Kids who consume energy drinks are more prone to mental health disorders, study finds
Energy drinks could pose a risk to young brains, according to new research.
Energy drinks could pose a risk to young brains, according to new research.
Elmo bombarded with existential dread after checking in with the world
"How is everybody doing?" Elmo asked his followers on X, formerly Twitter.
"How is everybody doing?" Elmo asked his followers on X, formerly Twitter.
Texas mental health crisis: Parents and professionals say the state is failing children
Texas ranks last in the nation for access to mental healthcare. Where can families turn for help? FOX 7's Leslie Rangel investigates.
Texas ranks last in the nation for access to mental healthcare. Where can families turn for help? FOX 7's Leslie Rangel investigates.
Dementia among younger people is linked to 15 factors, major study reveals
Early-onset dementia has been on the rise in recent years, and a new study suggests there are a wide range of risk factors — some genetic, and some controlled through lifestyle changes.
Early-onset dementia has been on the rise in recent years, and a new study suggests there are a wide range of risk factors — some genetic, and some controlled through lifestyle changes.
Meta to shield teens on Instagram, Facebook from self-harm, eating disorders content
Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders.
Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders.
Specific ideas and ways to change your life in 2024
New year’s resolutions get a bad rap. Here are some specific, small things you could start doing that are sure to bring big changes ahead.
New year’s resolutions get a bad rap. Here are some specific, small things you could start doing that are sure to bring big changes ahead.
Suicide deaths reached a record high in 2022: Here's why rates are higher in men
Women are twice as likely as men to experience major depression, but only a fourth as likely as men to die by suicide.
Women are twice as likely as men to experience major depression, but only a fourth as likely as men to die by suicide.
Mother of 2 dies after drinking too much water while medical staff was distracted by phones, inquest finds
Michelle Whitehead, 45, had been admitted to a British medical center in 2021 for a mental breakdown.
Michelle Whitehead, 45, had been admitted to a British medical center in 2021 for a mental breakdown.
How to handle combative relatives during the holidays: 'Welcome to attend,' with conditions
They say this is the most wonderful time of the year — and quite possibly, it could be. That is, except if you anticipate having combative relatives in your home during the holidays.
They say this is the most wonderful time of the year — and quite possibly, it could be. That is, except if you anticipate having combative relatives in your home during the holidays.
Here's how much money you need to be happy, according to 2023 survey
A recent survey asked the age-old question: can money buy happiness? More than half said yes, and here's the price tag for the average American.
A recent survey asked the age-old question: can money buy happiness? More than half said yes, and here's the price tag for the average American.
Rosalynn Carter remembered as champion for mental health advocacy
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter spent five decades of championing the education, understanding, and normalizing of mental health and substance abuse treatment.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter spent five decades of championing the education, understanding, and normalizing of mental health and substance abuse treatment.
Anger can motivate people to achieve their goals, new study suggests: 'Sharpened focus'
Looking to get stuff done? Being angry might help, according to a new study from the American Psychological Association.
Looking to get stuff done? Being angry might help, according to a new study from the American Psychological Association.
FTC plans to hire child psychologists to help regulate internet use for kids, teens
The Federal Trade Commission plans to hire child psychologists who can guide the organization's work to keep young Americans safe while using the internet.
The Federal Trade Commission plans to hire child psychologists who can guide the organization's work to keep young Americans safe while using the internet.
University of Utah gymnast retires amid alleged 'verbal and emotional abuse' from coach
A member of the University of Utah women's gymnastics team announced her retirement from the sport and withdrawal from the school on Friday.
A member of the University of Utah women's gymnastics team announced her retirement from the sport and withdrawal from the school on Friday.
First signs of gloomy winter weather can trigger seasonal depression, seasonal affective disorder
Treatment methods for season depression include light boxes, sitting in sunlight when possible and getting physical activity.
Treatment methods for season depression include light boxes, sitting in sunlight when possible and getting physical activity.
Here are the best and worst US states for mental health, as revealed in new report
Where you live could have a lot to do with how you feel, according to a recent study.
Where you live could have a lot to do with how you feel, according to a recent study.
The most common phobias in each US state, according to search trends
“A fear of people" – or anthropophobia – was most commonly searched in populous states like California and New York, the report said.
“A fear of people" – or anthropophobia – was most commonly searched in populous states like California and New York, the report said.
Yelling at kids could cause long-term harm to their psyches, study finds
Experts call for childhood verbal abuse (CVA) to be formally recognized as a form of emotional abuse.
Experts call for childhood verbal abuse (CVA) to be formally recognized as a form of emotional abuse.
California’s new mental health court rolls out to high expectations and uncertainty
An alternative mental health court program designed to fast-track people with untreated schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders into housing and medical care — potentially without their consent — kicked off in seven California counties, including San Francisco, on Monday.
An alternative mental health court program designed to fast-track people with untreated schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders into housing and medical care — potentially without their consent — kicked off in seven California counties, including San Francisco, on Monday.
Depression identified as 'contributing cause' of type 2 diabetes risk, study finds
Researchers revealed for the first time a 'cause-and-effect relationship' between the two conditions.
Researchers revealed for the first time a 'cause-and-effect relationship' between the two conditions.