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A new study finds that couples who experience moments of awe together report higher relationship satisfaction and a deeper sense of connection. These shared experiences of wonder foster relationship flourishing better…
A producer for our new audio series, ‘The AI Therapist,’ shares what to know about the rise of mental-health AI services. Plus, boomers are smoking more pot and vacation can improve your health.
The disorder may affect hundreds of thousands of people in the UK, but many face significant delays in getting a diagnosis.
Liberzon, who served as the study’s lead psychiatrist and PTSD expert, said that once available to patients, MeRT will be the only FDA-cleared nonmedication treatment option specifically for PTSD.
Yoga may help support eating disorder recovery by encouraging body acceptance, self-compassion, emotional balance, and a healthier connection with the body.
A new survey details exactly who people share their smartphone location data with and the motivations driving these digital disclosures. While couples often track each other for practical coordination, family members…
Sherry Lynn James opened the mystery bag, took a single hit and collapsed. When her son found her, James wasn’t breathing.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi compared Trump’s Strait of Hormuz remarks to symptoms of schizophrenia, citing “hallucinations” and “delusions” in an X post.
Obsessing over your looks should not take up all your energy, says psychologist Diana Hill. If you're struggling with uncomfortable thoughts about your body, ground yourself with these techniques.
People age 65 and up are more likely than other age groups to die after being hit by a vehicle.
Despite President Donald Trump’s promises to make fertility treatment more affordable, the overall costs for one IVF cycle in the U.S. remain in the tens of thousands of dollars. So more Americans than ever are going to…
The agreements, covering issues like drug pricing, reducing the use of synthetic food dyes, and cutting back on insurance prior authorization rules, were announced with fanfare and touted as victories. But it’s not clear…
Tech CEOs face hidden mental health risks as ambition, risk-taking and intense drive can affect leadership, employees, entire organizations ...
Officials involved in the Franklin County Detention Center’s addiction treatment program sat down with health care reporter Emily Bader at the latest in a series of Monitor Talks.
Mental health is emerging as one of the most significant shifts in South African healthcare demand — and it is unfolding fastest among young people.
The Healey administration rolled out a statewide campaign to bolster career interest in the behavioral healthcare sector, where persistent workforce shortages have made it difficult for some Bay ...
Police officer, veteran and former correctional officer Jeff Benaim ran from Montauk to Manhattan to raise money and awareness for veteran and first responder mental health ...
A new MRI-based tool could offer clues about what lies ahead, giving families a clearer look at disease progression.
A taxpayer-funded study of children and young adults taking puberty blockers and hormone treatments found no improvement in youth mental health. The Oversight Project, a watchdog group, obtained the ...
In an attempt to minimize the threat posed by gambling harm, the Ukrainian government has greenlit a new three-year plan.
Cannabidiol (CBD) may have therapeutic potential for treating psychosis associated with schizophrenia, according to a new scientific review examining how the cannabinoid interacts with brain receptors ...
Proposals for curbing social media use among children have wide support, but critics say they are ineffective.
Today, we have so many people being diagnosed with autism that wouldn’t have been diagnosed 10, 15 years ago,” the lead author said.
The new unit features private patient rooms, calming environments, and lighting designed to mimic natural daylight cycles.
For Amit, it all started with a college poker game. Now he's in recovery from a gambling addiction that consumed him and his parents.
Two habits often branded manipulative — letting others reach your idea and telling people what they want to hear — actually signal sharp social intelligence.
While not as popular as THC and CBD, cannabigerol (CBG) has properties that a new study suggests may reduce a schizophrenia-like memory deficit.
Health trusts are now spending ten times more money on diagnosing ADHD than they were a year ago, with NHS leaders labelling the costs 'unsustainable'.
Spending hours each day on social media may be more closely connected to depression than many other parts of daily life, according to a large study that examined more than a decade of survey data.
Ukraine has approved its first cross-sector strategy to combat gambling addiction, with a three-year operational plan spanning 2027-2029.