People more unhappy, stressed out than ever worldwide, poll finds
A new poll reflects that stress and worry for people reached a higher rate in 2021 compared to the emotions most felt at the start of the pandemic.
Latin dance can help improve your memory as you age, study suggests
All 333 participants were of Latinx descent because, according to researchers, Latinos have a higher risk of developing cognitive disabilities such as Alzheimer’s.
Naked man in Buckhead inspires police 'strike team' for homeless situations
Mothers snapped photos of the naked individual and sent them to their representative with the Atlanta City Council.
Americans feeling the stress from inflation
Ask pretty much anyone how they feel about rising gas and food prices, and they won’t have nice things to say. Fox 9 asked a local financial expert and a local psychologist their best tips to relieve the current financial stress and make their dollars stretch further.
Kids who play team sports are less likely to have mental health issues, study suggests
“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.
Luxury hat brand hosts mental health panel in Atlanta with celebrity guests
A panel to discuss mental health topics will feature several celebrity guests.
Mother charged with child cruelty for dragging toddler through Atlanta's airport
Police charged the mother with child cruelty. But there was quite a bit more behind the bizarre episode.
How to talk to children about the massacre inside Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas
Dr. Terescah Lemon, a licensed professional counselor and a therapist for one of metro Atlanta's largest school districts, suggests parents have age appropriate conversations when they discuss the crime.
GBI investigates third inmate death reported at Cobb County Jail in weeks
Officials with the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office said the woman, Nicole Smith, was rushed to a local hospital after she was found unresponsive in her cell.
Having more than 1 child can harm your mental health, study says
Researchers who gauged "parental burnout" in dozens of countries around the world found American moms and dads were among those feeling most exhausted.
Public safety consultant explains Buffalo mass shooting
Adults need to monitor how much young loved-ones are seeing and hearing about the recent mass shooting and hate crime in Buffalo, New York, a public safety consultant says.
Summer screen time for kids: How much is too much, tips for setting limits
Here are recommended screen time limits for kids, by age, and why parents’ own screen time use can play a part.
Most Americans feel short mental health breaks boost their well-being, survey finds
The study revealed that most moms struggle with their mental and emotional health and can't prioritize it because of their dual responsibilities of juggling their jobs and caring for others at home.
Ulta pulls Kate Spade e-mail ad after complaints it referenced designer’s suicide
“We apologize to the Spade family,” the company responded in a statement.
James Madison University cancels softball season following player's death
The remainder of the season for the James Madison University softball team was canceled, the school announced Monday, following the death of star player Lauren Bernett.
Naomi Judd, gone at 76, wrote about her mental illness in recent book
Grammy award-winning singer — the 'mom' half of The Judds singing duo — shared her struggle with depression
Stressed out: 4 in 10 women have reached their ‘breaking point,’ survey says
A new online poll says four in 10 women have reached what’s known as a "breaking point," or the point when life stressors become too much and cause a physical, mental or emotional breakdown.
Teen girls who visited ER with eating disorders doubled during pandemic, CDC says
The number of teen girls who visited U.S. emergency rooms for eating disorders doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic, and visits for tic disorders tripled, the CDC said.
‘Magic’ mushroom ingredient could help with depression, study finds
A group of researchers believes psilocybin has great potential in treating people suffering from depression and anxiety.
Kemp signs sweeping mental health bill into law
The bill requires publicly funded insurance programs to spend more on patient care and authorizes loan forgiveness for people studying to become mental health professionals.