Adderall shortages impacting ADHD patients
Pharmacists are sounding the alarm.
How petting dogs could improve your attention span and motivation
Researchers concluded that the brain stimulation felt by regularly petting a dog could translate to improved cognitive function down the road.
Antidepressant use during pregnancy not linked to ADHD, autism: study
Doctors say untreated mental illness is more dangerous for a developing fetus than the medications used to treat it.
Loneliness and unhappiness can age us faster than smoking: New study
Loneliness may make our biological clock tick faster.
Health panel calls for anxiety screenings for all adults under 65
A panel of medical experts is saying all American adults under the age of 65 should get regular screenings for anxiety, just like high blood pressure and heart disease.
Veteran suicide numbers are higher than VA reported, more than double federal figures, study shows
A new report found that Coast Guard veterans were at the greatest risk for suicide.
Study: Only eating during day may help improve mental health in night shift workers
It’s estimated that about 20% of the workforce is made up of shift workers, who are more at risk of having depression and anxiety, researchers said.
Braves pitcher Tyler Matzek talks about overcoming anxiety that nearly ended his career
Braves pitcher Tyler Matzek spent 5 years battling the yips, which caused his wrist and arm to lock up on him. Now, the 31-year-old is sharing how he overcame anxiety to get back on the mound.
Survey: Nearly half of Americans admit talking to their plants, and it might make them happier
About 62% of respondents said talking to their plants helps their own mental health and 65% said they believe it helps the plants grow.
Luke Bell's family says the singer struggled with mental illness before his death at 32: 'We are heartbroken'
'Unfortunately Luke suffered from the disease of mental illness, which progressed after his father's death in 2015,' the family wrote in a statement.
Tigers' Austin Meadows reveals mental health struggles, encourages others 'to reach out'
Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows revealed on Friday he has been dealing with mental health issues along with physical ailments and will not play again this season.
Auvelity, depression drug from Axsome Therapeutics, gets FDA approval
The biopharmaceutical company expects Auvelity to be commercially available in the U.S. in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Election seasons are stressful; here are ways to cope
With midterms well underway and the next presidential election right around the corner, here are some tips on how to stay sane through election season.
988 hotline to simplify access to emotional distress and suicidal crisis resources
Beginning Saturday July 16th, "988" will be a new number available to callers in the United States who are experiencing suicidal crises or emotional distress. Folks in need of care will be able to call, text or chat the simplified number and get access to trained counselors who are part of the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network.
988 -- Three-digit Suicide Lifeline starts working in US this weekend
Calling 988 will connect people in need to the Suicide Lifeline beginning July 16.
Money is the top cause of anxiety for Americans: Survey
The “Healthy Minds” poll says that money worries, particularly when it comes to inflation, are the nation's #1 source of stress.
Niece Waidhofer, model and social media star, dies by suicide
Niece Waidhofer, a model who had built a huge following on social media, died by suicide in her home in the Houston area.
Kids who play team sports are less likely to have mental health issues, study suggests
“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.
How robots help older New Yorkers fight social isolation
Many older Americans deal with loneliness and social isolation. New York has partnered with a robotics company to place an interactive "robot" named ElliQ in the homes of about 800 senior citizens. So what does ElliQ do?
Having more than 1 child can harm your mental health, study says
Researchers who gauged "parental burnout" in dozens of countries around the world found American moms and dads were among those feeling most exhausted.