Mental Health

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Researchers' findings on depression mechanism could better explain one of its worst symptoms

Study proves success of exercise as treatment in psychiatric patients

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Children's Health

Suicide rates soar among young females, narrowing long-standing gender gap, study says

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Not all doctors are behind 'revolutionary' ketamine-based antidepressant

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New mental health care guidelines for females promote empathy, empowerment

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Daybreaker pool party happening at Vesper Dayclub in Northern Liberties

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Broccoli derivative may prove to be a viable schizophrenia treatment, study finds

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CHOP to offer free pediatric mental health webinar series

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City of Philadelphia to host free mental health events throughout May

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Chrissy Teigen joins forces with Pa-based health network for postpartum depression awareness

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Local brewery starts crafting 'Do Attend' beer in time for April 27 furnace party

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A quick trick to naturally boost your mood? Smile, researchers say

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Health Insurance

New Jersey law will help ease financial burden of mental health treatment

Oprah and Prince Harry to produce mental health series for Apple TV+

Some people loathe ASMR, while others can't even experience it

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Children's Health

ADHD diagnoses rise sharply among Philadelphia-area children

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Most mental health apps lack any sort of scientific validation

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There’s an entire television series based on this controversial mental illness

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Teens have less face time with their friends – and are lonelier than ever

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Former Eagle, former Flyer to talk health benefits of using THC and CBD

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Here's the scoop on misophonia — the disorder that makes people sensitive to certain sounds

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Youth mental health crisis in America is real – and staggering

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Alzheimer's disease risk linked to health of extended family members

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Always connected with thousands of ‘friends’ – yet feeling all alone

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FDA approves new medication for severe depression

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Rock steady: why are crystals making a comeback?

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Diabulimia is a serious eating disorder that most people have never heard of

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The fascinating way weighted blankets work their magic

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Pyt: the Danish word the world needs to combat stress

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These women are living healthy and sharing their eating disorder experiences

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Esketamine: what you need to know about this promising new drug for treatment-resistant depression

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A ketamine-like drug is inching toward FDA approval to treat severe depression

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Health panel announces effort to assist women experiencing pregnancy-related depression

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Birth control pills may hinder women's recognition of facial expressions, study finds

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A month without Facebook impacts your well-being, according to new study

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Postpartum psychosis is real, rare and dangerous

A new study discovered a really romantic method of overcoming stress

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