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Survivors and mental health experts share what they know about the long-term impact of school shootings on children

September 7, 2024, CNN
By responding to their mental health needs quickly and early, parents and educators can help survivors of school shootings find stability in their futures.

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White House announces rule that would cut insurance red tape over mental health and substance use disorder care

September 9, 2024, CNn
A new rule says mental health and substance use disorder care on private insurance plans should be covered at the same level as physical health benefits.

Parents nationwide wrestle with fear of school shootings

September 5, 2024, USA TODAY
How to cope with feelings of anxiety, fear, and helplessness, is something every parent approaches differently.

Feeling hot and sweaty can disrupt your sleep

September 5, 2024, Yahoo
There are benefits to sleeping with a cooling blanket.

'Next-level helicopter parents' are tracking college students, stunting their development, say experts

September 3, 2024, Fox News
Parents who are 'helicoptering' over their college-age kids are doing them a 'disservice.'

This metabolic brain boost revives memory in Alzheimer’s mice

September 2, 2024, NPR
An experimental cancer drug appeared to re-energize the brains of mice that had a form of Alzheimer’s — and even restore their ability to learn and remember.

Affirmations can seem cringe. Should you do them anyway?

August 27, 2024, Yahoo News
Affirmations can change our behaviors and feelings because they’re a form of positive reinforcement.

What is ketamine and is it effective?

August 26, 2024, U.S. News & World Report
How ketamine therapy is used to treat depression, what side effects it can have and more.

Adults without college degrees more likely to have no close friends, survey finds

August 25, 2024, NBC News
People without college degrees also reported less participation in social activities like going to parks or restaurants than college-educated adults.

How to cultivate the ‘erotic thread’ that helps you stay connected to your romantic partner

August 25, 2024, CNN
Moments of feeling desired are key to many people’s sexual fantasies, research suggests, and touch can be crucial for couples to maintain a connection.

Cellphone bans in some states' public schools take effect as experts point out pros and cons

August 25, 2024, Fox News
Arizona, California and Virginia are some states taking action on student cellphone use during the school day.

What it’s like to have seasonal depression during summer

August 23, 2024, Today
For some people longer, sunnier days cause summertime SAD and they find themselves hiding and feeling down.

Women's pain and discomfort has a history of being ignored in health care, but it’s starting to change

August 22, 2024, Yahoo News
Women’s pain and discomfort in health care settings has long been ignored and misunderstood largely because women’s bodies and health have been misunderstood.

Several factors may be behind feelings of hypochondria

August 20, 2024, USA TODAY
Excessively or obsessively worrying, especially absent an official diagnosis, can be very disruptive to day-to-day joy and wellbeing.

Students’ back-to-school alarms ring as experts fight for later morning start times

August 15, 2024, The Hill
Scientists and policymakers are battling over the best morning start times for children and how schedules affect their health and learning.

Teen mental health improving, CDC reports. But the kids are far from all right.

August 14, 2024, USA TODAY
Reported rates of kids feeling sad or hopeless remain high, especially teenage girls.

Women who spend time on TikTok feel less satisfied with their bodies

August 7, 2024, NBC News
Study says participants who were exposed to pro-anorexia content felt worse about themselves.

Simone Biles’ winning strategy prioritizes mental health

August 7, 2024, CNN
Biles credited her return to the Olympics this year primarily to being in a good spot mentally because of her commitment to weekly therapy sessions.

Combat brain fatigue

August 5, 2024, CNN
A new study finds that people see a downside to "putting on their thinking cap".

People experiencing colorism say health system fails them

August 1, 2024, CNN
Clinicians from various ethnic groups have recently begun to draw a direct line between colorism and poor health.

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