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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.

COVID pandemic restrictions had 'alarming' impact on teenagers’ brains, new study finds

The pandemic’s negative effects on kids and teens included changes to young brains, a new study has found. A researcher and a neurosurgeon comment on the impact.

Suspected Georgia school shooter’s mom says teachers noticed red flags before she called to warn them

The mother of the suspected gunman in the deadly shooting at Georgia’s Apalachee High School last week says she warned the school the morning of the attack.

On World Suicide Prevention Day, new report identifies three top factors driving suicide rates

Suicide continues to be a leading cause of death in the U.S., resulting in about 49,000 fatalities in 2022, according to a new report from the CDC on World Suicide Prevention Day.