I have schizophrenia — this is what it’s like to live with my freaky hallucinations

I have schizophrenia — this is what it’s like to live with my freaky hallucinations

A woman on TikTok is bravely sharing her experience living with schizophrenia. Last week, she detailed her hallucinatory symptoms in a post that went viral with more than 5.1 million views on the social media app. She employs her video editing skills to demonstrate the phenomenon — which she describes as seeing “black masses” rather … Read more

British singer Frankie Bridge opens up about crippling health battle: ‘Things are brutal’

British singer Frankie Bridge opens up about crippling health battle: ‘Things are brutal’

Frankie Bridge opened up about her ongoing health issues during the most recent episode of “Loose Women.” The 35-year-old British singer — known for being a member of the S Club Juniors and girl group the Saturdays — addressed her “bad depression and anxiety” while speaking to fellow panelists Judi Love, Charlene White and Nadia Sawalha on Friday. “I started … Read more

Nick Cannon admits he ‘needs help’ as he reveals his narcissistic personality disorder diagnosis: ‘I still don’t understand it’

Nick Cannon admits he ‘needs help’ as he reveals his narcissistic personality disorder diagnosis: ‘I still don’t understand it’

Nick Cannon is getting candid about his mental health. The “Masked Singer” host recently admitted that he “needs help” after revealing that he’s been diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). He opened up about his condition during an episode of his “Counsel Culture” podcast earlier this month, and further discussed his journey while serving meals … Read more

Exclusive | Creed’s Scott Stapp is taking it ‘Higher’ again on his band’s reunion tour: ‘It’s a full-circle moment’

Exclusive | Creed’s Scott Stapp is taking it ‘Higher’ again on his band’s reunion tour: ‘It’s a full-circle moment’

When Creed last headlined New York’s Madison Square Garden in 2000, the rockers were on a major roll after releasing their 1999 blockbuster “Human Clay.” But playing the big daddy of all arenas, frontman Scott Stapp was in a different kind of fatherly feels. “I brought my son Jagger out, and I’ll never forget bringing … Read more

I’m a sociopath — here’s one eerie way to spot bad people like me

I’m a sociopath — here’s one eerie way to spot bad people like me

She’s using her bad qualities for good. Model and former Miss World Australia contestant Kanika Batra-Matheson, 28, shocked her followers on social media when she revealed her sociopathic personality type. According to Psychology Today, a sociopath is defined by unethical behavior that consistently demonstrates their lack of conscience, victimizing others through regular exploitation, manipulation and … Read more

How many times a year do Americans experience the Sunday scaries?

How many times a year do Americans experience the Sunday scaries?

The average American experiences the “Sunday scaries” 36 times a year, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 adults found that this feeling is defined as anxiety (32%) or dread (17%) over what to expect for the following week, and shared that it sets in around 3:54 p.m. Nearly a quarter of those surveyed … Read more

Dietician warns election stress can lead to unwanted — and unhealthy — snacking

Dietician warns election stress can lead to unwanted — and unhealthy — snacking

The upcoming presidential election could lead to a lot of unwanted – and sometimes unhealthy – snacking. Emotional eating can be a byproduct of stressful times, including political events, sports playoffs and other happenings, according to various studies. Recent research published in the journal Nutrients indicated that emotional eating is considered a “critical risk factor for recurrent weight … Read more

Americans lose 36 days a year to content consumption — and it’s worse for Gen Z

Americans lose 36 days a year to content consumption — and it’s worse for Gen Z

The average American feels like they lose three days per month to content consumption, according to recent research. The study of 2,000 nationally representative Americans revealed that 36 days of our year are lost to scrolling, streaming, and bingeing.  And it’s worse for younger people — Gen Z Americans feel like they lose closer to five … Read more

‘Cleantok’ and the decluttering fad are making a mess of our mental health, experts warn

‘Cleantok’ and the decluttering fad are making a mess of our mental health, experts warn

The cleaning gloves are coming off. In an age of tidiness influencers, where mucking out your closet has become a legitimate social media trend, with millions of “Cleantok” videos racking up billions of views, experts warn that things are getting emotionally messy. “The constant need to keep up with these decluttering and organizational trends is … Read more

Impacted wisdom tooth led to deadly illness in 23-year-old — and it all started with a rash

