ADHD diagnosed in about 1 in 9 US children, CDC says

ADHD symptoms include difficulty staying focused, excessive fidgeting, acting without thinking and difficulty with self-control.

Some teen girls using smartphone up to 6 hours per day, study finds

Researchers found that 17% of the teen girls surveyed are potentially addicted to social media, and more than a third have potential anxiety disorders.

Pink noise? Brown noise? Why white noise has colorful competition

White noise is well-known for masking sounds, but pink, brown, and other colored noises are gaining popularity for their potential benefits on sleep, concentration, and relaxation despite limited scientific research.

Cat owners could be at higher risk of schizophrenia, study suggests

Snuggling with a cat seems like a loving and relaxing activity, but a new study implies that it might affect your mental health down the line.

Miss USA Noelia Voigt suddenly resigns title – here’s why

Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt has announced that she is resigning from the title. "I realize this may come as a large shock to many," the 24-year-old wrote.

81% of millennials say they can't afford a midlife crisis

Are millennials a generation in crisis? A majority said that type of crisis is a luxury they can’t afford.

More parents are feeling lonely, burned out, new survey says

More than half of parents who participated in the survey said they felt isolated and lonely and burned out due to their responsibilities as a parent.

Alcohol-related emergencies on the rise as doctors shed light on connection to stress

April is Alcohol Awareness Month and Stress Awareness Month. The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay and doctors said it's the perfect time to shed light on how these two things can collide.

Study: Anxiety tops mental health concerns for employees

In a recent study, it was discovered that almost 25% of individuals who sought mental health treatment through their employers within the last year identified anxiety as their foremost concern.

Teens turning to TikTok to self-diagnose mental health issues

Young people are turning to social media to research mental health conditions and are self-diagnosing themselves at an increasing rate, a new study found. Here’s what to know.

Study suggests mental health issues in teen boys often go undetected

A recent pediatrics study revealed a sharp decline in antidepressant prescriptions for young men since March 2020, suggesting their mental health issues might be underreported or overlooked.

VA-funded psychedelic therapy trials for PTSD could save lives, veteran organization says

Earlier this month, the Department of Veteran Affairs passed a new budget, which allocates money for psychedelic therapy to treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Florida Center for Nursing starts pilot program aimed at combating burnout

Burnout is real on any job and got worse for nurses during the height of the pandemic years, so a new pilot program from the Florida Center for Nursing hopes to reduce burnout in the nursing workforce.

Officer replaces therapy pig for young boy after tragic animal attack

A Kansas police officer stepped in to replace a therapy pig for a young boy after the original one was attacked by another animal.

Dementia among younger people is linked to 15 factors, major study reveals

Early-onset dementia has been on the rise in recent years, and a new study suggests there are a wide range of risk factors — some genetic, and some controlled through lifestyle changes.