The differences between stress, anxiety, and depression
Stress, anxiety, and depression are often used interchangeably in conversation, but these terms each represent very different experiences.
View ArticleHow to help teens overcome sports-related anxiety
At the core of teen anxiety is a combination of external pressure from parents, teachers, coaches, and peers, as well as self-created pressure.
View ArticleCreating strong connections builds resilience within the Asian American...
Whether they were born in the United States or immigrated, many in the Asian American community feel pressure to create an identity that is acceptable to both their family and this country. This issue...
View ArticlePsychedelics may help people with ADHD, but research remains limited
Psychedelic drugs like psilocybin and LSD may help improve mindfulness and reduce neuroticism in adults with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, a new study suggests. The impact of psychedelics...
View ArticleThe mental health of people born in the '90s is not improving with age –...
People born in the 1990s are in poorer mental health than previous generations were at the same age – and their conditions are not improving with age, unlike past generations, according to a new study...
View ArticleThe holidays can be demanding; here's how to reduce stress
A recent poll by the American Psychological Association found that 41% of adults are more stressed during the holiday months than at any other time. Exercise, adequate sleep and deep breathing can help...
View ArticleWhat does weight-inclusive health care mean?
Weight-inclusive health care seeks to help patient attain better health without requiring weight loss. It includes eating for overall well-being rather than for the number of calories. It may also...
View ArticleFDA to review MDMA's potential as a PTSD treatment
A new drug application seeks to use MDMA in psychedelic-assisted therapy for patients with post-traumatic stress disorder. Submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration by the Multidisciplinary...
View ArticleFor some men, rewriting the 'holiday script' may prove beneficial to their...
The holidays are expected to be full of joy and happiness, but they bring added strain to many men – and masculine norms call for them to harbor those feelings. Health experts encourage men to talk...
View ArticleFor many who are suffering with prolonged grief, the holidays can be a time...
People with prolonged grief disorder, a newly-defined mental health condition, experience intense emotions, longing for the deceased, or troublesome preoccupation with memories of their loved ones. For...
View ArticleA constant worry about being sick increases risk of death, study finds
People with hypochondriasis – a mental health condition in which people have excessive fears about falling sick – are more likely to die an early death, according to a new study from Sweden....
View ArticleVideo games like 'Super Mario Odyssey' have the potential to help people with...
3D video games, like 'Super Mario Odyssey,' have the potential to boost the well-being and improve the working memory of people with major depression, a new research suggests. A study from Germany...
View ArticleTeaching positive psychology skills at school may be one way to help student...
Teaching American youth positive psychology skills may be one piece of the solution for improving youth mental health. The approach teaches people how to adopt strategies that can make them feel...
View ArticleMen chipped away at cultural norms that keep them from being healthier in...
Many men rejected stereotypical views of masculinity, pursued their dreams and leveraged their most personal emotional experiences to motivate healthy behavior in 2023. But men still need to adopt...
View ArticleTips for building healthy boundaries with family and friends
We all know how it feels when someone oversteps our personal boundaries. Whether it’s a family member who consistently stops by unannounced, a colleague who pressures you into attending a happy hour...
View ArticleWhat is resilience? A psychologist explains the main ingredients that help...
Resilience is the ability to manage stress in effective ways. It's not an attribute that people are born with, or a choice of attitude. Instead, it’s a set of skills that can be developed by repeating...
View ArticleOnline racism can lead to PTSD symptoms among Black adolescents, study finds
A recent study found that Black adolescents in the U.S. who experience racial discrimination online can develop symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. The study also found that participants' PTSD...
View ArticleWhat you need to know about SSRIs
When combined with psychotherapy, SSRIs can be an effective way to help combat depression. Finding the right one and dosage may take some time, but for many, the results are well worth it.
View ArticleHow to forgive yourself and move forward in a healthy way
Forgiving yourself for mistakes you've made in the past can be difficult, but it’s important for many reasons.
View ArticleHow many siblings teens have may affect their mental health, study finds
Teenagers that come from larger families tend to have worse mental health than teens with fewer siblings, according to a study of nearly 20,000 teens in the United States and China. One explanation...
View ArticleHow civic engagement positively impacts mental health
Participating in activities that positively impact a community is considered civic engagement. When members of a community vote, volunteer, and share ideas publicly, it helps ensure that any changes...
View ArticleHealth anxiety: What it is and how to manage it
If you constantly find yourself worrying about having a disease, or believe every blemish on your skin may be a sign of skin cancer, you could be experiencing health anxiety.
View ArticleHelping veterans navigate mental health challenges
There are about 18 million veterans in the United States. It’s estimated that about 20 percent of them may have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or depression, significantly more than the general...
View ArticleStrong parental support lowers the depression risk of young adults, study finds
Young adults who receive ongoing parental support are less likely to have depression than those who lack sustained involvement from their mothers and fathers, according to new research out of Penn...
View ArticleMild concussions put kids at greater risk for developing depression, anxiety...
Children who sustain even mild traumatic brain injuries have a significantly increased risk of developing new mood disorders, like bipolar and depressive disorders, and behavior disorders like ADHD and...
View ArticleEating fermented foods like sauerkraut and yogurt may help your mental health
Eating fermented foods like sourdough bread, sauerkraut, miso, yogurt, kombucha and some cheeses, may provide a boost in mental health, a new study shows. Fermented foods boost gut health, which in...
