Problem gambling grows along with revenue, study finds
With online gambling expanding across the U.S., new research reveals increasing gambling problems, sparking concerns for financial and mental health impacts.
With online gambling expanding across the U.S., new research reveals increasing gambling problems, sparking concerns for financial and mental health impacts.
1 in 4 adults thinks they have undiagnosed ADHD, survey finds
ADHD is a developmental disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention and/or hyperactivity and impulsivity. But symptoms can change as a person gets older, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.
ADHD is a developmental disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention and/or hyperactivity and impulsivity. But symptoms can change as a person gets older, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.
One Direction’s Liam Payne joins long list of musicians who died young amid addiction battles
Payne had been open about his addiction and mental health issues in previous interviews.
Payne had been open about his addiction and mental health issues in previous interviews.
Election stress disorder is real. Here's how to cope with 3 weeks to go
With less than three weeks until Election Day, the Kamala Harris-Donald Trump news blitz can be a lot to handle. Here’s how experts say you can counter election anxiety.
With less than three weeks until Election Day, the Kamala Harris-Donald Trump news blitz can be a lot to handle. Here’s how experts say you can counter election anxiety.
Can video games improve your sleep? Here's what the research shows
A study explores the effects of video games on adult sleep. It reveals that casual gaming may improve sleep quality, while excessive gaming and certain game types can disrupt sleep.
A study explores the effects of video games on adult sleep. It reveals that casual gaming may improve sleep quality, while excessive gaming and certain game types can disrupt sleep.
Doomscrolling costs us 3 days a month, survey finds
The average American spends six hours consuming some type of media every day, and there’s a correlation between excessive media scrolling and “very poor” mental health, a new survey reveals.
The average American spends six hours consuming some type of media every day, and there’s a correlation between excessive media scrolling and “very poor” mental health, a new survey reveals.
83% of Gen Z say they have an unhealthy relationship with their phone, data shows
The BePresent 2024 report reveals that 83% of Gen Z believe they have an unhealthy relationship with their phones, leading to significant mental health impacts, including sleep loss and anxiety.
The BePresent 2024 report reveals that 83% of Gen Z believe they have an unhealthy relationship with their phones, leading to significant mental health impacts, including sleep loss and anxiety.
US suicides remain at highest level in nation’s history
A new report from the CDC reveals that more than 49,000 suicides were reported in 2023, which remain at the highest level in U.S. history.
A new report from the CDC reveals that more than 49,000 suicides were reported in 2023, which remain at the highest level in U.S. history.
Here's what worried parents are doing to help make sure their kids have friends
A new survey revealed that nearly 20% of parents said their child did not have enough friends.
A new survey revealed that nearly 20% of parents said their child did not have enough friends.
Instagram teen accounts roll out this month. Here’s what to know
Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”
Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”
Jon Bon Jovi saves woman from jumping off Nashville bridge
In Nashville, Tennessee, police are praising Jon Bon Jovi for his role in rescuing a woman who was about to jump off the Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge in an attempted suicide.
In Nashville, Tennessee, police are praising Jon Bon Jovi for his role in rescuing a woman who was about to jump off the Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge in an attempted suicide.
US surgeon general names parent stress an 'urgent public health issue'
In a survey, nearly half of parents said their stress was "completely overwhelming" on most days, according to the advisory.
In a survey, nearly half of parents said their stress was "completely overwhelming" on most days, according to the advisory.
Sadness, hopelessness in teens may be improving, CDC finds
New data released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlighted improvements in mental health among some U.S. teens.
New data released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlighted improvements in mental health among some U.S. teens.
Army officer crowned Miss USA after pageant's year of controversy
Alma Cooper is the newly crowned Miss USA winner after the organization dealt with the resignation of last year’s pageant winner.
Alma Cooper is the newly crowned Miss USA winner after the organization dealt with the resignation of last year’s pageant winner.
‘Heartbreaking’ hoarding disorder rises as America ages, according to new Senate report
The new report details the effects caused by hoarding disorder, which affects as many as 14 million Americans.
The new report details the effects caused by hoarding disorder, which affects as many as 14 million Americans.
More American soldiers are dying by suicide than combat
More U.S. soldiers are dying of suicide than any other reason, according to an analysis shared recently by health officials with the Department of Defense.
More U.S. soldiers are dying of suicide than any other reason, according to an analysis shared recently by health officials with the Department of Defense.
US surgeon general calls for tobacco-style warning label on social media platforms
Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.
Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.
FDA advisers reject MDMA therapy to treat PTSD
FDA advisers raised concerns about clinical trials and questioned study data and potential safety risks of MDMA, including heart problems.
FDA advisers raised concerns about clinical trials and questioned study data and potential safety risks of MDMA, including heart problems.
ADHD diagnosed in about 1 in 9 US children, CDC says
ADHD symptoms include difficulty staying focused, excessive fidgeting, acting without thinking and difficulty with self-control.
ADHD symptoms include difficulty staying focused, excessive fidgeting, acting without thinking and difficulty with self-control.
Some teen girls using smartphone up to 6 hours per day, study finds
Researchers found that 17% of the teen girls surveyed are potentially addicted to social media, and more than a third have potential anxiety disorders.
Researchers found that 17% of the teen girls surveyed are potentially addicted to social media, and more than a third have potential anxiety disorders.