Mental Health - Page 67

Why society is failing men and boys

Every day, men and boys drop out of school or work or society. They get lost in distractions, chase comfort and lose the sense of purpose that used to drive men to live with meaning.

Is suicide contagious? Mental health experts warn of very real risk

Statistics show that suicides can sometimes be “contagious," leading to “clusters." Mental health experts explain why this can happen and offer strategies to help prevent subsequent tragedies.

Airport 'gatexiety' is latest phenomenon among travelers: What to know

Experts are weighing in on how best to reduce and ease your "gate anxiety" while traveling to the airport and how you can find some peace in things that are in your control.

Catholic institute launches program to address suicide epidemic among young men

The Word on Fire Institute announced this week it is launching a "men's formation community" to address the mental health crisis plaguing young males in the United States.

Matthew Perry's death is tied to a problem that is more common than you know

Nearly a year after actor Matthew Perry's death and the courts are still working on the complicated case. At its heart is a drug crisis that only recently resulted in prosecution.

Slain Florida mom posts Taylor Swift lyrics in haunting message before knife attack involving son

A Florida mother posted lyrics from Taylor Swift’s song "It’s Time to Go," on an eerie final message before she was stabbed to death during an altercation with her teen son.

Lack of sleep poses concerning risk for kids, study finds: 'Crucial role'

New research from Penn State University revealed how childhood sleep patterns could be linked to future substance use. Study co-author David A. Reichenberger and sleep expert Wendy Troxel discuss.

Bronx residents slam Mayor Adams for 'open-air drug market' operating in broad daylight

FOX 5 New York investigated an area known for blatant drug usage on Melrose Avenue in the Bronx, calling upon the mayor for change. (Credit: WNYW)

Slashing screen time for mental health: Carlos Whittaker shares his unplugged journey

Author Carlos Whittaker spent seven weeks without his phone in 2022. He discovered many things about himself and about the world around him that he had been missing which are detailed in his new book.

Judge allows lawsuit demanding change to DC police response to mental health calls to move forward

A federal judge on Tuesday rejected Washington, D.C.'s attempts to dismiss a lawsuit seeking to amend how police respond to mental health crises.