View ArticleCities know that the way police respond to mental crisis calls must change....
Cities are experimenting with new ways to meet the rapidly increasing demand for behavioral health crisis intervention. Philadelphia has adopted a co-responder program that pairs mental health...
View ArticlePa. House Rep. Kevin Boyle is "seeking help" after video of bar rant spreads...
A video spread online depicting a man identified as PA House Rep. Kevin Boyle yelling at bar patrons in an expletive-filled tirade. The Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus acknowledged Boyle's...
View ArticleDancing can provide a psychological boost – as this Philly-trained artist...
New research shows dance programs can provide psychological and cognitive health benefits. Brice Johnson, a Philadelphia-bred dance artist who has performed with Madonna and on 'So You Think You Can...
View ArticlePhiladelphia Union Foundation launches mental health awareness initiative for...
The Philadelphia Union Foundation, in collaboration with Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) and Independence Blue Cross, announced the launch of HeadFirst, a groundbreaking initiative...
View ArticleDoes the sound of your partner chewing irritate you? You may have misophonia
Does the sound of someone slurping up cereal or chomping on popcorn send you into a rage or make you want to hide under your bed? Then you may have a condition called misophonia – which literally means...
View ArticleSocial media is fueling a mental health crisis in teenage girls
Being a teenager is hard — balancing schoolwork, extracurricular activities, friends, and family while developing a sense of self. Though these years can be exciting, they can also be a source of...
View ArticleNonbinary people have higher rates of eating disorders, underscoring need for...
LGBTQ+ people are more likely to be diagnosed with an eating disorder than their cisgender counterparts, research shows. And LGBTQ+ youth who have had eating disorders are nearly four times more likely...
View ArticleWhen a loved one is incarcerated
Few people talk about it, but the numbers tell the story.
View ArticlePregnant women who receive mental health support are less likely to develop...
Pregnant women who receive mental health support are significantly less likely to develop postpartum depression and anxiety, according to a new study funded by the National Institutes of Health. As...
View ArticleFrom fidgeting to focus: Sensory toys help kids and adults
Fidgets and sensory toys can be valuable tools, empowering an individual to refocus and be more present for the task or situation at hand.
View ArticleRapper Ren draws fans with lyrics about mental and physical health struggles
The U.K. musician Ren is beloved for writing songs that detail his health struggles. His hit song, 'Hi Ren,' released one year ago, has become an underground hit among people with mental health...
View ArticleEating disorders: Recognizing the signs and how to get help
Many health issues are easy to identify in ourselves and those we care about. That’s not always the case when it comes to eating disorders. People who have them may not know it. Or, if they do know,...
View ArticleThe switch to daylight saving time is unpopular – and unhealthy, experts say
Most Americans want to get rid of time changes, a recent Monmouth University polls shows. But not only is switching from standard time to daylight saving time every March unpopular, it's also...
View ArticleAmong female veterans, suicide rates outpace those of male counterparts and...
The suicide rate among women who served in the military rose by 24.1% between 2020 and 2021, nearly four times higher than the 6.3% increase among male veterans and greater than the 2.6% increase among...
View ArticleTierra Whack describes being alone with her dark thoughts and how those...
Tierra Whack's new album, 'World Wide Whack,' examines her struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts as she dealt with the pressure of life as a public figure. Whack, 28, talked about her mental...
View ArticleChronic health conditions can affect your mental health
More than half of all American adults have at least one chronic health condition such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, lung or kidney disease, or a chronic mental illness such as depression.
View ArticleHow much stress is too much? A psychiatrist explains how toxic levels lead to...
Some stress is good for your health; it helps regulate the body's stress response system. But too much stress wears down that system in ways that can have lasting effects. Toxic stress – having been...
View ArticleAI can detect depression in white people based on their social media posts –...
Artificial intelligence models developed to detect depression by analyzing the language a person uses on Facebook can accurately identify the mental health condition in white people, but often miss it...
View ArticleHappiness levels have fallen in the U.S., and though Americans say therapy...
Though most Americans say they would feel comfortable sharing that they were in therapy, and acknowledge its benefits, less than 1 in 4 are currently receiving it, according to a survey commissioned by...
View ArticleDelco Woods, the park planned on Don Guanella land, could use old buildings...
As Delaware County develops a plan for its 213-acre Delco Woods park, officials have proposed using the existing buildings of the former Don Guanella school for mental health services. Council members...
View ArticleLoneliness may cause unhealthy food cravings, study suggests
New research from UCLA Health helps explain why binge eating is a common coping mechanism for loneliness. In a study, women who felt lonely had increased brain activity in regions tied to cravings –...
View ArticleLaughter may be the best medicine
While you should always take your mental and physical health seriously with appropriate medical treatment, finding opportunities to laugh is a great way to help yourself through tough times.
View ArticleA new job benefit aims to help Philly workers improve their well-being
The 26,000 city workers in Philadelphia now have access to On the Goga, a corporate wellness platform that offers workshops on stress reduction, healthy recipes, desk yoga classes, guided meditation...
View ArticleNew Pa. House resolutions could expel state Rep. Kevin Boyle or stop him from...
State Rep. Kevin Boyle has not turned himself in despite an active warrant for his arrest. In the Pennsylvania state House, Democratic Majority Leader Matt Bradford has proposed news rules that could...
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