Anxiety

LGBTQ+ Suicide Rate

1 in 10 LGBTQ+ young people attempted suicide in the last year, report shows

Yawning could help cool down the brain and strengthen social bonds

Drinking soda linked to higher risk of anxiety in adolescents, study finds

Soda Mental Health

Worrying about aging doesn't help — it actually may speed up the process

Women Aging Anxiety

Many young people are being prescribed multiple psychiatric drugs at once — which can be risky

Antidepressants Mental Health

Sweating it out in saunas has a variety of physical and mental health benefits

Psychiatric disorders share more genetic overlap than scientists realized, study shows

Mental illness genes

Not all people who die by suicide are depressed — despite common thought

Suicide Prevention Genetics

As a health writer, here are five steps I took in 2025 that improved my life

Steps Better Health Naps

Energy drinks offer a jolt, but indulging in them can lead to adverse health effects

Red Bull Energy Drinks

Children's mental health improved after schools reopening during the pandemic

Schools Depression COVID

After a lifetime of seasonal depression, I finally tried light therapy. Here's what I learned

Light Lamp SAD

Even a weeklong break from social media improves mental health, study says

Social Media Detox

Thanksgiving travel may be particularly stressful this year. Here are tips to cope with the uncertainties and frustrations

Thanksgiving Travel Stress

Singing the national anthem before sporting events has helped this South Jersey woman cope with OCD

Ryan Brown Singing

Male views on masculinity are gradually shifting — and that's good for their mental health

Up against a deadline? Drinking water may reduce your stress levels

Severe morning sickness doubles risk of mental health disorders after childbirth

Pregnancy Morning Sickness

People with behavioral health disorders often marry spouses with the same conditions, study finds

Marriage Mental Health

Are the Sunday scaries ruining your weekends? Here's how to cope

Sunday Scaries Work Stress

Most college freshmen feel homesick – recognizing this is the first step toward coping with it

College Homesickness

Is knuckle cracking bad for joints and can it cause arthritis?

Children's Health

Youth athletes, not just professionals, may face mental health risks from repeated traumatic brain injuries

Some people avoid roller coasters out of intense fear, but do they pose any actual health risks?

For most kids, camp homesickness is just a 'bump in the road.' A CHOP expert explains how parents should respond

Camp Homesickness

Vacations offer more than a good time — they boost mental and physical health, too

Vacation Health Benefits

Alternative Medicine

Anxiety diagnoses have fueled growth of Pennsylvania's medical marijuana program

Pennsylvania Marijuana Anxiety

Dogs are great for therapy — even when sessions are held virtually

Summertime got you feeling down? Here's how to beat heat-induced blues

Summer SAD Tips

How children use screens matters more than how much time they spend on them

Child Screen Time

Alternative Medicine

For cancer patients with depression, psilocybin may provide lasting relief

Alternative Medicine

Riley Cote quietly used cannabis to calm his nerves as a Flyer. Now, he says, NHL players are far more open about using it

Subtle cyberbullying, like excluding peers from group chats, is just as traumatic as overt attacks, study shows

The Wedge, a Philly mental health and addiction services provider, to close due to financial constraints

Wedge Recovery Centers

Indoor plants do more than beautify a room. They boost mental health, too

Indoor Plants Mood

The ice bucket challenge is back, and this time it's raising money for mental health awareness

Stressed by the stock market volatility? Here are tips for managing anxiety during economic uncertainty

Financial Stress Tips

Could AI replace your therapist? New research suggests the technology could play a role in mental health care

ai therapy.jpg

Feeling FOMO for something that's not even fun? It's not the event you're missing, it's the bonding

Laughing gas appears to reduce depression, but researchers don't totally understand why

laughing gas dentist

Ahead of her Philly show, Kathy Griffin opens up about her battles with cancer, addiction and PTSD

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