Addiction, mental health services to be provided in former Fairmount nursing home; neighbors raise concerns

Philadelphia officials are working to help those suffering from homelessness and other related issues, by using an existing city-run facility. It’s in Fairmount and people in the neighborhood claim they knew nothing about it.

Neighbors concerned over plans to provide treatment services in Fairmount
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Philadelphia officials are working to help those suffering from homelessness and other related issues, by using an existing city-run facility. It?s in Fairmount and people in the neighborhood claim they knew nothing about it.

81% of millennials say they can't afford a midlife crisis

Are millennials a generation in crisis? A majority said that type of crisis is a luxury they can’t afford.

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.

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.

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.