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Grief has been poetically described as ‘love wearing a heavy coat’, yet the reality of losing a loved one can be excruciating beyond what words alone can describe.
A psychiatrist explains why colleagues routinely absorb the emotional burden of treating trauma, depression and suicide but often delay seeking help because of stigma, burnout and a medical culture ...
On a recent July morning, a defendant appeared in a New York courtroom in a loose-fitting white dress shirt, his wrists handcuffed at his back. “The DA ’s fed up, they say you ...
Depression anhedonia symptoms cause people to slowly stop caring about nine things they once genuinely loved. The post 9 Things People Quietly Stop Caring About When Depression Sets In appeared first ...
Supports for women fall away dramatically after giving birth – we want to know what impact this is having ...
The definition of autism may have become so broad that it risks confusion and even misdiagnosis, according to a new editorial by UCL professor Dame Uta Frith, whose pioneering research in the 1960s and '70s laid the…
Millions worldwide are turning to yoga for its proven physical and mental health benefits. With over 300 million practitioners globally, yoga helps reduce stress, lower cholesterol, and manage anxiety ...
Have you ever heard the phrase "you only use 10% of your brain"? In reality, there is no way to measure consciousness in percentage terms—partly because the brain has no static baseline.
The use of dating apps and pornography websites has grown rapidly in recent years, supporting what may develop into a form of addiction—while potentially undermining traditional beliefs in romance and 'true' love. To…
My mind is shattered from this new therapy My raging backlash is like lightning discharging What hasn’t happened: getting my old self back What really matters is my spirit stays intact I’ve gotten very close to fully…
Arbor Health in East Lewis County has announced a new partnership with South Sound Behavioral Hospital (SSBH), which expands access to behavioral and mental health services for patients in the ...
A new study has found that excessive screen time is associated with poorer skin-related quality of life, lower self-esteem, greater body dissatisfaction and higher anxiety among adolescents with ...
When tweens and young adolescents bring or pour drinks for adults, they may perceive that their parents approve of underage drinking, increasing the risk of early drinking initiation and later harmful alcohol use…
A new resource is available around the clock in Summit County for anyone who needs immediate help.
A new treatment designed to improve emotional regulation in people with alcohol use disorder may help them drink less often. In a study of people receiving cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for alcohol use disorder…
Author Sandra Feder told Newsweek she intentionally wanted to portray that there is no single type of loneliness affecting children today.
Through education, counseling, advocacy, and grassroots initiatives, she has become one of the voices promoting a more holistic approach to maternal healthcare ...
NBA star forward Kevin Love recently opened up about mental health, particularly on how symptoms of depression often go unnoticed.
Suicide rates in the U.S. have been rising at an alarming rate over the past few decades, with rates among veterans 1.5 times higher than those of the general public, USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work's study…
The global mental health crisis represents one of the most pressing, yet consistently overlooked, public health challenges of the modern era. Worldwide, over one billion people live with a mental ...
What enables us to sustain effort toward goals, even when the task becomes increasingly difficult? A recent study by researchers at Nagoya University in Japan revealed the underlying brain mechanism, showing that orexin…
About 80-percent of mothers experience a condition called the *baby blues.* The symptoms are often mild --- and usually resolve in a week or two without treatment. More serious is post-partum ...
Springfield police are asking for the public's help in locating a woman who is believed to be experiencing a mental health crisis.
Nevada is directing more than $50 million toward rural healthcare, with a focus on recruiting and retaining doctors, nurses, and other providers in small communities across the state.
Children's Health is expanding pediatric behavioral health services in Plano with the addition of four specialized outpatient programs at Children's Medical Center Plano, increasing access to mental ...
A recent study has observed that teenagers who face skin conditions and spend more time scrolling on social media may develop poor body image issues.
There's "incredible disappointment" among community mental health providers that a promise of multi-year contracts is yet to be honoured, an industry representative says.
Is your sleep tracker making you anxious about sleep? Experts explain orthosomnia, tracker accuracy and how to break the cycle.
Many people wait until they're in the midst of a mental health crisis before they seek help. Dr. Sabrina shares advice and tips on how we can take action before we are burned out.
In today's mental health minute, Kingsview Behavioral Health CEO Amanda Divine joins us to explain why parents might want to encourage balance rather than eliminate use altogether.
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