Hope For Hallie color run raises awareness for suicide prevention
FOX 29’s Ellen Kolodziej heads to the Hope For Hallie Color Run in Swarthmore where she spoke to Hallie’s parents who gave insight on who she was and the importance of suicide prevention.
More parents are feeling lonely, burned out, new survey says
More than half of parents who participated in the survey said they felt isolated and lonely and burned out due to their responsibilities as a parent.
Study: Anxiety tops mental health concerns for employees
In a recent study, it was discovered that almost 25% of individuals who sought mental health treatment through their employers within the last year identified anxiety as their foremost concern.
Is My Teen Okay? Helping teens cope with increasing pressures
Since COVID, teen suicide rates have climbed steadily. In this special, FOX 29 talks with mental health experts, parents and teens about how to find ways to cope with anxiety and depression.
No link between Ozempic and suicide, EU drug regulators say
It's the latest group to conclude there's no known tie between obesity drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy and suicide.
Study suggests mental health issues in teen boys often go undetected
A recent pediatrics study revealed a sharp decline in antidepressant prescriptions for young men since March 2020, suggesting their mental health issues might be underreported or overlooked.
Report: 1 in 10 school-aged kids has ADHD
The report found that the prevalence of ADHD was higher in boys than girls.
Scientists suggest venting worsens anger, while breathing calms rage
After analyzing data from over 150 studies on what makes people angry, scientists at Ohio State University determined that venting can actually make things worse.
City leaders host packed healing town hall for students, families facing constant violence
Community leaders hosted a healing town hall at Imhotep High School, after fatal shooting of 17-year-old student.
Single LSD dose provides lasting relief from anxiety, researchers find
MM120, an LSD formulation designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, was recently granted a breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA.
Most US teens feel peaceful without smartphones, study finds
A recent Pew Center Research study delved into the relationship between teenagers and their smartphones.
East Lansdowne healing event held for community to honor family killed in shooting, house fire
A community healing event was held in East Lansdowne, as neighbors are still coming to grips with the tragic shooting and fire that took the lives of one family.
These simple activities are as effective as therapy for depression, study finds
According to the study authors, walking, jogging, yoga, tai chi, aerobic exercises and strength training were extremely effective at treating depression.
Lil Jon drops meditation album: Here's what inspired him
Lil Jon describes his meditation album as "10 guided meditations to relieve anxiety, boost focus, and find peace."
Officer replaces therapy pig for young boy after tragic animal attack
A Kansas police officer stepped in to replace a therapy pig for a young boy after the original one was attacked by another animal.
California could legalize psychedelic therapy after rejecting ‘magic mushroom’ decriminalization
A pair of California lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill on Tuesday to allow people 21 and older to consume psychedelic mushrooms under professional supervision as part of an agenda to tackle the state’s mental health and substance use crises.
Kids who consume energy drinks are more prone to mental health disorders, study finds
Energy drinks could pose a risk to young brains, according to new research.
Dementia among younger people is linked to 15 factors, major study reveals
Early-onset dementia has been on the rise in recent years, and a new study suggests there are a wide range of risk factors — some genetic, and some controlled through lifestyle changes.
Meta to shield teens on Instagram, Facebook from self-harm, eating disorders content
Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders.