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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pink noise? Brown noise? Why white noise has colorful competition

White noise is well-known for masking sounds, but pink, brown, and other colored noises are gaining popularity for their potential benefits on sleep, concentration, and relaxation despite limited scientific research.

Cat owners could be at higher risk of schizophrenia, study suggests

Snuggling with a cat seems like a loving and relaxing activity, but a new study implies that it might affect your mental health down the line.

Miss USA Noelia Voigt suddenly resigns title – here’s why

Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt has announced that she is resigning from the title. "I realize this may come as a large shock to many," the 24-year-old wrote.