Singer and influencer Madison Beer revealed her struggles with mental health and battling suicidal thoughts on the “Drew Barrymore Show” Wednesday — which led to the host’s shocking confession. “I felt like I was putting on this facade and living this role I had been assigned, and it just all caught up to me one … Read more
Now this is fry-tening. A new study from Chinese researchers found fried potato consumption — namely, french fries — is linked with a 12% increased risk of anxiety and a 7% heightened risk of depression, with young men affected the most. Published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the research team … Read more
Director Kevin Smith revealed Wednesday that he checked himself into an Arizona treatment center in January following a “complete break from reality” stemming from severe childhood trauma and self-loathing due to his lifelong struggle with his weight. “It was scary,” Smith, 52, told People. “At that moment, I wouldn’t have been averse to not being … Read more
When it comes to carving out notches in the bedpost, less is more. A new study by researchers at Brigham Young University in Utah echoes a substantial body of research to conclude that a certain degree of premarital sex could impact your future relationship prospects. Experts in family studies at BYU’s Wheatley Institute have shown … Read more
A UK woman with a face on fire finally has answers after years of being dismissed by doctors. Charlie-Shannon Bedford, 20, had struggled with disordered eating since she was 12 — but never imagined it would leave her with painful burn-like marks and bumps all over her face. The mental health care student was living with … Read more
An estimated 77% of Americans are engaging in addictive behaviors to cope with mental health issues — often in spite of efforts to find effective clinical therapies. The GeneSight Mental Health Monitor study, conducted by Myriad Genetics in Salt Lake City, Utah, counted several potentially high-risk behaviors among those used to cope with anxiety and … Read more
Being in the doghouse never felt so good. A woman who claims that she likes to sleep in a dog kennel — which she views as a “safe space” from environmental triggers — has divided viewers on TikTok. Clips of her unorthodox hideaway are currently amassing thousands of views as commenters debate the benefits of being crate … Read more
The 2018 PGA Tour rookie of the year Aaron Wise will not be participating in this year’s Masters as he focuses on his mental health. “Regretfully I am withdrawing from The Masters today,” Wise wrote on an Instagram story. “Golf is just as much a mental game as it is one of physical skill, and … Read more
The average American feels insecure five times a day, new research has found. A February survey of 2,000 people explored confidence levels and found that for many, confidence can be tough to come by. Results showed that people find their nerves shaken the most when confronted with difficult situations like speaking in front of a … Read more
This smells fishy. A new study has found that social anxiety can be reduced with the help of human “chemo-signals” — in this case, other people’s body odor. Although it seems unappealing, exposure to the stink reduced social anxiety by nearly 40% when accompanied by mindfulness therapy, researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden discovered. … Read more
Students are increasingly leaving school — not with a degree, but with a mental health crisis. A new Gallup survey has reported that 41% of students who are currently enrolled in a postsecondary program have considered stopping their education in the past six months. The number has gone up significantly from the first year of … Read more
Transgender flight attendant Kayleigh Scott — who gained fame after appearing in a United Airlines commercial — was found dead Monday in her Colorado home. She was 25. Scott, who shared her transition story for a 2020 Trans Day of Visibility video produced by United, declared in a 2:30 a.m. Instagram post that she was … Read more
Suffering from the dreaded “Sunday scaries”? Often preceding the “Monday blues,” the anxiety we feel on what should be “Sunday funday” can actually be remedied, experts say, with just a few simple tricks. To “help prevent burnout,” psychotherapist Belinda Sidhu told the Daily Mail she recommends shutting down work phones and logging off work email … Read more
Imagine the bliss of country living, and how fresh air, chirping birds and flowering meadows would be an ideal break from the stress of city life. Not so fast, say researchers: People who live in rural areas tend to be more depressed, more anxious and more neurotic than urban dwellers, according to a new study. … Read more
A TikToker who describes herself as a reformed narcissist has amassed 22,000 followers on the social media platform by sharing the ways she says she manipulated people. “I always viewed relationships as, like, mental chess,” she explains in a viral video posted last week. “Everything that I said and did was planned and thought out … Read more
It turns out comfort foods could be making you feel a whole lot worse. A new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders found that rates of depression are 80% higher in people whose diet includes large amounts of ultra-processed foods. The study’s authors — who hail from Universidade Federal de Viçosa — defined … Read more
A new study led by the American Heart Association has linked vaping nicotine and THC — the psychoactive component in marijuana — to depression and anxiety symptoms in teens and young adults. “Younger people have long been vulnerable to tobacco use, may experience greater harm from nicotine and other drugs, and may be targeted by … Read more
On Monday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the agency’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey, conducted every two years, and it painted a grim picture for our young people. Among the more alarming stats: Most teen girls (57%) felt persistently sad or hopeless in 2021, which is double the rate for teen boys (29%). … Read more
An alarming number of female teens say they have been forced into sex, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC’s biannual Youth Risk Behavior Survey collects data from more than 17,000 students across 152 public, charter, Catholic, and other non-public schools in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. … Read more
The kids are not alright, health experts are warning. A new survey conducted by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported that teens — girls, especially — are experiencing record-high levels of violence and dangerously poor mental health. The CDC released its biannual Youth Risk Behavior Survey on Monday, sharing the … Read more