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Climate change is causing distress, anxiety among young Americans
New research shows the vast majority of Gen Z and Millennials are worried about climate change. National climate reporter Chase Cain talked with mental health experts about ways to cope with the difficult emotions.
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At 19, he dropped out of college — at 42, he's a bestselling author with a No. 1-selling novel
Award-winning author TJ Klune (“The House in the Cerulean Sea”) on when he felt able to quit his day job and when he first felt like he’d made it as a writer.
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How people are dealing with election anxiety
The majority of Americans say the future of the nation is “a significant source of stress in their lives,” according to the American Psychological Association.
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How to manage election-related stress and anxiety
There’s an important Election Day question you won’t find on any ballot: How are you feeling? According to the American Psychological Association, 77% of Americans consider the future of the nation a “significant source of stress in their lives.” For many, the stakes of this election feel deeply personal, stirring up emotions ranging from anxiety to frustration. With so much outside of...
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3 things to do besides watch the election tonight — ‘I made an appointment for a facial,' one therapist says
Getting a dinner reservation at a restaurant that’s typically hard to book is one idea that therapists have for avoiding stress on election night.
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Family of Brandeis student who died on campus files wrongful death lawsuit
Editor’s note: Some readers may find the details in the story below disturbing. The family of a Brandeis University student who died by suicide on campus has filed a wrongful death lawsuit, alleging that the university was grossly negligent in its response to calls that the sophomore may be in danger in the hours before their death. The lawsuit,...
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Voters feeling stress as Election Day approaches
Anxiety is at an all-time high for many people during a chaotic election season.
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This Stanford professor went to Bhutan to learn about happiness. Here's his No. 1 takeaway
In October 2024, Ron Gutman visited Bhutan to learn more about human happiness. He is an adjunct Stanford professor, inventor, author, entrepreneur and speaker.
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‘Hurried child syndrome' isn't what you think it is
“It may seem like every interaction with your kid is an opportunity to mess them up forever. And that’s just not true.”
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Stressed about the election? You're not alone
A sense of election burnout is settling in for many Americans. Political advertisements and text messages have bombarded voters for months, and psychologists say they’re seeing the side effects show up in their sessions. “The information is very heavy, it’s very emotional, people care a lot about the issues,” said Dr. Janna Koretz. “I definitely have patients coming into...
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Stressed about the election? You're not alone
Politics take up a lot of oxygen in our lives, and many Americans are feeling anxiety.
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Andrew Garfield and Elmo teach an ‘extremely important' lesson on grieving and loss in viral video, psychologist says
The viral interaction between Andrew Garfield and Elmo shows how to handle loss yourself and how to comfort someone who is in mourning, one expert says.
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Stanford psychologist behind the controversial ‘Stanford Prison Experiment' dies at 91
Stanford University says the psychologist behind the controversial “Stanford Prison Experiment” has died.
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25% of U.S. adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD, survey finds: What experts want you to know
Just over 4% of American adults have a diagnosis of ADHD, but a much larger number of people suspect they also have the disorder.
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Improving our well-being with art crafts for World Mental Health Day
October 10th marks World Mental Health Day and Dr. Lauren Leone has several tips on how you can take care of yourself with tools found right at home.
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Back-to-back hurricanes intensify anxiety over climate change
As communities recover from the devastation of two major hurricanes, many face an emotional toll that extends beyond the physical damage. Hurricane Milton struck Florida just a week and a half after Hurricane Helene, leaving a path of destruction—and heightened stress and grief. The emotional impact is affecting people as far away as Boston, where so many have a...
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Paramore's Hayley Williams gets candid about her PTSD and depression for World Mental Health Day
Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams shared a powerful message for World Mental Health Day while discussing her experience with PTSD and depression.
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Back-to-back hurricanes intensify people's anxiety over climate change
Many are dealing with a roller coaster of emotions after Hurricane Milton closely followed Hurricane Helene.
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Parents who raise kids who are mentally stronger than most do these 6 things
Scott Mautz, a former senior executive, has spent 30 years studying what makes people mentally strong. Here’s how parents can help kids build mental strength.
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US suicides held steady in 2023 — at a very high level
U.S. suicides last year remained at about the highest level in the nation’s history. Preliminary data shows that a little over 49,300 suicide deaths were reported in 2023.