North Carolina university giving students 'wellness day' to address mental health
“I encourage every student to use this time to rest and to check in with each other during that day,” Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz said in a statement Sunday.
Survey: 42% of working women reported burnout related to job
A new report found 1 in 3 women said they have considered downshifting their careers or leaving the workforce this year, compared to one in four who said the same a few months into the COVID-19 pandemic.
World Suicide Prevention Day 2021: How to help those who are struggling
World Suicide Prevention Day aims to bring awareness about prevention worldwide. Here’s who to help someone who may be struggling.
Study: ‘Reappraisal’ can ease anxiety, depression amid COVID-19 pandemic
A new study suggests people can decrease negative emotions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic if they can adapt to a new perspective.
School District of Philadelphia leaders discuss mental health support for students
Students in Philadelphia are not only dealing with the trauma of the pandemic but also the ongoing gun violence in the city. This fall the School District of Philadelphia will be offering mental health support.
School District of Philadelphia leaders discuss mental health support for students
Kelly Rule sat down with district leaders to discuss the mental health support that many students will need this fall.
'OK not to be OK': Mental health takes top role at Tokyo Olympics
Simone Biles cited mental health struggles for pulling out of Tokyo Olympics gymnastics competitions, highlighting an ongoing discussion in sports.
Youth suicide attempts increased 31% amid COVID-19 pandemic, CDC says
Suicide attempts among adolescents increased 31% amid the COVID-19 pandemic and over 50% of that was among females, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Americans not getting mental health care needed amid pandemic, reports suggest
The ongoing pandemic has made access to mental health services more necessary than ever, though new reports suggest Americans aren’t getting the care they need.
Hope comes from tragedy as Delco parents form foundation to help teens in honor of daughter
In October 2019, a Delaware County teen lost her life to suicide. And, while her parents still search for answers, they share their story in the hope of preventing another loss.
Hope for Hallie Foundation created from tragedy to help teens cope
Chris O'Connell details the parents of Hallie Jackson and the foundation they created to honor her
Mental health experts notice new phenomenon: Anxiety about life after COVID-19
Mental health experts are noticing a new phenomenon: anxiety about life after COVID-19. As restrictions are lifted and activities resume, normal may not feel so "normal" anymore.
Study: 1 in 3 COVID-19 survivors develop mental health problems within 6 months
A new study shows COVID-19 affects the mind and the brain in significant ways after researchers found a third of people who survive the virus develop mental health or brain disorders they never had before.
Researchers develop blood test that could help gauge depression, bipolar disorder
Researchers say they found a way to tell from a person’s blood how severe their depression is, the risk of developing severe depression in the future and the risk of future bipolar disorder.
US suicides fell nearly 6% in 2020, defying COVID-19 pandemic expectations
The number of U.S. suicides fell nearly 6% last year amid the coronavirus pandemic — the largest annual decline in at least four decades, according to preliminary government data.
More than a third of COVID-19 survivors suffer neurological and psychiatric effects, study finds
A new study shows that more than one in three COVID-19 survivors may suffer from longer-term neurological and psychiatric effects from the virus.
Parents of virtual learners say their kids have worse mental health, less time outside, CDC survey finds
One year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools nationwide, a CDC survey released Thursday shows that remote learning has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of both parents and children.
‘It’s an idea whose time has come’: Spain to test out 4-day workweek
A Spanish political party’s proposal for an experimental four-day workweek was accepted by Spain’s government, which is hoping to help the country achieve a better work/life balance.
‘That takes courage’: White House responds to Meghan, Harry interview with Oprah
‘That takes courage’: White House responds to Meghan, Harry interview with Oprah
COVID-19 'fatigue' causing drop in some protective measures, study finds
COVID-19 "fatigue" is having a negative effect on some protective measures that people are taking to guard against the coronavirus -- although mask-wearing is up, according to a new USC survey.