Half of US teens spend over 4 hours daily on screens, CDC study finds
A new CDC study reveals that half of American teens spend four or more hours each day on screens, with links to increased rates of anxiety and depression.
A new CDC study reveals that half of American teens spend four or more hours each day on screens, with links to increased rates of anxiety and depression.
Problem gambling grows along with revenue, study finds
With online gambling expanding across the U.S., new research reveals increasing gambling problems, sparking concerns for financial and mental health impacts.
With online gambling expanding across the U.S., new research reveals increasing gambling problems, sparking concerns for financial and mental health impacts.
Family honors parents by walking for Alzheimer's cure: 'They were amazing parents'
FOX 29 has been talking about the Walk to End Alzheimer’s events happening around the Delaware Valley, in hopes of finding a cure. One Montgomery County family explains why they are participating in Philly’s walk next month.
FOX 29 has been talking about the Walk to End Alzheimer’s events happening around the Delaware Valley, in hopes of finding a cure. One Montgomery County family explains why they are participating in Philly’s walk next month.
Survey: Nearly 40% of Gen Z workers skip lunch due to workload, guilt
A new survey reveals that almost 40% of Gen Z workers skip lunch due to guilt and heavy workloads, highlighting the pressures of modern work culture.
A new survey reveals that almost 40% of Gen Z workers skip lunch due to guilt and heavy workloads, highlighting the pressures of modern work culture.
Election stress disorder is real. Here's how to cope with 3 weeks to go
With less than three weeks until Election Day, the Kamala Harris-Donald Trump news blitz can be a lot to handle. Here’s how experts say you can counter election anxiety.
With less than three weeks until Election Day, the Kamala Harris-Donald Trump news blitz can be a lot to handle. Here’s how experts say you can counter election anxiety.
Can video games improve your sleep? Here's what the research shows
A study explores the effects of video games on adult sleep. It reveals that casual gaming may improve sleep quality, while excessive gaming and certain game types can disrupt sleep.
A study explores the effects of video games on adult sleep. It reveals that casual gaming may improve sleep quality, while excessive gaming and certain game types can disrupt sleep.
83% of Gen Z say they have an unhealthy relationship with their phone, data shows
The BePresent 2024 report reveals that 83% of Gen Z believe they have an unhealthy relationship with their phones, leading to significant mental health impacts, including sleep loss and anxiety.
The BePresent 2024 report reveals that 83% of Gen Z believe they have an unhealthy relationship with their phones, leading to significant mental health impacts, including sleep loss and anxiety.
Mental toll of natural disasters | FOX Weather Philly
Psychologist Dr. Jaime Zuckerman talks about the emotional toll of back-to-back natural disasters in Florida.
Psychologist Dr. Jaime Zuckerman talks about the emotional toll of back-to-back natural disasters in Florida.
US suicides remain at highest level in nation’s history
A new report from the CDC reveals that more than 49,000 suicides were reported in 2023, which remain at the highest level in U.S. history.
A new report from the CDC reveals that more than 49,000 suicides were reported in 2023, which remain at the highest level in U.S. history.
See how artists raise mental health awareness through their work
A night of art and performance in Center City as local artists brought together their passion while raising awareness on the importance of mental health. The event also raised money for mental health initiatives.
A night of art and performance in Center City as local artists brought together their passion while raising awareness on the importance of mental health. The event also raised money for mental health initiatives.
Artists use talent to raise awareness for mental health causes
A night of art and performance in Center City as local artists brought together their passion while raising awareness on the importance of mental health. The event also raised money for mental health initiatives.
A night of art and performance in Center City as local artists brought together their passion while raising awareness on the importance of mental health. The event also raised money for mental health initiatives.
Instagram teen accounts roll out this month. Here’s what to know
Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”
Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”
US surgeon general names parent stress an 'urgent public health issue'
In a survey, nearly half of parents said their stress was "completely overwhelming" on most days, according to the advisory.
In a survey, nearly half of parents said their stress was "completely overwhelming" on most days, according to the advisory.
FDA rejects MDMA as psychedelic-based treatment for mental health, PTSD
Federal health officials have declined to approve the psychedelic drug MDMA as a therapy for PTSD.
Federal health officials have declined to approve the psychedelic drug MDMA as a therapy for PTSD.
Sadness, hopelessness in teens may be improving, CDC finds
New data released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlighted improvements in mental health among some U.S. teens.
New data released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlighted improvements in mental health among some U.S. teens.
Philadelphia gun violence: Activists, survivors, challenge city leaders to create safer neighborhoods
Gun violence survivors and safety advocates are calling for change, as local activists urge the city to do more to keep communities safe.
Gun violence survivors and safety advocates are calling for change, as local activists urge the city to do more to keep communities safe.
US surgeon general calls for tobacco-style warning label on social media platforms
Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.
Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.
Mayor Parker proposes $100M addiction, mental health treatment center
A release from the Parker administration on Wednesday said the facility will be built by rehabilitating a city-owned property on State Road, near three Philadelphia prisons.
A release from the Parker administration on Wednesday said the facility will be built by rehabilitating a city-owned property on State Road, near three Philadelphia prisons.
FDA advisers reject MDMA therapy to treat PTSD
FDA advisers raised concerns about clinical trials and questioned study data and potential safety risks of MDMA, including heart problems.
FDA advisers raised concerns about clinical trials and questioned study data and potential safety risks of MDMA, including heart problems.
ADHD diagnosed in about 1 in 9 US children, CDC says
ADHD symptoms include difficulty staying focused, excessive fidgeting, acting without thinking and difficulty with self-control.
ADHD symptoms include difficulty staying focused, excessive fidgeting, acting without thinking and difficulty with self-control.