‘General Hospital’ star Chris McKenna reveals he has bipolar disorder, diagnosed after ‘manic psychotic episode’

‘General Hospital’ star Chris McKenna reveals he has bipolar disorder, diagnosed after ‘manic psychotic episode’

Chris McKenna is opening up about his health diagnosis. The “General Hospital” star, 48, revealed he has bipolar disorder during an upcoming episode of co-star Maurice Benard’s “State of Mind” podcast, per People. McKenna, who portrays Jack Brennan on the ABC soap, shared that his condition worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic. Chris McKenna attends the Season 3 … Read more

Excessive phone and screen use tied to manic symptoms in pre-teens, study finds

Excessive phone and screen use tied to manic symptoms in pre-teens, study finds

A recent study from the University of California, San Francisco, indicates that pre-teens with greater exposure to certain types of tech use could be at a higher risk of developing manic symptoms. Published in the journal Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, the study analyzed a nationwide sample of 9,243 children in the U.S. between 10 and … Read more

‘Manic cleaning’ is taking TikTok by storm, here’s what psychologists say may be a hidden risk about this trend

‘Manic cleaning’ is taking TikTok by storm, here’s what psychologists say may be a hidden risk about this trend

Most of us have found ourselves in an urgent state of motivated cleaning at some point, as we feel compelled to clear the sink of dirty dishes or organize an entire closet. Social media users have now dubbed this sudden urge to tidy up “manic cleaning,” and the term has picked up attention on TikTok. Many users … Read more