Anxiety

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Lavender is rising through the ranks of anti-anxiety medications

Alternative Medicine

Does CBD work? Science isn't sure, but Philly-area residents say it's helping them

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Alternative Medicine

Amid shifting attitudes on medical marijuana, baby boomers are big buyers

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Oprah and Prince Harry to produce mental health series for Apple TV+

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Most mental health apps lack any sort of scientific validation

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Temple lands $2.6 million grant to reduce dental anxiety

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Here's how Trump-era politics are affecting worker morale – and what managers can do about it

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More college students seeking out counseling – but suicide still a huge problem

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Yoga for anxiety: Even 10 minutes of daily practice can help transform your life

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The other victims: First responders to horrific disasters often suffer in solitude

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Doulas and birth plans: Empowering each birthing woman

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New research challenges a treatment left-handed people receive for mental health

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LSD, MDMA potentially could treat depression and PTSD, according to new health study

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Children's Health

Music to their ears: Why you should play music for your children's developing brains

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'You disgust me' – examining the impact of verbal abuse on children

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Waking up in a panic? Embrace your anxiety and take this advice

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A year ago, anxiety might've kept Eagles' Brandon Brooks out of Super Bowl – but not now

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Philly woman to make dream run in her first NYC Marathon

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Study links depression to shorter lifespan

For pregnant women with anxiety or depression, what are the risks to medicating?

Penn Medicine researcher highlights health dangers of ending DACA

Yoga roadshow coming to Philly can help you beat the winter blues

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Study: High school friendships have long-lasting effects on your mental health

Children's Health

Stranger danger: Helping babies overcome social anxiety

More men are using antidepressants, but many factors still keep them from seeking mental health help

Hosting tips that make parties easier if you’re an introvert

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Studies show yoga has ‘a lot of potential’ to treat depression, but questions remain

Penn Medicine: Mental dangers of sleep loss can be as harmful as the physical

Mindful Mondays

Anxiety 101: How to stop panic attacks in their tracks

How an obsession with perfection took ‘Mr. Eagle’ Brandon Brooks from huddle to hospital

Mindful Mondays

7 ways to bring yourself out of an anxious moment and into the present

Kevin Bacon reveals struggle with tremors of anxiety

More women are smoking marijuana during pregnancy, but is it safe?

Diehard Giants fan thanks Philadelphia Eagles player for opening up about 'taboo' topic

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