Mental Health

Anxiety Screenings Children

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

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

New Jersey bill would keep people with mental illnesses out of court system

N.J. assembly chambers

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

Common steroid treatments for asthma, allergies may cause cognitive decline, study finds

Glucocorticoids Brain Decline

How easy access to guns at home contributes to America's youth suicide problem

Gun youth suicide

Former St. Joe's star Delonte West shown panhandling in viral videos

Biden's COVID-19 diagnosis led to cancellation of Pennsylvania trip

Philadelphia expands grief counseling program for children of overdose victims

Philly Bereavement Counseling

CHOP develops ADHD diagnostic tool that distinguishes the disorder from related conditions

CHOP ADHD Study

Need motivation to exercise? Listening to music can be a difference maker

Music Workout Performance

New suicide prevention 'lifeline' aims to increase access to mental health professionals

Lifeline 988

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

mental health checklist

Rutgers medical students to study 'Stranger Things' as metaphor for mental illness

Stranger Things 4 Rutgers

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

Male postpartum depression

Struggling with FOMO? Muting your smartphone may make it worse

FOMO smartphone addiction

Gun reform bill supported by two Pa. Republicans — Sen. Toomey and Rep. Fitzpatrick

When texts suddenly stop: Why people ghost on social media

Ghosting text

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

For those grieving on Father's Day, N.J. woman's online boutique and podcast offer healing tools

Gianna DeMedio Main

Feeling anxious about returning to the office? There are ways to smooth the transition

Back to office anxiety

People with inflammatory bowel disease are at higher risk of depression – and so are their siblings

IBD Depression Siblings

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

Cell phone

Children's Health

The lasting consequences of school shootings on the students who survive them

Even a short break from social media can improve your mental health

Social media mental health

Chronic stress can often lead to burnout, but there are effective ways to manage it

Burnout and your health

How do smartphones impact mental health? Google asks Android users to help it find out

Runner treks 370 miles across Pennsylvania to raise money for LGBTQ+ youth mental health

Trevor Project Runner

Parents play an important role in teaching children how to manage anxiety

Child experiencing anxiety

Staring at an image of yourself on Zoom has serious consequences for mental health – especially for women

Woman Zoom call

People may sleep less as they age, but they still need 7 hours each night, scientists say

Sleep Older Adults

How to protect your family from horrific news images – and still stay informed

Even half the recommended amount of exercise can help beat depression

Exercise Depression Risk

Mental illnesses may increase risk for COVID-19 breakthrough cases, study finds

mental health breakthrough covid

Dressing well can inspire confidence, but there can be barriers to finding the 'perfect style'

Clothing Mental Health

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