Mental Health

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Parents are generally unaware their children have suicidal thoughts

Children's Health

Pediatric mental health programming in New Jersey just got a big boost

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New study suggests Alzheimer's disease develops differently in African-Americans

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Another airline installs puppy ban for emotional support animals

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Too much cuteness confuses the brain and can lead to aggressive thoughts, study finds

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Gift giving sustains happiness over time, research finds

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Two major things you can do to lower your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease

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Beat the blues this season: 5 tips for fending off holiday depression

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New report finds VA didn't actually spend millions on veteran suicide prevention

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Most caregivers of people with dementia are family members, and they need help

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Penn earns D+ for leave-of-absence policies for students with mental illness

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Combating the loneliness of motherhood

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Penn study links social media use as a cause of depression and loneliness

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Study suggests testing emotional intelligence during hiring

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These are the jobs with the highest suicide rates, according to the CDC

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Dispelling the myths of PTSD – and how to get help

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This gadget will help you become a calm and centered meditation pro

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There’s an all-inclusive, body-positive fashion show happening in South Philly next month

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Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor announces dementia diagnosis

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Certain key words may help detect depression in Facebook users — well before a diagnosis

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These local tattoo artists are helping breast cancer survivors complete their reconstruction

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Take Yale University's 'Science of Well-Being' class for free online

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Selena Gomez is undergoing 'dialectical behavioral therapy' — here's what that is

15 minutes of running beats meditation in boosting mental sharpness and mood

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'The Funeral III' exhibit challenges mental health stigmas

'The Funeral III' is challenging mental health stigmas

Temple lands $2.6 million grant to reduce dental anxiety

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Pennsylvania-based Steak-umm strikes nerve on Twitter about millennial depression

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Delaware receives $9 million in federal funding to address student mental health

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Why losing a dog can be harder than losing a relative or friend

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Undocumented immigrants see doctors less often, but are they healthier than other U.S. populations?

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6 questions you can ask a loved one to help screen for suicide risk

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

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Preteen suicides are rare, but as numbers rise, researchers look for answers

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Alternative Medicine

A marijuana compound may counteract psychosis

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

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