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Everybody has an occasional upsetting or shameful thought. For some people, the thoughts feel uncontrollable. It doesn’t take…
What happened when we tested a ‘safe’ AI mental health chatbot
If you can’t easily access or afford a mental health specialist, you might turn to artificial intelligence as…
Trump’s ‘A+++++’ economy collides with reality in a Pennsylvania city
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Girl, 9, Becomes Different Person Overnight, Mom Fights For Rare Diagnosis
Lacy was an outgoing, fun nine-year-old. Then, one night, everything changed. She became a shell of herself. Her…
Why have half of secondary school pupils been off with anxiety?
When it comes to anxiety, therapists and psychologists often talk about a “cycle of avoidance”: a pattern of…
Constantly worried and overwhelmed? Therapist shares 8 tips to manage anxiety
Anxiety is a natural sense of dread, especially when you are anticipating an upcoming event. It can even…
Researchers point to mitochondria as a missing link between mental health and brain function
A stressful year leads to anxiety. Lasting isolation gives way to depression. An old trauma nags until it becomes paralyzing. Psychological and social experiences shape the brain, potentially leading to mental…
Australia risks creating a generation of ‘chronically anxious’ kids unless changes are made to the National Curriculum, report warns
Australia risks creating a generation of “chronically anxious” young people unless limits are placed on the teaching of…
‘AGT’ judge Howie Mandel on OCD: ‘I’m in this nightmare’
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A new trial investigates whether the MIND diet can be scaled for obesity management
Researchers in Sweden are testing whether a brain-healthy MIND diet can be realistically adopted by adults with obesity,…
Are you SAD? How to fight against the winter blues
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—until it’s not. For many Americans, the holiday season and its…
10 Smart Ways People Handled Stress In The 1970s That Modern Generations Won’t Even Try
While the idea of “wellness” today has been misconstrued with consumerism and immediate gratification, the true roots of…