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Daylight saving time ends Sunday, a sign that winter isn't far away, People prone to seasonal depression are bracing themselves. Many have found strategies to get through the dark days.
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He ended up at a VA Medical Center in Gainesville seeking a voluntary stay for mental health treatment. Instead, he was involuntarily held under Florida’s Baker Act. Six months later, he killed himself.
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Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD, affects about 5% of people who menstruate, but a lack of research and limited awareness — even among health care providers — can make getting care difficult.
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The treatment involves implanting electrodes in the brain that are attached to a device placed under the skin in the chest. Recent research is promising, and doctors believe federal approval may come soon.
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The NPR host has launched a new series called "Healing 2.0." Vedantam tells us why he's bringing us this series as we head into what is supposedly the happiest time of the year.
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“No one ever forgets 911. No one ever forgets 411. And now, no one will ever forget 988,” says one mental heath expert.
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Experts caution that suicide is complicated, but a main driver is availability of guns. "I know it's complicated, I really do. But we have to be able to do something," says a Pasco mom whose son shot himself.
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At a time of rising rates of depression and anxiety among teens, the American Psychological Association warns parents their children need more protection when they are online.
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Residents who spend more than 30 percent of their paycheck on rent are shown to experience higher rates of anxiety and depression, according to a study published by the National Library of Medicine.
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A college administrator says many students seeking mental health care prefer the privacy of teletherapy over an in-person appointment — even when they call in from an on-campus location.
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In 2021, cannabis sales increased to $30 billion, 40% higher than the previous year. The United States is expected to make up 75% of global cannabis sales in 2026.
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The Mental Health for Heroes Foundation hopes to provide around 250 hours of paid counseling a month and other mental health services to first responders and their families.