If you’re feeling on edge during this election cycle, you’re far from alone. More than 60% of survey respondents stated that their mental health has either been slightly, moderately or significantly negatively impacted by the upcoming election. In fact, 46% reported feelings of anxiety, 37% felt stress and 31% experienced feelings of fear. Election anxiety … Read more
Gen Z is giving Grandma and Grandpa a run for their money. Many elderly Americans head south in search of warmer weather during the winter — and now Zoomers are following suit. The youngsters are putting their own twist on the phenomenon of snowbirding with “glowbirding,” a practice that sees them prioritize mental health and … Read more
Jealously is a b—h. Psychotherapists warn that Rebecca Syndrome, also known as “retroactive jealously,” is having a scary impact on relationships, as experts notice a rise in inquiries on the condition. In a recent blog post by psychotherapist Toby Ingham, he describes patients with Rebecca Syndrome as those who become “fixated” on their partner’s ex-partner. … Read more
Jab for joy. A landmark new study has found that obese teens who are given semaglutide weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, may see an improvement in their mental health, including a reduced risk of suicide. This research contradicts previous concerns about the potential of drugs like Ozempic to trigger suicidal ideation and self-harm … Read more
Cult hero Nedd Brockmann’s gruelling 1600-kilometer charity run is part of a broader trend of men “repackaging mental health as mental toughness”, according to a writer who suggests the “blokeification of mental fitness” is “just toxic masculinity rebranded”. Conceding her “unpopular opinion” was “going to upset some people”, author and journalist Jill Stark stressed that Brockmann had … Read more
Selena Gomez had an emotional moment with Miranda Hart while on “The Graham Norton Show.” On Friday’s episode, the British comedian, 51, revealed that Gomez’s “My Mind & Me” docuseries is what inspired her to share her own health journey. Selena Gomez and Miranda Hart have a touching moment on “The Graham Norton Show.” The … Read more
Jill Martin is opening up about navigating life a year after beating breast cancer. “I hold two emotions that don’t normally go together simultaneously,” the 48-year-old told Us Weekly on Tuesday at the “Today” show taping. “I’m so grateful to be cancer-free, but on the other hand, I just came out of a year of fog and … Read more
Hayden Panettiere thought speaking out about her mental health would be “easier” than it’s turned out to be. The actress, 35, appeared on “Today with Hoda and Jenna” Tuesday to promote her new movie “Amber Alert,” and talked with hosts Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager about how difficult it has been to share her … Read more
There should be no phoning it in as a parent. Screen-addicted moms and dads are ruining their kids’ language development skills by typing, texting, tweeting and TikTokking, new data warns. “Parental techno-reference — regular disruption of face-to-face interactions between parents and children due to the use of a screen device — has an impact on child mental … Read more
Social media has become such a menace for kids that the city health commissioner is recommending parents don’t give their children cell phones till at least age 14. Pediatrians also should make talking to parents and children about social media part of check-ups, says Big Apple Health Commish Ashwin Vasan. “Adolescents using social media have … Read more
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
Forget about retail therapy. Women are turning from designer bags to designer vaginas to improve their appearance and boost their mental health — which it is scientifically proven to help. Labiaplasty surgery — also known as “designer vagina” surgery — has been on the rise in recent years, increasing in the US 217% between 2012 … Read more
Kelly Stafford will be in Detroit this weekend as the NFL season gets underway, but she won’t be cheering on her husband, former Lions-turned-Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, in person Sunday night. During a recent installment of her and Hank Winchester’s “The Morning After” podcast, Kelly said she plans to watch the Rams’ season opener from … Read more
Three in four Gen Zers are putting the blame on social media for having a negative impact on their mental health, according to a new study. The poll of 2,000 Gen Z Americans who use social media found Instagram (20%), TikTok (20%) and Facebook (13%) have all had a negative impact on their wellbeing. Many … Read more
She’s giving kudos to Jax Taylor. Lala Kent shared that the “Vanderpump Rules” alum entering in-patient treatment for his mental health struggles last month was the right move for him and his estranged wife, Brittany Cartwright. “Brittany and I are very close, and we speak often about a lot of things, including Jax,” Kent exclusively … Read more
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
Pete Davidson is seeking help to deal with his mental health struggles, according to a new report. The comedian, 30, reportedly checked himself into a wellness facility, a source told PEOPLE on Wednesday. Will Heath/NBC via Getty Images Davidson made the decision in an effort to focus on his health, which has “always been a … Read more
Jax Taylor has decided to seek in-patient treatment for his mental health struggles. A rep for the reality star, 45, confirmed the news to the Post in a statement. Todd Williamson/Bravo “Jax has always been candid about his mental health struggles, especially during the past few months on his podcast,” the rep said on Tuesday. … Read more
Like a boss. Andy Samberg, 45, has revealed the real reason why he left “Saturday Night Live.” “It was a big choice. For me, it was like, I can’t actually endure it anymore. But I didn’t want to leave,” Samberg said on the latest episode of Kevin Hart‘s Peacock interview series “Hart to Heart.” “Physically … Read more
Meet the “holistic” sex worker who quit her job as a sales executive and now helps people with disabilities and mental health issues experience intimacy. Charlie Stephens, 41, has worked in the sex industry for five years and specializes in seeing people with trauma and disabilities. She has clients who have been unable to develop … Read more