Philadelphia is one of the most stressed cities in America, study finds
A new study conducted by WalletHub revealed that Philadelphia is one of the most stressed cities in the country. The study also includes a ranking for Wilmington, Delaware and two cities in northern New Jersey.
Kids who play team sports are less likely to have mental health issues, study suggests
“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.
Hope for Hallie Color Run in Delaware County raises mental health awareness
Mental Health Awareness Month in Delaware County was colorfully observed as the inaugural Hope for Hallie Color Run took place in Swarthmore.
Hope for Hallie Color Run in Delaware County raises mental health awareness
Mental Health Awareness Month in Delaware County was colorfully observed as the Hope for Hallie Color Run took place in Swarthmore.
Local K9 crisis team helps comfort Buffalo community shaken by supermarket shooting
A very special group of volunteers just got back to South Jersey after helping those deeply impacted in Buffalo.
Here’s why doctors across the US are prescribing a day in nature for good health
On an intuitive level, connecting with nature makes sense. Humans evolved in an open, natural environment and removing us from this environment could have a negative effect on our health. But what does the research say?
Most Americans feel short mental health breaks boost their well-being, survey finds
The study revealed that most moms struggle with their mental and emotional health and can't prioritize it because of their dual responsibilities of juggling their jobs and caring for others at home.
Ulta pulls Kate Spade e-mail ad after complaints it referenced designer’s suicide
“We apologize to the Spade family,” the company responded in a statement.
Naomi Judd, gone at 76, wrote about her mental illness in recent book
Grammy award-winning singer — the 'mom' half of The Judds singing duo — shared her struggle with depression
Stressed out: 4 in 10 women have reached their ‘breaking point,’ survey says
A new online poll says four in 10 women have reached what’s known as a "breaking point," or the point when life stressors become too much and cause a physical, mental or emotional breakdown.
Teen girls who visited ER with eating disorders doubled during pandemic, CDC says
The number of teen girls who visited U.S. emergency rooms for eating disorders doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic, and visits for tic disorders tripled, the CDC said.
Children should be screened for anxiety starting when they’re 8-years-old, experts say
Dr. George James discusses anxiety in children and shares tips on how parents may be impacting them.
‘Magic’ mushroom ingredient could help with depression, study finds
A group of researchers believes psilocybin has great potential in treating people suffering from depression and anxiety.
'Life-saving tool': Delco officials champion Safe2Say app as way to help students cope with stress
A tool to help schools fight some of their biggest mental health hurdles is working and it’s getting kids the help they need every day.
Nurse to run Boston Marathon in scrubs to raise money for mental health resources for nurses
A Philadelphia nurse plans to run the Boston Marathon in her scrubs to raise awareness and money to support the mental wellbeing of pandemic-weary nurses.
US teachers being trained in mental health to help students in turmoil
The California Department of Education funds a program for mental health training for teachers for any school district requesting it. Experts warn of a mental health crisis facing children.
Social media use linked to small decrease in teens’ life satisfaction 1 year later, study finds
Researchers found “windows of sensitivity” — or the apparent link between social media and life satisfaction — happen more substantially at certain ages.
High school launches ‘calm room’ to help students’ mental health
Rather than sending students home for headaches and other ailments, the school gave stressed students a 20-to-30-minute break, and they were able to return to class.
The Healing: Black men yoga takes shape to combat mental health
Tristan Lewis and Andrew Smith started The Healing, a nonprofit aiming to promote mental health and wellness among Black men.
‘Black Minds Matter’: Focusing on mental health and African Americans in February
This year’s theme for Black History Month, “Black Health and Wellness,” is more important than ever during the pandemic, but many advocates say it’s also meant to call attention to the growing mental health issues many Black Americans face.