Mental Health - Page 2

Wake-up call: Landmark social media ruling exposes addictive algorithms as teen survey highlights dangers

A Colorado teen surveyed over 1,000 girls and found strong links social media use and anxiety, depression and sleep deprivation in young girls.

New study reveals most stressed US states, and they aren't where you'd expect

A new WalletHub study ranks Louisiana as the most stressed U.S. state in 2026, citing poverty, limited health care access and high unemployment rates.

Most Americans are doing one nightly activity that's wrecking their sleep, expert says

A sleep expert says 90% of Americans use phones in bed. Blue light exposure and stimulating content can disrupt rest. She shares a simple tip to set healthy boundaries.

Meta vows to 'aggressively' fight after landmark verdicts find tech giant liable for addicting kids

Meta's chief legal officer said the company will aggressively appeal jury verdicts that found the company liable for designing addictive platforms for young users.

Judge lets ex-police officer walk after she denied pointing gun at fellow cop who shot her in home standoff

Kelsey Fitzsimmons, a former North Andover officer, was found not guilty of assault after testifying she was attempting suicide, not shooting at a cop.

'Gas station heroin' banned in another state amid nationwide crackdowns

Connecticut has banned tianeptine, known as "gas station heroin," classifying it as Schedule I as 14 states crack down on the addictive substance.

GREGG JARRETT: Jury blames Meta, Google for teen harm—but appeal could crush case

An L.A. jury awarded $3 million in a child social media addiction case, but Section 230 and First Amendment protections may doom the verdict on appeal.

Stomach issues might have nothing to do with eating habits, scientists reveal why

New study reveals childhood stress may cause lifelong digestive problems. Research shows early trauma disrupts the brain-gut communication, leading to IBS.

Cannabis may backfire for mental health disorders, major study finds

Medicinal cannabinoids show little strong evidence of helping mental health or substance use disorders, University of Sydney researchers concluded in a major review.

Psychedelic retreats explode into hot travel trend as experts say demand is growing

Psychedelic retreats are surging, with football star Aaron Rodgers even crediting ayahuasca for his success and experts noting growing demand for mental health change.