In wake of deadly Saugus shooting students in Pasadena write words of encouragement on every locker
A day after the deadly school shooting at Saugus High School, students at Pasadena High came together to spread a little bit of kindness and love.
Federal health officials link childhood trauma to adult illness
U.S. health officials estimate that millions of cases of heart disease and other illnesses are linked to abuse and other physical and psychological harm suffered early in life.
Eating dark chocolate may reduce risk of depression, study suggests
With Halloween right around the corner, it's worth noting that some candy may be better for our health — a recent study suggests that eating chocolate, especially dark chocolate, is linked to lower odds of depressive symptoms.
Half of Americans can't start their day 'positively' without this, study claims
In today's world, we know how important it is to keep a positive mindset.
‘I Love You Still’: Woman creates baby memory book to comfort mothers after miscarriage
Author Margaret Scofield created the book after a friend lost her daughter to miscarriage and she struggled to find a gift to honor the baby's memory.
The Peyton Heart Project: Upper Moreland High School student spreads positivity to help others
As the bullying epidemic persists, tragic stories of the consequences are commonplace these days.
Military sees frustrating trend as suicide rate rises
Military suicides have surged to a record high among active duty troops, continuing a deadly trend that Pentagon officials say is frustrating and they are struggling to counter.
1 person dies by suicide every 40 seconds, WHO says — Here’s how to help those who are struggling
One person dies by suicide every 40 seconds, according to figures by the World Health Organization.
Trump considers mental institutions as answer to gun violence
White House staff members are looking for ways to incorporate the president's desire for more institutions into a long list of other measures aimed at reducing gun violence.
Wisconsin school prints suicide crisis hotline on student ID cards
Students at a Wisconsin school will now have a suicide crisis hotline printed on their identification cards.
Miniature horses allowed to fly as service animals, Department of Transportation announces
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced that miniature horses are still officially allowed to fly as service animals in all cabins of commercial planes, in a statement aiming to define the guidelines regarding protections for emotional support and psychiatric service cats, dogs and the tiny equines.
Medical experts: Mental illness not main driver of mass shootings
President Donald Trump's focus on "mentally ill monsters" oversimplifies the role of mental illness in public mass shootings and downplays the ease with which Americans can get firearms, experts said.
Studies show no link between video games and violence, researchers say
Do video games trigger violent behavior? Scientific studies have found no link. But the persistent theory is back in the headlines following the mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday.
'Your life matters': Farm's corn maze raises awareness for suicide prevention
It's an annual tradition at Govin's Farm in Menomonie, Wisconsin: picking a meaningful theme for their corn maze.
Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins tackling mental wellness head on
Brian Dawkins is tackling mental health issues the same aggressive way he took on anyone who dared cross the middle during his Hall of Fame career as a safety for the Philadelphia Eagles and Denver Broncos.