A new report by the Pew Research Center reveals that nearly half of American teens say they're online almost all the time. This is despite worries about how social media and phone use impact their mental health. YouTube remains the favorite platform, with 90% of teens watching videos there daily. Ho
Italian alpine skier Sofia Goggia is known for her speed and determination on the slopes. But after a severe leg injury last February, her world came to a halt. Not only did her body suffer, but her mental health took a big hit too. She struggled to find her way back, until her friend Lindsey Vonn,
You might have heard that people who catch SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can face mental health issues. But what about those who don't even know they're infected? A new study set out to answer this question and found some interesting results. The study looked at whether mental health
For a long time, we've known that mental health services aren't equally used across racial groups. While Black and White populations have gotten more attention, the Asian and Latine communities are often lumped together. But what if there are important differences within these groups that we're miss
Noah Lyles is known for his vibrant personality and speed on the track. But behind the scenes, he's faced challenges you wouldn't expect. Before the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, Lyles was dealing with depression. It got so bad that he almost quit the sport. Imagine the fastest man in the world considerin
Ever wondered what it takes to help folks with mental health struggles avoid going to jail? The Los Angeles County Rapid Diversion Program, or RDP, is doing just that. Launched in 2019, this program is different from the usual way of handling pretrial mental health cases. It's running in seven court
Homelessness is a multifaceted challenge connected to mental health struggles, poverty, and substance misuse. The Housing First approach, though commendable, falls short. It's like providing someone with a house while disregarding the reasons they lost their home. This method aligns with neoliberal
Researchers have been quick to blame social media for negative impacts on teens' mental health, but is it the whole story? A recent study decided to find out by tracking 154 teenagers aged 12 to 15 every four hours for two weeks. They wanted to see if using social media causes more negative emotions
Imagine Germany’s new payment system for inpatient mental health care, where hospitals get paid based on the patient’s diagnosis. This system is called diagnosis-related payment, and it’s designed to encourage hospitals to treat patients more efficiently. But which hospitals are jumping on board? Tu
The COVID-19 pandemic had a unique impact on women's health behaviors and mental health in the UK. Research using nationwide data (UKHLS) and a specific analysis method showed that women were more adversely affected than men. Women were 3. 2 percentage points less likely to adopt a healthy lifestyle
