Smyrna leaders hold training to help parents detect violent tendencies in children
Smyrna city leaders are hosting forums to tackle youth violence by educating adults on signs of aggression and giving out resources for crisis prevention with police and social workers.
Loneliness linked to increased risk of dementia, cognitive decline: study
A new study shows loneliness increases the risk for dementia and cognitive impairment.
14-year-old dies by suicide after Santa Clara schoolmates bully him about being homeless: father
A South Bay father said his teenage son took his own life after being bullied by other students at the high school they attended because he was homeless.
American drivers feeling more frustration on the road, new survey reveals
A recent survey by Hankook Tires reveals that American drivers are feeling more frustration on the road than in past years.
Your candidate lost? Here’s how to cope with post-election stress
With emotions running high, here are expert-backed tips to help you cope if the election results aren’t what you hoped, including managing stress, finding support, and staying grounded.
5 tips to ease Election Day anxiety
Anxious much? A Kaiser psychologist offers some Election Day tips on how to relieve some of that Election Day tension.
Half of US teens spend over 4 hours daily on screens, CDC study finds
A new CDC study reveals that half of American teens spend four or more hours each day on screens, with links to increased rates of anxiety and depression.
Americans are anxious, frustrated about 2024 presidential race, poll finds
A new poll found that about 7 in 10 Americans are feeling anxious or frustrated about the 2024 presidential campaign.
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.
Construction industry CEOs join together to combat high rates of suicide among profession
Construction workers are dying by suicide at an alarming rate, and now companies and associations are joining forces to find solutions and provide resources.
New Jersey medical students offer haircuts and grooming services to patients: ‘Sense of humanity’
Bergen Barbers, a program led by Rutgers New Jersey Medical School students, provides haircutting, shaving and detangling services for hospitalized patients in a local hospital.
Family of veteran killed at Atlanta VA hospital reacts to body cam video
John Smith was experiencing a mental health crisis at the Atlanta VA Medical Center in Decatur, and was armed with a knife, when an officer shot him in January.
DA finds officer justified in fatal shooting of veteran at Atlanta VA hospital
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston has announced her decision not to charge the officer involved in the Jan. 29 fatal shooting of John Robert Smith Jr., 58, at the Atlanta VA Medical Center on Clairmont Road.
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.
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.”
Apalachee school shooting: Gwinnett County advocates for early mental health intervention
Advocates, law enforcement and local officials in Gwinnett County held a town hall to show people experiencing mental health crises that there is help.
Apalachee High shooting's ripple effect on students' mental health
The deadly mass shooting at Apalachee High School could have a deep impact on students’ mental health both inside and outside the Barrow County community.