14-year-old girl overcomes extreme bullying after suicide attempt

Two years ago, a 12-year-old Philadelphia girl attempted to take her own life. Now, she is speaking openly about her mental health journey in the hopes of helping others who are struggling.

'I'm not ashamed': Eagles guard Brandon Brooks talks openly about anxiety

Philadelphia Eagles right guard Brandon Brooks said pressure of trying to live up to a new contract led to an anxiety attack that forced him out of Sunday's game.

Kamala Harris to propose doubling mental health treatment beds

Sen. Kamala Harris wants to double the number of mental health treatment beds available across the country and increase access to virtual mental health counseling.

More college students seeking mental health help on campus

More college students are turning to their schools for help with anxiety, depression and other mental health problems, and many must wait weeks for treatment or find help elsewhere as campus clinics struggle to meet demand, an Associated Press review of more than three dozen public universities found.

2 Men walk 500 miles on a mission to raise awareness and end veteran suicide

Walking 500 miles and raising awareness about suicide rates among veterans. Two men walked through Bensalem, Bucks County for the good cause.

Federal health officials link childhood trauma to adult illness

U.S. health officials estimate that millions of cases of heart disease and other illnesses are linked to abuse and other physical and psychological harm suffered early in life.

Eating dark chocolate may reduce risk of depression, study suggests

With Halloween right around the corner, it's worth noting that some candy may be better for our health — a recent study suggests that eating chocolate, especially dark chocolate, is linked to lower odds of depressive symptoms.

Military sees frustrating trend as suicide rate rises

Military suicides have surged to a record high among active duty troops, continuing a deadly trend that Pentagon officials say is frustrating and they are struggling to counter.

Trump considers mental institutions as answer to gun violence

White House staff members are looking for ways to incorporate the president's desire for more institutions into a long list of other measures aimed at reducing gun violence.

Miniature horses allowed to fly as service animals, Department of Transportation announces

The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced that miniature horses are still officially allowed to fly as service animals in all cabins of commercial planes, in a statement aiming to define the guidelines regarding protections for emotional support and psychiatric service cats, dogs and the tiny equines.