DEAR ABBY: Ten years ago, I connected with “Christi,” a daughter I fathered with a woman I was in a relationship with for a short time decades ago. We split before Christi was born. My ex-girlfriend didn’t tell me about her until after she was born. By that time, she was married to a man … Read more
Australia is pulling the plug on its teens’ social media habits. The country enacted the world’s first ban on social media for children under 16 this week, threatening tech giants with multi-million-dollar fines if they fail to take “reasonable steps” to kick underage users off their platforms. Officials say the crackdown targets the site’s “design … Read more
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Annie Vargas could see her son slipping away and pleaded with him to seek help. But her son, Brian Wittke, a 41-year-old Delta Air Lines pilot and father of three, pushed back, terrified that getting treatment for depression would cost him his license and livelihood. The drop in air travel … Read more
Cindy Crawford’s son is opening up about his mental health. Presley Gerber took to social media this week to detail his emotional well-being and the various medications he has been prescribed to treat his “really bad” mental health struggles. “I feel like honesty is the best policy,” the 26-year-old model, who Crawford shares with husband … Read more
Two-thirds of Americans who’ve shared their mental health struggles said the person they turned to wasn’t able to help them cope. When life gets overwhelming, nearly half of Americans do what comes naturally: they turn to friends and family for support, a poll of 2,000 adults found. However, 32 percent didn’t get the outcome they … Read more
Have you traded the freedom of play for the confines of productivity? That bargain may be costing you more than you realize. According to one expert, unstructured play is one of the easiest ways to boost mental health, relieve stress and reconnect with the nourishing influence of our own inner child. “Everyone benefits from playing,” Cas … Read more
She’s taking it one day at a time. As she walked the streets of NYC this week, “Hot in Cleveland” actress Valerie Bertinelli reflected on the “mental, emotional beatdowns” she has suffered. “It’s really a tribute to our brains and our hearts and our human bodies because it does, our bodies do hold trauma,” Bertinelli, … Read more
New York City filed a new lawsuit accusing Facebook, Google, Snapchat, TikTok and other online platforms of fueling a mental health crisis among children by addicting them to social media. Wednesday’s 327-page complaint in Manhattan federal court seeks damages from Facebook and Instagram owner Meta Platforms, Google and YouTube owner Alphabet, Snapchat owner Snap and TikTok … Read more
Kelly Stafford, the wife of Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, said she is taking a step back from “The Morning After” podcast for her mental health and to figure out the direction of the show. During Thursday’s installment of the show — which included her executive producer Kyra Stevens instead of co-host Hank Winchester — Kelly announced … Read more
Jose Cruz is delivering the change he wants to see in the world — one hug at a time. The bear of a Brooklynite is the mastermind behind the one-man “World Needs Love Tour,” a viral mission to spread kindness and support to New Yorkers — something he knows the greatest city in the world could use … Read more
John Mason knew that Brian Wilson needed help – but it came at a high price. “Brian was in a weak mental state,” the entertainment lawyer, who once represented the fragile leader of the Beach Boys, told Fox News Digital. “Brian often said to me, as sad as it sounds … ‘I fried my brain. … Read more
A new Illinois law mandating annual mental health screenings for students in the third through 12th grades is drawing concern from parents and policy experts, who say the measure, and the way it could be implemented, raises more questions than it answers. “What does that [screening] entail?” asked Cata Truss, a Chicago mother, grandmother, and former educator. … Read more
Just dew it! Spending time outdoors has long been shown to enhance physical and mental well-being by encouraging exercise, fostering social interaction, reducing stress and anxiety, elevating mood, improving focus and even promoting better sleep. Exposure to daylight — especially in the morning — helps synchronize our internal clocks, making it easier to fall asleep … Read more
The secret to better mental health might be just one flight away, according to a new poll. A survey of 2,000 Americans found that the average American feels 67% better mentally after going on a trip. Not only that, but those who travel more consistently and frequently were far more likely to have better mental … Read more
Seth Meyers is anxious about the future of “Late Night.” The talk show host, 51, said his mental health will plummet if his NBC show will get the boot — much like the recent cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s “The Late Show.” Speaking on the “Armchair Expert” podcast, the “SNL” alum told host Dax Shepard that he’s concerned about … Read more
Chronic lateness can be frustrating for those left waiting and is often attributed to laziness and carelessness. But experts say a health issue called time blindness could be to blame for perpetual tardiness. Often misunderstood as an inability to perceive time, the condition disrupts a person’s ability to estimate how long it will take to complete tasks, … Read more
You’ve certainly heard of “hot girl summer.” You may be familiar with “sardine girl summer.” But now it’s the boys’ turn: 2025 is officially “therapy bro summer.” More men than ever are getting help for their mental health — and The Post spoke to several therapists to find out what’s bringing them in. The Post … Read more
Call her new book a block-buster. In “You Have the Magic,” NYC-based influencer and manifestation coach Haley Hoffman Smith reveals the five questions to ask yourself to identify and break free of mental barriers limiting your success. Hoffman Smith — who rose to fame on social media with her spiritual self-help videos and peeks into … Read more
Lucy Hale’s got a secret, but she isn’t looking to keep it. The actress, 35, is sharing just how she prioritizes her mental health while juggling a successful career in Hollywood. “My biggest advice would be that we don’t have to go through this journey alone,” Hale exclusively told The Post, before acknowledging her secret … Read more
Heidi Montag has had a year — and it’s only May. The 38-year-old reality star says the emotions still “come in waves” since the house she had with husband Spencer Pratt and their two kids burned down in the LA wildfires in January. But in a sit-down with The Post, Montag got choked up talking … Read more