71% of Parents Report Last Year Was Tough for Kids
For children, heading back to school can be fraught with emotions, both positive and negative. A new national survey indicates what parents perceive are the
Extreme Heat Takes a Toll on Mental Health
As temperatures soar across the United States, the news offers daily reminders that extreme heat can be physically dangerous, especially to vulnerable members of the
Reading for Pleasure in Childhood Linked to Better Adolescent Mental Health
Great focus and attention is placed on teaching children to read, a key academic and life skill. But teaching children to love to read, and
Need to Focus? Try “Green” Exercise
Need to clear your mind? Sharpen your attention? Take a 15-minute walk in a park, The Washington Post reports. All exercise is good for your mental
Should Exercise Be Prescribed for Depression?
Something is better than nothing. When it comes to exercise and depression, that is good news indeed. The largest study to date of exercise as “medicine”
New Drug Shows Promise for Cannabis Addiction
Just as alcohol is legal in America with age restrictions, cannabis is now legal in a majority of states. And just like alcohol can cause
Long COVID Affects Your Mental Health, Too
For most people, it feels as though the COVID pandemic is behind us. That’s not true about 1 in 10 people who’ve contracted COVID and
Task Force Recommends Expanded Anxiety Screenings
When you next go in for a routine checkup, your primary care doctor may ask you about feelings of anxiety, if an influential health panel
More Kids Experiencing Anxiety, Fewer Getting Proper Help
More young people are experiencing anxiety, recent research shows, but fewer are getting the help they need, CNN reports. A new study published in the American Academy
Good Posture Affects Mental Health?
How many times did our parents remind us to “stand up straight?” Turns out, when it comes to good posture, more than good manners are