside has many physical and mental health benefits. Just make sure you take precautions amid the pandemic.
Suicides, overdoses are up amid COVID-19 pandemic, according to health experts
Health officials in Arizona say incidents of suicide and overdoses are up amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Health officials in Arizona say incidents of suicide and overdoses are up amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Army's 'Captain America' dies by suicide after nearly a dozen combat tours
The enemy could never break him, but what this decorated Green Beret eventually found was that his enemy was within. Friends who served with him in the military say he was the real “Captain America.”
The enemy could never break him, but what this decorated Green Beret eventually found was that his enemy was within. Friends who served with him in the military say he was the real “Captain America.”
As COVID-19 cases surge, tips to salvage some fun this summer
As the number of coronavirus cases continue to surge across the nation, some might consider it a lost summer. But others are simply trying to make the best of it. FOX 5 NY spoke to two experts about how you can still celebrate the upcoming holiday and enjoy the summer, even if it's in a non-traditional way.
As the number of coronavirus cases continue to surge across the nation, some might consider it a lost summer. But others are simply trying to make the best of it. FOX 5 NY spoke to two experts about how you can still celebrate the upcoming holiday and enjoy the summer, even if it's in a non-traditional way.
FCC to vote in July to make '988' the suicide hotline number
Federal regulators will vote in July on whether to make “988” the number to reach a suicide prevention hotline.
Federal regulators will vote in July on whether to make “988” the number to reach a suicide prevention hotline.
Combination of healthy lifestyle traits may reduce Alzheimer’s risk by 60%, study finds
The behaviors include physical activity, not smoking, light-to-moderate alcohol consumption, a high-quality diet and cognitive activities.
The behaviors include physical activity, not smoking, light-to-moderate alcohol consumption, a high-quality diet and cognitive activities.
Trump plan to stem vet suicides focuses on public awareness
The $53 million, two-year effort will include a public messaging campaign starting in the coming weeks to raise awareness about suicide at a time of increased social distancing and isolation during a pandemic.
The $53 million, two-year effort will include a public messaging campaign starting in the coming weeks to raise awareness about suicide at a time of increased social distancing and isolation during a pandemic.
Are playdates OK? Letting your children socialize safely
Kids can start to socialize and get together with their friends, as long as parents reinforce the importance of safety measures, experts say.
Kids can start to socialize and get together with their friends, as long as parents reinforce the importance of safety measures, experts say.
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.
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.
EndeavorRx is a game aimed at improving attention function and symptoms associated with ADHD in 8 to 12-year-olds.
U.S. city to send unarmed social workers, not police officers, to some 911 calls
Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller announced that the city would create a “first-of-its-kind” cabinet-level department that would respond to calls on inebriation, homelessness, addiction and mental health.
Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller announced that the city would create a “first-of-its-kind” cabinet-level department that would respond to calls on inebriation, homelessness, addiction and mental health.
The emotional trauma of racism and racial violence
Incidents like this intensify the anxieties that many blacks experience.
Incidents like this intensify the anxieties that many blacks experience.
Why Americans are tiring of social distancing and hand-washing – 2 behavioral scientists explain
States are beginning to open up their economies after successfully slowing the spread of the coronavirus. Much of the credit for that goes to Americans dutifully following prescribed behavior.
States are beginning to open up their economies after successfully slowing the spread of the coronavirus. Much of the credit for that goes to Americans dutifully following prescribed behavior.