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Gym chain is blocking news from its TVs in the name of mental health

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Extreme videogaming will soon be labeled a mental illness

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Commutes throughout the Philadelphia region are getting worse

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Active ingredient in Tylenol could ease the pain of FOMO

Tylenol's main ingredient may dull positive emotions

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Putting up Christmas decorations early can make you happier, psychologist says

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Penn reveals steps to improve campus mental health services

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Is the desire for happiness making us miserable?

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Crazy-early Christmas music can be mentally damaging, psychologist says

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Study links depression to shorter lifespan

Rutgers study suggests health benefits of dreaming in your sleep

Penn experiments discover brain region key to driving behavioral change

Smartphone apps could improve depression symptoms, researchers say

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For mother of adult addict, a life dragged down by drugs

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

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Study: Vegans and vegetarians may be more prone to depression

Google's latest tool will help users screen themselves for depression

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

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

Obesity and depression are entwined, yet scientists don’t know why

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

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Study: Instagram photos can reveal signs of depression

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