Mental Health

Music Mood Booster

Music can help improve mental health, but the reason for this remains a mystery

'Hurried child syndrome' can lead to anxiety and depression; here's how parents can avoid overextending kids

hurried child syndrome

Traditional views on masculinity are part of the American psyche, but they keep many men from living healthy

Man Shotguns Beer

Light lamps can help combat the winter blues, but choosing an effective one can be tricky

Light Therapy Lamps

Grandchildren help combat loneliness and improve mental health among older adults

Grandparents Loneliness Isolation

Magical thinking is common and often harmless – but it can be problematic, too

Crossing Fingers Superstition

Many men say they're concerned about their health – but they don't act like it

Men's Health Prevention

American voters' tendency to vilify their political opponents is rooted in fear, mental health experts say

evil political opponents

Why letting your mind wander is essential to your well-being – and how to find time to do it

Brain Breaks Wellness

Millions of adults have ADHD — and many more suspect they do, too

undiagnosed adult adhd

NJ attorney general sues TikTok, accusing app of exploiting teens for profit

tiktok lawsuit nj

Two more Philly schools will get CHOP mental health services for students with anxiety, depression and other disorders

CHOP Philly Schools

The 988 suicide lifeline doesn't always connect callers to nearby help — an issue the FCC seeks to change

988 Suicide Lifeline

Decades of national suicide prevention policies haven't slowed the deaths

Suicide Prevention Strategies

Teenagers who are depressed are twice as likely to vape, study shows

Teen Vaping Depression

New mental health walk-in clinics in Philly and Montgomery County aim to reduce demands on hospitals

Mental Health Walk-in Clinic

Parenting has become so stressful that it's now a public health issue, U.S. surgeon general warns

Parenting Surgeon General

Consuming vinegar each day may help your mood, study finds

Vinegar Depression Mood

Scrolling through videos on your phone only makes boredom worse

Phone Scrolling Boredom

ASMR is still an internet sensation, and studies suggest it may help with anxiety

ASMR Anxiety Stress

Anxious over the election? A psychiatrist explains how to channel your fears and break out of tribal thinking

2024 Election Anxiety

FDA's denial of using ecstasy in PTSD treatment means push for therapy may move to states, advocate says

Social media bans could deny teenagers mental health help

Social Media Age Bans

Children's Health

Teen mental health is improving, but there is still progress to be made, CDC report shows

teen mental health cdc

Depression worsens the likelihood of surviving breast cancer, study finds

breast cancer depression

Thinking hard can make your brain hurt – study links mental exertion to stress

Thinking Hard Study

To help parents facing adversity nurture their children, a Delaware prof created a program now used by 10 countries

Mary Dozier Delaware

Montgomery County to open crisis center for people facing mental health and addiction emergencies

Montgomery County Crisis

Living in greener neighborhoods can slow cognitive decline, among other benefits

Green Spaces Dementia

Moving even once during childhood increases risk of being diagnosed with depression, study shows

Moving Mental Health

Beyond PMS: A poorly understood disorder means periods of despair for some women

PMDD Menstruation

Weight gain is a common side effect of antidepressants, but Wellbutrin causes the least, study finds

Antidepressants Side Effects

Parents who want to reduce their kids' screen time should start by reducing theirs, study finds

parents kids screen time

Making art is a uniquely human act, and one that provides a wellspring of health benefits

Art Health Benefits

When the weather gets hot, tempers also tend to flare

Hot Weather Thermometer

Day-to-day loneliness linked to fatigue and headache symptoms, study finds

Loneliness Headaches Fatigue

Delaware County drops plan for mental health facility at former Don Guanella school

Delco Woods Park

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