MENTAL HEALTH 18 hours ago Suicide prevention month: How to overcome suicidal thoughts or assist someone else Suicide rates have increased, making it important to know the warning signs and provide support for those who may be mentally struggling. If you're struggling yourself, here's what to do.
LIFESTYLE 4 days ago Young woman is talked out of suicide by a passerby, an off-duty paramedic: 'Are you OK?' A young woman — a mom of two kids — was about to commit suicide when a bystander asked if she was OK. The young woman was talked off the bridge and expressed gratitude for the act of kindness.
HEALTH 5 days ago Depression risk spikes for those who eat these unhealthy foods, study finds: ‘Not a coincidence’ A new study published in the journal JAMA Open Network found that eating “ultraprocessed" foods can contribute to a higher risk of depression. Nutritionists weighed in on these findings.
DIABETES 6 days ago Depression identified as 'contributing cause' of type 2 diabetes risk, says new study: 'Important' findings New research reveals that people with a history of depression are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Emergency medicine physician Dr. Joe Whittington weighed in on the findings.
HEALTH September 24 Men's heart disease risk doubles with these types of job strain, says new study Men who experience job strain — and who put in high effort for little reward — have twice the risk of heart disease compared to those who do not have those stressors, per a new study.
MENTAL HEALTH September 18 Can magnesium and vitamin D3 curb anxiety? Mental health experts weigh in on a viral TikTok claim A viral TikTok trend is claiming the use of magnesium and D3 supplements can help ease anxiety. Mental health experts Drs. Chris Palmer and Mary Alvord discuss the hack's validity.
HEALTH September 15 7 healthy lifestyle changes that could help reduce risk of depression, says study: ‘Enormous benefits’ There are some healthy things people can do to reduce their risk of depression, as revealed in a new study published in the journal Nature Mental Health. Here are the seven steps.
Massachusetts September 15 Lindsay Clancy, who allegedly heard voices before killing children, indicted as defense blames medical system Lindsay Clancy, who allegedly killed her three young children and attempted suicide, was indicted, despite concerns that she suffered from postpartum depression.
VIDEO September 9 Veterans who seek mental health help have ‘strength’: Ret. Sgt. Maj. Carlton Kent Retired Sergeant Maj. Carlton Kent discusses the Semper Fi & America’s Fund that offers support to veterans as over 65,000 have committed suicide since 2010 and 75% believe seeking mental health help is a sign of ‘weakness.’
LIFESTYLE September 9 As 9/11 nears, embrace grief to honor loved ones, experts suggest: ‘Grief connects us with all of humanity’ As the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks approaches, mental health experts share insights and tips for handling grief — and shed new light on the "five stages of grief."
