Repeat this line: You feel happy, calm and fulfilled. It may not be as easy as that — but daily affirmations have been linked to improved mental health, according to a study from the University of California Berkeley. The study included 135 college students. One group was prompted to practice daily self-compassion by saying affirming things … Read more
Nora, 16, is a fairly typical teenager. A high-school student from Southern California, she lives on Snapchat, has a mouth full of braces, sings in the school choir and a “large majority” of her friends are clinically depressed. “I always have a friend who’s going through something super serious,” she told Abigail Shrier, author of … Read more
Talk about ill-gotten gains. As sick as it might sound, mental health issues among young people are at an all-time high. Due to the rise of Gen Zers with “common mental disorders” (CMD), such as anxiety and depression — spurred by everyday issues like breakups, meeting deadlines and the pressures of social media — employees in their … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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