Mental Health - Page 389

America's teen anxiety epidemic is heartbreaking. Parents, here's the incredible thing you must do now

A key ingredient in helping our kids overcome their anxiety is facing and working through our own anxiety.

K2 overdose victim warns against potential dangers amid spike in abuse calls

A 26-year-old man who overdosed on synthetic marijuana four years ago is speaking out to warn against the drug amid a rash of K2-related overdose calls in Minnesota.

Mom speaks out after cheerleader daughter's overdose death

The mother of a former cheerleader who died of an overdose shortly after returning home from rehab wants to see the way insurers cover in-patient therapy and addiction treatment changed.

Fentanyl, synthetic opioids claim top spot for US overdose deaths

Fourteen people overdosed on heroin laced with fentanyl in a span of just four hours Wednesday in Camden, New Jersey, NBC Philadelphia reports.

'Magic mushrooms' might ease depression symptoms

Psilocybin, the main ingredient in "magic mushrooms," may soothe symptoms of depression, according to a very preliminary study.

Horse therapy program for veterans with PTSD needs donations

Returning soldiers and veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or other issues associated with war are finding solace in a horse therapy program in New Jersey.

Many ex-opioid addicts credit 'ibogaine' with cure, but it's illegal in US

As the opioid epidemic grows worse, the call is growing louder for a serious look at a form of therapy that some people say helped them overcome their addiction when all else failed.

Opioid crisis: Researchers employ new method to track overdose victims

A new way to collect and organize data could be the answer to tackling the years-long opioid overdose epidemic.

Mitzi Perdue: Substance abuse is sinking America's family businesses. Here’s the secret to staying strong

Substance abuse, and opioid abuse in particular, continues to wreak havoc on this country.

How a generation of young athletes became addicted to heroin

On Aug. 2, Lee’s father and stepmother found him on the floor of their basement.