Depression

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

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

Doctors often miss depression symptoms for certain groups, but a routine screening policy could reduce the gap

Depression Screening

Mindfulness may be just as effective at treating anxiety as drugs, new research suggests

Mindfulness anxiety treatment

Expectant mothers with autism face extra challenges, studies show

Expectant mothers with autism

Bird songs are more than pleasant chirping – the sound boosts mental well-being, scientists say

Birds mental health

Toxic workplaces can adversely impact employees' health, U.S. Surgeon General warns

Football stars like Lane Johnson provide men a playbook to confront their mental health challenges

Children age 8 and older should be screened for anxiety, new federal guidelines state

Anxiety Screenings Children

Taking antidepressants while pregnant won't increase baby's risk of autism or ADHD, study finds

Antidepressant pregnancy

Sexual struggles after cancer treatment are common, but help is available

Cancer Sex Life

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

Anxiety Screening Adults

Suicide is a leading cause of death in the U.S. – knowing the warning signs could save a life

Warning signs of suicide

A sense of purpose can be hard to find, but it's linked to many health benefits

Sense of purpose

College students are increasingly depressed and anxious – making a mental health checklist may help

mental health checklist

New fathers can get postpartum depression, but their risk factors and symptoms often differ from mothers

Male postpartum depression

Pa. bill to study of psilocybin – the drug in magic mushrooms – as mental health treatment languishes in Harrisburg

Therapy on the go: Mildly depressed or simply stressed, people are tapping apps for mental health care

Cell phone

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