Impacted wisdom tooth led to deadly illness in 23-year-old — and it all started with a rash

Caitlin Alsop was 23 when a rash kept cropping up on her face. It happened for months and was the only ailment — she was otherwise a “typical, healthy” woman in her early 20s. But the rash was a sign that something deadly had been brewing inside of her body. “I went to a couple of … Read more

Surgeon general issues public health advisory to parents, calls for more goverment support

Surgeon general issues public health advisory to parents, calls for more goverment support

The U.S. surgeon general on Wednesday issued a public health advisory about the impact of modern stresses on parents’ mental health, calling on government, businesses and community organizations to increase resources to provide them more support. The advisory issued by Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, who has used the format previously to address the risks from gun … Read more

Dear Abby: My abusive former boss is my neighbor — how do I ignore him?

Dear Abby: My abusive former boss is my neighbor — how do I ignore him?

DEAR ABBY: Fifteen years ago, my partner and I moved to a new community, befriending a neighbor whose initial kindness and generosity impressed us greatly. When the neighbor learned I was unemployed, his influence enabled me to secure a position with his company.  In a professional setting, however, the neighbor revealed a personality that was … Read more

The 25 least-depressed places in the United States right now — and most of them are extremely wealthy

The 25 least-depressed places in the United States right now — and most of them are extremely wealthy

Who says money can’t buy happiness? A new ranking of communities across the United States based on the overall mental health of the local population has been released as part of U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Healthiest Communities project — and some of the best-scoring counties can be found in some of the wealthiest and … Read more

I asked AI to help with dinner and it took so much off my mental load

I asked AI to help with dinner and it took so much off my mental load

Before he became a dad three years ago, Jonathan had his meal planning skills down pat when it came to cooking for himself and wife, Farrah. “I was actually quite meticulous with it and I had a lot of time to do it effectively, but once we had kids, we became time poor and it became chaotic,” the Melbourne … Read more

How dogs help their owners become healthier

How dogs help their owners become healthier

One of the best things you can do for your health might just be to get a dog, new research suggests. A poll of 2,000 dog owners revealed that while 39% of Americans reported their emotional health is most improved by their dog, mental (27%) and physical health (25%) didn’t fall far behind. Canine counterparts … Read more

Suicidal thoughts spiked after deaths of Robin Williams, Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, shocking study finds

Suicidal thoughts spiked after deaths of Robin Williams, Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, shocking study finds

The tragic suicides of Robin Williams in 2014 and of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain in 2018 led to a surge in suicidal thoughts and behaviors among the public, a troubling new report from Columbia University finds. Columbia researchers developed a computer model that estimated the amount of suicidal ideation and the number of suicides that … Read more

Groundbreaking blood test could hold key to diagnosing Alzheimer’s

Groundbreaking blood test could hold key to diagnosing Alzheimer’s

WASHINGTON — New blood tests could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease faster and more accurately, researchers reported Sunday – but some appear to work far better than others. It’s tricky to tell if memory problems are caused by Alzheimer’s. That requires confirming one of the disease’s hallmark signs — buildup of a sticky protein called beta-amyloid — with a … Read more

Jana Hocking reveals the dark side of dating apps

Jana Hocking reveals the dark side of dating apps

Picture this: it’s a Monday night and I find myself in a room full of experts all nodding along to a dating theory I’ve not-so-secretly harboured for a long time. That dating apps have taken a turn to the dark side, wreaking havoc on both our mental health and bank balances. Oh, I can’t tell … Read more

Night owls vs. early birds: Study reveals who has better cognitive function

Night owls vs. early birds: Study reveals who has better cognitive function

Night owls will find this new research a hoot. A study from Imperial College London suggests that those most active at night perform better on cognitive tests. The researchers analyzed UK Biobank data for more than 26,000 people to see how sleep duration, patterns and quality affect mental acuity and cognitive capacity. Participants completed several … Read more

Gen Z ‘sadfishing’ trend on social media may be sign of serious psychological issues: experts

Gen Z ‘sadfishing’ trend on social media may be sign of serious psychological issues: experts

The latest social media trend, “sadfishing,” is igniting plenty of conversations as users become increasingly drawn to “attention seekers.” The habit of “sadfishing” is defined as “the tendency of social media users to publish exaggerations of their personality to generate sympathy,” according to a 2021 research paper published in the Journal of American College. The … Read more