The U.S. surgeon general has called on Congress to require warning labels on social media platforms similar to those now mandatory on cigarette boxes. In a Monday opinion piece in the The New York Times, Dr. Vivek Murthy said that social media is a contributing factor in the mental health crisis among young people. “It … Read more
The U.S. surgeon general has called on Congress to require warning labels on social media platforms similar to those now mandatory on cigarette boxes. In a Monday opinion piece in the The New York Times, Dr. Vivek Murthy said that social media is a contributing factor in the mental health crisis among young people. “It is … Read more
“You just always have to be healthy.” A former co-worker used to snarkily say this to me at every group work meal whenever I ordered a salad or something else vegetarian, which I was at the time. She always said it in a way that suggested she perceived what was on my plate as an … Read more
PORTLAND, Maine — An Army health official told a panel investigating a mass shooting by a reservist who was experiencing a psychiatric breakdown that there are limitations in health care coverage for reservists compared with full-time soldiers. There are no Army hospitals in New England, and reservists generally don’t qualify for care through Veterans Administration … Read more
Long hours, heavy workloads, tight deadlines, job insecurity, a lack of control over your schedule and generally feeling unsupported can leave you feeling unhappy and discontented with your work environment. If gone unchecked for too long, this kind of chronic workplace stress can lead to job burnout. As a Harvard-trained psychologist, one of the best ways … Read more
Most of us spend the majority of our waking lives at work, so it’s no surprise that our jobs can have a big impact on our overall mental health and wellbeing. While work can add stress, sadness and anger to our lives, some also find fulfillment, purpose and happiness through work. According to Gallup’s 2024 … Read more
Four in 10 adults have cancelled dates, parties, and even rearranged job interviews – because they were suffering from problem skin. A poll, of 1,000 adults who suffer with spots and acne, found 21% can be affected by their skin for more than two weeks in one month, with as many as 29% saying their … Read more
HIGH FALLS, N.Y. — The last time Emily Abramson saw Andy Neiman, he was in the waiting area of a hospital emergency department. She knew her brother was in trouble. But she figured he’d be safe. It was before dawn on May 21, 2021, just a few hours after Emily had found Andy confused, agitated … Read more
Back in December 2015, Dan Rowe was on the cusp of a new adventure. His first baby was about to be born and he was excited to become “the perfect dad, hands-on, involved at every stage”. But while Dan now has a great relationship with his son, he had no idea that his journey into … Read more
The results sounds promising, but Michael Ostacher, a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University who’s not involved with Lykos and wasn’t on the FDA panel, says there’s a big problem: “It’s unclear whether or not the participation in the study and anticipation of the effect is what makes people better, rather than … Read more
