Depression

Depression Video Games

Video games like 'Super Mario Odyssey' have the potential to help people with depression, study suggests

For many who are suffering with prolonged grief, the holidays can be a time to reflect and find meaning in loss

Holidays Grief Loss

The mental health of people born in the '90s is not improving with age – unlike other generations, study finds

Mental Health 1990s

Medicare expands the roster of available mental health professionals

Medicare Mental Health

New treatment for postpartum depression offers hope, but the stigma attached to the condition still lingers

Postpartum Depression Treatment

People with depression are increasingly taking LSD, and research suggests it may help when used under supervision

LSD Cubes DEA

Less than half of children with mental health disorders receive treatment, study finds

As the days get shorter, seasonal affective disorder kicks in for many Americans

Seasonal Affective Disorder

John Fetterman talks mental health, international affairs and the Wawa-vs-Sheetz debate with Stephen Colbert

John Fetterman Stephen Colbert

New TikTok feature aims to give users credible information on mental health

As younger children increasingly die by suicide, better tracking and prevention is sought

Child Suicide Prevention

Eating healthy foods can help boost one's mental health

Mental Health Food

As the youth mental health crisis worsens, the dire shortage of providers prevents young people from getting help

Mental Health Teens

Suicide deaths reached an all-time high in the US in 2022, CDC reports

Suicide Deaths CDC

Half of the world's population will experience mental illness by age 75, study says

Mental Illness by 75

Older adults have a higher risk of depression, but exercise can reduce it

Depression Exercise Seniors

Reducing social media usage by just 15 minutes a day improves one's well-being, research suggests

Youth suicide attempts increase during the school year and fall during the summer, study finds

Suicide Risk School Year

With his depression in remission, Sen. John Fetterman vows to 'champion' mental health care

John Fetterman Time

'Bed rotting' has become trendy, but is it a legitimate self-care method?

Bed Rotting Self-Care Trend

Most adults should receive routine anxiety screenings, U.S. task force says

Anxiety Screenings

Can probiotics help with depression? Link between mental health, gut bacteria points to benefits

Probiotics Depression Anxiety

What is somatic therapy? Advocates believe it explores connections between mental health and physical symptoms

somatic therapy

Children's Health

Social media is a driver of youth mental health crisis, U.S. surgeon general warns

Surgeon General Social Media Youth

Chronic pain is more common than diabetes and depression, new study finds

Chronic pain

Smartphone use actually increases when people visit city parks, study finds

Smartphone Use Parks

Children's Health

Teens should be trained on social media before creating accounts, APA says

Social Media Guidelines Teens

Alternative Medicine

As ex-Flyers and other athletes turn to magic mushrooms, pain, hope and science collide

John Fetterman discusses struggle with depression, recovery during 'CBS Sunday Morning' interview

john fetterman interview

People with 'high-functioning anxiety' often mask their struggles. Here's how to spot someone that needs help

High-functioning anxiety

John Fetterman plans to return to U.S. Senate in mid-April following treatment for depression

Exercise can boost mental health – and may be as effective at treating depression as drugs

Exercise mental health

Face blindness can be an isolating and embarrassing condition – and it's more prevalent than once believed

Face blindness

Ketamine has become an at-home treatment for depression, but some scientists say that set-up is too risky

Ketamine treatment

John Fetterman's decision to seek help for depression should be a tipping point for other men to do likewise

Fetterman Depression Stigmas

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman hospitalized with clinical depression

Children's Health

Teen girls are facing 'alarming' levels of violence, suicidal thoughts, CDC says

Mental health teen girls

Years of exposure to air pollution can increase your risk of depression or anxiety, experts say

Air pollution and mental health

The NFL has been slow to embrace mental health support for players

Eagles star Lane Johnson is learning how to block his biggest opponent, anxiety, and helping others confront it, too

Lane Johnson Mental Health Eagles

Seasonal affective disorder affects millions of Americans, but bright-light therapy may help

Chronic fatigue syndrome

To reduce stress levels in the new year, try sleeping more, adopting a hobby and other strategies

Stress Management Strategies

The holiday blues leave many Americans feeling down during a season that emphasizes being merry

Holiday Blues Depression

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