Calls, texts and chats pouring into new 988 mental health helpline
The 988 mental health helpline has quickly expanded its reach in the six months since it launched — with over 2 million calls, texts and chat messages pouring in.
Study: Children who habitually check social media may experience major brain changes
Researchers said habitual social media checking in teens is impacting their brain development at a time when they're already going through "significant structural and functional reorganization."
TikTok boosts posts about eating disorders, suicide, report says
The findings come from the Center for Countering Digital Hate, which created TikTok accounts for fictitious young people living in the U.S., Britain, Canada and Australia.
Having a strong sense of purpose in life may help you live longer, study suggests
The study found an association across race/ethnicity and gender, but women may benefit slightly more from the health-protective benefits of having a sense of purpose.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson opens up about mental health: ‘You gotta ask for help’
"As guys, we have a tendency to not ask for help. Ego gets in the way, and we start stuffing things deep down in our guts, which is not a good thing," Johnson said.
Utah man jumps into icy river to save woman attempting suicide
“I told her ‘I don’t know who you are, but I’m here and I love you, and I’m going to help you,’” Dane Entze said.
Binge eating disorder looks different in the brains of boys and girls, study finds
The study findings may help future efforts to better understand the origins of eating disorders and how they differ between sexes, researchers said.
Study finds spike in children going to ER with suicidal thoughts — even before pandemic
Before COVID-19 wreaked havoc on mental health, there was already a surge of youth visits to emergency departments for suicidal thoughts between 2016 and 2019, the study says.
Synthetic 'magic mushroom' drug may ease depression in hard-to-treat patients, study says
A single dose of psilocybin, the hallucinogenic compound found in “magic mushrooms,” was found to help some people who previously had gotten little relief from standard antidepressants.
Forcing a smile might put you in a better mood, research suggests
The new research, led by a scientist at Stanford, may tell us “something fundamentally important” about how human emotions work.
Seeing, listening to birds can improve mental health, study finds
In addition to helping people, scientists say they are also advocating for the protection of the environment and wildlife.
Ep. 35 The Pulse with Bill Anderson: Marcus Smith
Former Philadelphia Eagle first round pick Marcus Smith joins Bill Anderson in this episode of The Pulse. Marcus tells Bill why being a first round pick in the NFL did not turn out to be the dream he thought it would be. Marcus is open with Bill about many things including considering taking his own life. Since launching in February of 2022, The Pulse has welcomed names like Marlon and Tito Jackson, Macy Gray, Vivica A. Fox, Jay Mohr, Jerry O’Connell, Star Jones, Mo’Nique, Craig Ferguson, Darryl McDaniels, Iyanla Vanzant, Kyla Pratt, Kenny Lattimore, Bernard Hopkins, Lavar Ball and more. In addition to the Podcast The Pulse airs on TV in Philadelphia every Monday night at 6:30pm on FOX 29 as well as airing every Monday on FOX Soul.
Study: Pandemic may have altered personality, making young adults more neurotic, less agreeable
The research found that the pandemic made U.S. adults under 30 "moodier and more prone to stress, less cooperative and trusting, and less restrained and responsible."
Families who eat meals together are often less stressed, survey finds
Overall, the respondents of the American Heart Association survey reported eating alone about half of the time due to difficulties aligning schedules.
Local nonprofit aims to eradicate the stigma against mental health in the Black community
A local nonprofit organization is working towards eradicating the stigma behind mental health within the Black community by providing people with the resources they need.
How petting dogs could improve your attention span and motivation
Researchers concluded that the brain stimulation felt by regularly petting a dog could translate to improved cognitive function down the road.
Antidepressant use during pregnancy not linked to ADHD, autism: study
Doctors say untreated mental illness is more dangerous for a developing fetus than the medications used to treat it.
Doctor burnout reached 'highest level on record' during COVID, experts want action
After physician burnout spiked during the COVID pandemic, experts see an urgent need to address the issue.
Study: Only eating during day may help improve mental health in night shift workers
It’s estimated that about 20% of the workforce is made up of shift workers, who are more at risk of having depression and anxiety, researchers said.
US to award $35M in grants to tribes for 988 mental health crisis line
The 988 hotline, which went live in July, was designed to be an easy number to remember, similar to 911.