Forcing a smile might put you in a better mood, research suggests
The new research, led by a scientist at Stanford, may tell us “something fundamentally important” about how human emotions work.
Seeing, listening to birds can improve mental health, study finds
In addition to helping people, scientists say they are also advocating for the protection of the environment and wildlife.
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta tackles mental health crisis
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is tackling the mental health crisis in kids in an extraordinary way. They will soon be opening a behavioral and mental health pediatric center.
Clocking in more hours at a stressful job raises risk of depression, study finds
Researchers from the University of Michigan collected data from first-year medical residents and discovered that those who worked longer hours had three times the risk for depression.
Study: Pandemic may have altered personality, making young adults more neurotic, less agreeable
The research found that the pandemic made U.S. adults under 30 "moodier and more prone to stress, less cooperative and trusting, and less restrained and responsible."
Georgia woman finds breakthrough for crippling depression, anxiety
Linda Evers, 64, says her life veered off track after a serious fall in 2017 left her with crippling anxiety and depression. She stopped driving, started using a walker and stopped going out in public, leaving her sad and isolated. But, the Dallas, Georgia, woman says she found help from TMS, or transcranial magnetic stimulation.
New 988 lifeline offers mental health support to those in crisis
In the 3 months since the new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline launched in Georgia, organizers have seen a small uptick in calls from rural areas, men and younger adults.
Families who eat meals together are often less stressed, survey finds
Overall, the respondents of the American Heart Association survey reported eating alone about half of the time due to difficulties aligning schedules.
How petting dogs could improve your attention span and motivation
Researchers concluded that the brain stimulation felt by regularly petting a dog could translate to improved cognitive function down the road.
Antidepressant use during pregnancy not linked to ADHD, autism: study
Doctors say untreated mental illness is more dangerous for a developing fetus than the medications used to treat it.
Loneliness and unhappiness can age us faster than smoking: New study
Loneliness may make our biological clock tick faster.
There's a reason you are not getting the best sleep
When it comes to sleeping, Dr. Chantale Branson, Assistant Professor of Neurology Morehouse School of Medicine, says we need to get on a routine, where we go to bed at the same time -- and get up at the same time.
Veteran suicide numbers are higher than VA reported, more than double federal figures, study shows
A new report found that Coast Guard veterans were at the greatest risk for suicide.
Study: Only eating during day may help improve mental health in night shift workers
It’s estimated that about 20% of the workforce is made up of shift workers, who are more at risk of having depression and anxiety, researchers said.
Braves pitcher Tyler Matzek talks about overcoming anxiety that nearly ended his career
Braves pitcher Tyler Matzek spent 5 years battling the yips, which caused his wrist and arm to lock up on him. Now, the 31-year-old is sharing how he overcame anxiety to get back on the mound.
US to award $35M in grants to tribes for 988 mental health crisis line
The 988 hotline, which went live in July, was designed to be an easy number to remember, similar to 911.
Survey: Nearly half of Americans admit talking to their plants, and it might make them happier
About 62% of respondents said talking to their plants helps their own mental health and 65% said they believe it helps the plants grow.
Uvalde children grapple with trauma after school massacre
As students get ready to return to school in Uvalde on Tuesday for the first time since the massacre at Robb Elementary, PTSD symptoms are starting to show.
Luke Bell's family says the singer struggled with mental illness before his death at 32: 'We are heartbroken'
'Unfortunately Luke suffered from the disease of mental illness, which progressed after his father's death in 2015,' the family wrote in a statement.
Tigers' Austin Meadows reveals mental health struggles, encourages others 'to reach out'
Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows revealed on Friday he has been dealing with mental health issues along with physical ailments and will not play again this season.