TikTok boosts posts about eating disorders, suicide, report says

The findings come from the Center for Countering Digital Hate, which created TikTok accounts for fictitious young people living in the U.S., Britain, Canada and Australia.

Death of Stephen 'tWitch' Boss sheds lights on Black men and mental health | LiveNOW from FOX
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Stephen "tWitch" Boss died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner. If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The crisis center provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to civilians and veterans. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Or text HOME to 741-741 (Crisis Text Line).

Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, former 'Ellen DeGeneres Show' DJ, dies at 40

"It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us," Boss' wife, Allison Holker, said in a statement.

Homeless Crisis: Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declares state of emergency | LiveNOW from FOX
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Former U.S. Representative Karen Bass was sworn in as the 43rd mayor of Los Angeles. In doing so, she became the first woman and second Black person to lead the city. In her inauguration speech, Bass reiterated her plan to tackle the homeless crisis, one of pillars of her campaign. During her campaign, Bass repeatedly stressed that homelessness and public safety were the two key issues at the top of her agenda as mayor. One of her campaign promises was to house 15,000 people by the end of her first year, as well as build more temporary, affordable, and permanent housing. Her goals also included ending street encampments, reducing homelessness and focusing on mental health and substance abuse services.

Adele says divorce had her in 'like, five therapy sessions a day'

The singer-songwriter opened up to the crowd at her Vegas residency, telling fans she has restarted therapy “to make sure I can give you everything."

Kids facing the trauma of war in Ukraine comforted by dog therapy

Some of the children witnessed how Russian soldiers invaded their hometowns and beat their relatives, while others are related to those on the front lines.

Having a strong sense of purpose in life may help you live longer, study suggests

The study found an association across race/ethnicity and gender, but women may benefit slightly more from the health-protective benefits of having a sense of purpose.

Children 8 and up should be screened for anxiety, US task force says
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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued April 2022 guidance saying every child 8 and older should be screened for anxiety and those 12 and older for depression.

1 person dies by suicide every 40 seconds, WHO says
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The figured were released by the World Health Organization ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day on Sept. 10.

Study: Suicide-related emergency room visits nearly double among children and teens
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Emergency rooms are seeing an alarming increase in child and teen emergency room visits for suicidal thoughts and attempts, a new study from JAMA Pediatrics has found.