A 22-year-old woman, Morgan Geyser, was recently caught in Posen, Illinois, after leaving her group home in Wisconsin. She had cut off her monitoring bracelet and was found at a truck stop with a 42-year-old man. The man was charged with trespassing and released, while Geyser awaits transfer to Cook County Jail for an extradition hearing. Geyser's story goes back to...
Joshua Enneking, a 26-year-old who loved baseball, lacrosse, and tinkering with cars, had a hidden struggle. He was close with his family, especially his nephew, and always brought laughter to the room. But behind his tough exterior, he battled depression and suicidal thoughts. He turned to ChatGPT for support, sharing his darkest moments with the AI chatbot. His fam...
Morgan Geyser, now 22, made headlines in 2014 for a shocking crime. She and a friend stabbed another girl 19 times, claiming it was to please "Slender Man, " a creepy internet character. Both were sent to mental health facilities. Recently, Geyser was moved to a group home and given a monitoring bracelet. But now, she's missing. Police say Geyser cut off her bracele...
Thanksgiving is a time for family, but what if your family isn't there to celebrate with you? For many people, holidays can be a painful reminder of what they don't have. They might feel lonely, isolated, or even bitter when surrounded by others' happy families. Some people host their own gatherings, inviting friends who are also alone. They cook, decorate, and sing...
Teenagers often experiment with substances as they navigate the complex world of growing up. This behavior isn't random; it's tied to their experiences, friendships, and family life. A recent study looked at over 68, 000 Danish teens to understand how different patterns of substance use affect their health and safety. The study found four main groups of teens based ...
Maine is stepping up to tackle the growing mental health crisis among young people. A big donation of $1. 6 million from David Evans Shaw is fueling a new project called the SHAW Challenge. This isn't just another quick fix. It's a four-year plan to make a real difference in schools and communities across the state. The SHAW Challenge is all about building a strong ...
Brandon Buckingham, a well-known YouTuber and musician, has been fighting a serious health battle. He recently shared that he's in the ICU with multiple organ failures. This news came as a shock to his fans, who have been following his journey closely. Just a few days before, Brandon had told his followers that doctors suspected he might have tuberculosis, septic pn...
Meta Platforms, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, has been accused of hiding research that showed its products negatively impact users' mental health. In a legal battle, school districts in the U. S. claim Meta shut down a study called "Project Mercury" after it found that taking a break from these platforms reduced feelings of depression, anxiety, lonelines...
Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, has been accused of hiding research that shows their platforms can harm mental health. This came to light in court documents from a lawsuit filed by U. S. school districts against Meta and other social media companies. In 2020, Meta conducted a study called "Project Mercury. " They worked with a survey company to see ...
Did you know that if you work in Michigan's food and beverage industry, you can get free mental health support? It's true! The program, called Behind You, is designed to help people in this often stressful field. You might qualify if you work at least 30 hours a week and have been on the job for six months. This includes everyone from farmers to delivery drivers, and...