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mental health
Alcohol-Related Deaths in US Nearly Double Over 2 Decades: Study
Young adults were hit the hardest and the Midwest saw the steepest rise, according to researchers.
Mindfulness Therapy Developed for Teens to Address Mental Health Challenges
The new tool offers a family-centered approach to mental health support.
As Marijuana Use Among Teenagers Rises, so Does the Risk of Mental Illness and Psychosis
The notion that marijuana use is benign concerns some experts who see a ’slower acting' problem.
Saving Childhood: A New Movement Helps Parents Protect Young Kids From Smartphones
Hours spent on cell phones deprive children of the fundamental development gained through play and other childhood activities.
Your Brain Is Wired for Honesty—and Lying Taxes You
A doctor’s struggle with migraines led to a surprising remedy: confronting his everyday lies.
Greens Say They Will Tax Corporations to Pay for Free Mental Healthcare
Greens will raise the Medicare rebate to at least $150 per session with a clinical or registered psychologist.
Youth Advocates Push for Algorithm Control for Safer Social Media
Australian youth calls for digital literacy, parental support, algorithm control, and tech accountability, prioritising education over age verification.
Will the World Lock Down Again in the Next Pandemic? Dr. Kevin Bardosh
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Kevin Bardosh. He is a medical anthropologist and the director of Collateral Global, a London-based think tank focused on i
Gratitude: An Alternative Medicine for Anger and Depression
Research shows that a daily gratitude practice can positively affect emotional health and interpersonal relationships.
What Is Eco-Anxiety and Why Is It on the Rise?
Fifty-nine percent of 16- to 25-year-olds said they were ’very or extremely worried' about climate change in one global study of 10,000 people.
University of Sydney Study Finds Depressed Students Twice as Likely to Vape
The researchers called for critical mental health support in tandem with vaping preventing.
How Building Strength Boosts Mental Health
A strong body leads to a strong mind—dumbbells might be the key to mental health.
Classical Music Can ‘Sync’ the Depressed Brain
Listening to classical orchestral music synchronizes the brain’s auditory cortex with its ’rewards circuit,' a promising finding for people with depression.
Organic Farm Offers a Lifeline to America’s Struggling Veterans
The Veterans Healing Farm in North Carolina aims to help former service members find community and peace of mind.
