Professional athletes endure immense pressure to deliver results, keep sponsors satisfied, and constantly stay in the spotlight. Recently, various Olympians have spoken out about the effects this stress has had on their mental health. (Watch the video above.) “It’s been a challenge to kind of figure out what that healthy boundary is for my mental … Read more
siblings have fun on trampoline under blue sky Golero | E+ | Getty Images It’s hard to avoid giving your child a smartphone in this new digital age, but some parents around the world are looking to buck the trend and seek out guidance on how to protect their kids from the harms of smartphone … Read more
When you accomplish something amazing ― like earning a promotion, finishing a passion project or finally paying off your credit card ― you’d think a burst of happiness would be followed by relief. Maybe even a dash of relaxation. Right? Or take these recent days following the announcement of Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign. … Read more
After retiring from 35 years as a teacher, Jeff Kellert began volunteering as a tutor and helped with monthly dinners at his synagogue. Later, he got certified to lead support groups every other week for the National Mental Health Alliance, an organization for relatives of people with mental illness. Altogether, Kellert, 71, volunteers about 30 … Read more
Even the most unbelievable experiences in picturesque places can crumble in the face of family discord. How can you enjoy a sunny day on the beach when you’re trying to dodge your parents’ intrusive questions? Or a visit to an ancient historical site, when you have to broker peace between your adult siblings? You could … Read more
Parents have been alerted that what might look like typical teenage laziness or a tendency to procrastinate could actually be red flags for more serious health concerns. Fiona Yassin, the founder and clinical director of The Wave Clinic, has shed light on the complex factors contributing to teenage procrastination, highlighting recent studies that link it … Read more
If you suffer from stress and anixety, a doctor is recommending you try drinking a cup of ‘healing’ herbal tea to alliviate your symptoms in just a few days. Dr Eric Berg DC says if you do this, you should notice a different after two weeks. Dr Berg is a chiropractor and specialises in healthy … Read more
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Nabila Hamada gave birth to twin boys in Gaza early in the war, in a hospital reeking of decaying bodies and full of displaced people. When Israeli forces threatened the hospital, she and her husband fled with only one of the babies, as medical staff said the other was too … Read more
In otherwise healthy people, Dr. Cheesman says cortisol levels are “usually under tight control by an organ in your brain called the pituitary gland,” which sends a signal to your adrenal glands when you experience any type of stress or when you wake up in the morning. It’s possible for cortisol to be too high … Read more
DETROIT — A Detroit-area county agreed to a $7 million settlement in the death of a man who was severely beaten by another man while in jail for a misdemeanor. Separately, a federal prosecutor announced Monday that the Wayne County jail has agreed to improve how it serves people with disabilities and mental health needs. … Read more
