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Grandparents may have significant impact on a mom’s mental health, study finds: ‘Wisdom and experience’

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Grandparents may have significant impact on a mom’s mental health, study finds: ‘Wisdom and experience’

Grandparents could be good for women’s health. The support and presence of grandparents can have a significant impact on the mental health of mothers, according to a new study published this week in the journal Population Studies. Researchers at the University of Helsinki in Finland found that grandparental support could protect mothers from depression — especially those … Read more

These parents give their kids unlimited mental health days off from school — but is that safe?

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These parents give their kids unlimited mental health days off from school — but is that safe?

Perfection isn’t a priority for mother-of-two Chevonne Dixon.  Sure, the Long Islander expects her kids, a 17-year-old son and a 13-year-old daughter, to do their best in school.  But when the daily grind becomes a bit too overwhelming for her honors students, the millennial mom grants them a mental health day away from the classroom … Read more

Forget apples! This fruit can improve your mental health in just 4 days, study finds

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Forget apples! This fruit can improve your mental health in just 4 days, study finds

How do you like them apples? An apple is no longer the preferred fruit for deterring doctor’s visits: New Zealand scientists found that eating kiwi can boost one’s mood in as little as four days, according to a study published in the British Journal of Nutrition. “It’s great for people to know that small changes … Read more

‘Pawn Stars’ Rick Harrison’s son Adam ‘lacked sound reasoning and mental clarity’ before fatal overdose

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‘Pawn Stars’ Rick Harrison’s son Adam ‘lacked sound reasoning and mental clarity’ before fatal overdose

New details surrounding the death of Adam Harrison, the son of “Pawn Stars” lead Rick Harrison, have been revealed. A heavily redacted incident report obtained by The Post from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department states Adam, 39, who Rick claims died on Jan. 19 of a fentanyl overdose, had previously been to jail for … Read more

Haley Cavinder had ‘mental breakdown’ after she was ridiculed for dating Cowboys player

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Haley Cavinder had ‘mental breakdown’ after she was ridiculed for dating Cowboys player

Things weren’t easy for Haley Cavinder at the start of her relationship with Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson. The TCU women’s basketball guard recalled having a “mental breakdown” after she read comments attacking her appearance on social media when the news became public that she and Ferguson are dating. “I was in Forever 21 having … Read more

Why having more siblings means poorer mental health for teens: study

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Why having more siblings means poorer mental health for teens: study

Siblings can be your best friend — or worst nightmare. The more siblings a person has, the weaker their mental health is, a new study published by the Journal of Family Issues found. A research team from the United States and China analyzed data from thousands of eighth graders and assessed their mental health to … Read more

Kendra Wilkinson, former reality star and ex-wife of NFLer, opens up on mental health battle

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Kendra Wilkinson, former reality star and ex-wife of NFLer, opens up on mental health battle

Kendra Wilkinson, the ex-wife of former NFL player Hank Baskett and former reality television star, opened up about her mental health battle in a new interview with People.  It was the first time Wilkinson has spoken publicly about it since her hospitalization in September after suffering a panic attack.   “I was dying of depression,” Wilkinson … Read more

I’ve collected more than 700 pet tarantulas — it’s good for my mental health

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I’ve collected more than 700 pet tarantulas — it’s good for my mental health

This is unbe-weave-able! Arachnophile Aaron Phoenix, 36, says he has amassed a collection of more than 700 pet tarantulas, making him a real-life Spider-Man. He’s developing a website, with plans to open a spider store. “People always ask if I’m kidding when I tell them how many spiders I have — they ask if there … Read more

Snow joke: ‘Game of Thrones’ star Kit Harington reveals shock mental health diagnosis

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Snow joke: ‘Game of Thrones’ star Kit Harington reveals shock mental health diagnosis

Kit Harington shot to fame as Jon Snow in HBO’s hit fantasy series “Game of Thrones.” However, the 37-year-old’s time in the limelight caused him to struggle with mental health issues and alcoholism. Harington entered rehab back in 2019 for alcoholism. Now, he has revealed he was diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) while there. “I … Read more

Here’s what people lie most often about — and how it ruins mental health

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Here’s what people lie most often about — and how it ruins mental health

In fraud we trust. People tend to lie to make themselves feel better or to spare themselves shame or rejection — instead of to protect someone else’s feelings, a new study has found. Researchers at the University of Twente in The Netherlands ran four experiments to determine if liars experience psychological consequences such as lower … Read more

