MENTAL HEALTH

May 25 2026CELEBRITIES

Fitness Influencer Shares Struggle With Grief and Small Steps Forward

When someone you love dies, even simple tasks can feel impossible. Fitness expert Jeff Nippard knows this firsthand after losing his fiancée Stephanie Buttermore in early 2023. Recently, he posted about how he’s been trying to rebuild his routine despite overwhelming sadness. Living temporarily in a

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May 23 2026HEALTH

CBT in Nursing Schools: Are Future Nurses Learning These Skills?

Around the world, mental health challenges are becoming more common. Because of this, there’s a growing demand for treatments backed by solid research. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is one proven method that helps people manage their thoughts and emotions. Nurses, especially those working in m

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May 22 2026HEALTH

Exploring Student Minds: A New Way to Spot Depression, Anxiety and Stress

Researchers looked at the mental health of 424 Bangladeshi university students who answered an online survey in July 2024, a time of social and political tension. They found that many students reported strong symptoms: two‑thirds felt depressed, over seventy percent were anxious and more than half e

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May 22 2026HEALTH

A New Start for Grandparents and Grandchild

The grandmother feels overwhelmed by the demands of her daughter‑in‑law, who is pregnant and dealing with anxiety. She has received many hostile texts from the mother‑to‑be, which have taken a toll on her mental health. The daughter‑in‑law refuses medication and blames the grandparents for eve

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May 22 2026HEALTH

Are young people really freaking out about climate change?

The world’s climate keeps heating up. Scientists call it global warming, not just weather changes. It brings stronger storms, hotter days, and unpredictable seasons. For many young people, just hearing the news can feel like a big weight on their shoulders. Some feel anxious or sad without even noti

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May 22 2026CRIME

Two teens with troubled pasts behind mosque shooting in San Diego

Eighteen-year-old Caleb Vazquez left a mental health facility the morning before he and a 17-year-old partner carried out a deadly shooting at a San Diego mosque, leaving three people dead. Police had previously flagged Vazquez after a welfare check at his home last year, following a 911 call about

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May 20 2026HEALTH

Teen Care in Boise: What Families Need to Know

Families face tough choices when a teen’s mental health or substance use problems no longer improve with regular counseling. In Boise, many turn to a residential program after other options fail. These centers are not just overnight stays; they provide a structured setting where teens live, learn, a

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May 20 2026HEALTH

Springfield’s Addiction Help Faces Major Shift Without Detox Beds

Western Massachusetts is losing one of its few detox centers this week, as the Carlson Recovery Center moves away from round-the-clock medical care for severe withdrawal cases. Instead, it will focus on stabilization services—less intense but still supportive treatment for most people seeking recove

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May 19 2026HEALTH

How Hidden Chemicals Could Be Hurting Your Kidneys Without You Knowing

Every day, tiny amounts of man-made chemicals slip into water and soil, slowly building up in our bodies. These substances, called PFAS, are found in everything from food wrappers to firefighting foam. Scientists recently focused on one specific PFAS called OBS and its surprising effect on the kidne

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May 19 2026HEALTH

Sports activities might help teens in rural Nepal feel better mentally

In rural Nepal, many teens struggle with mental health issues but have little access to support. Researchers tested whether adding fun sports like football, dance, and martial arts could make a difference. They designed a 10-month program that included weekly sports sessions, community events, and h

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