Commonly prescribed asthma drug, Singulair, linked to mental side effects

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Commonly prescribed asthma drug, Singulair, linked to mental side effects

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to a commonly prescribed asthma medication in 2020 — but millions are still taking it. A black box warning, also called a boxed warning, was issued by the FDA in March 2020 about the mental health side effects of Singulair, also known by its generic name, … Read more

Priest cuts off his own penis during crazed mental break following tick bite

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Priest cuts off his own penis during crazed mental break following tick bite

He should’ve done a tick Czech. A priest in the Czech Republic sliced off his own penis with a knife after he was allegedly driven psychotic by a tick bite. “We don’t know exactly what happened, it was probably a health problem,” the mayor of Českobudějovick, Southern Bohemia, where the alarming incident occurred, told local … Read more

Therapist shares 2024 mental health predictions and tips for a healthier new year

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Therapist shares 2024 mental health predictions and tips for a healthier new year

With an eye toward starting off 2024 with the healthiest possible mindset, a psychotherapist is sharing the mental health trends that she expects will be prevalent in the New Year. Nicholette Leanza, a psychotherapist at LifeStance Health in Ohio, has experience working with children, adolescents and adults in a variety of treatment settings.  She also hosts the “Convos … Read more

Cell phone use is good for teens’ mental health — but only this many hours, study finds

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Cell phone use is good for teens’ mental health — but only this many hours, study finds

Contrary to what countless media reports have warned parents, extended screen time isn’t all bad. The latest research has revealed that smartphone-toting teenagers may benefit from spending time on their devices — but only to an extent. The new study, published Wednesday in the journal PLOS ONE, shows that adolescents who used their phones for … Read more

‘Stressy depressy’: Gen Z push mental health slang — but experts say it trivializes struggles

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‘Stressy depressy’: Gen Z push mental health slang — but experts say it trivializes struggles

Conversations between Gen Z and millennials are dominated by slang, even when discussing more serious topics — and this worries experts. Shame is at the heart of so many discussions surrounding mental health and illness, leading many young adults to adopt — somewhat flippant — shorthand speak that’s designed to facilitate such awkward conversations. Yet … Read more

MrBeast cries after being buried alive for 7 days: ‘Mental agony’

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MrBeast cries after being buried alive for 7 days: ‘Mental agony’

What do high-profile celebs do after getting “canceled?” Go underground. YouTuber MrBeast had claustrophobes heading for the hills after getting buried alive for a week for his latest stunt, as seen in a video with over 57 million views, which caused him “mental agony.” “Please don’t try this at home,” MrBeast aka Jimmy Donaldson, 25, … Read more

Lack of sleep is compromising the mental health of 78% of adults: study

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Lack of sleep is compromising the mental health of 78% of adults: study

In 2023, the phrase “I’m tired” reached its highest frequency in Google searches — suggesting that people are battling fatigue more than ever before. Daylight Saving Time, which ends next week, could create even more sleep struggles. (Clocks are set back one hour on Nov. 5.) A new report from Calm, maker of the sleep and … Read more

Matthew Perry’s quotes on his drug addiction, mental health prior to shocking death

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Matthew Perry’s quotes on his drug addiction, mental health prior to shocking death

Matthew Perry, known for his role as sarcastic Chandler Bing on the hit NBC show “Friends,” died Saturday at 54 after apparently drowning in the hot tub at his Los Angeles home. TMZ reported illegal drugs were not found at the scene Saturday, and foul play is not suspected. Prescription drugs were reportedly found inside … Read more

Multiple states sue Meta Platforms for allegedly contributing to youth mental health crisis

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Multiple states sue Meta Platforms for allegedly contributing to youth mental health crisis

Dozens of states are suing Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Platforms and its Instagram unit, accusing them of contributing to a youth mental health crisis through the addictive nature of their social media platforms. In a complaint filed in the Oakland, Calif., federal court, 33 states said Meta, which also operates Facebook has repeatedly misled the public about the substantial dangers of its platforms and knowingly … Read more

No time to go outside? Even watching nature videos can improve mental health: study

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No time to go outside? Even watching nature videos can improve mental health: study

If you don’t have time for a relaxing walk through the woods, try a nature video instead. A new study found that watching even a brief video of nature scenes significantly improved the mental health of viewers — especially compared to the effect of watching scenes of urban environments. The researchers focused on late adolescence, … Read more