Half of US teens spend over 4 hours daily on screens, CDC study finds
A new CDC study reveals that half of American teens spend four or more hours each day on screens, with links to increased rates of anxiety and depression.
A new CDC study reveals that half of American teens spend four or more hours each day on screens, with links to increased rates of anxiety and depression.
Problem gambling grows along with revenue, study finds
With online gambling expanding across the U.S., new research reveals increasing gambling problems, sparking concerns for financial and mental health impacts.
With online gambling expanding across the U.S., new research reveals increasing gambling problems, sparking concerns for financial and mental health impacts.
Election stress disorder is real. Here's how to cope with 3 weeks to go
With less than three weeks until Election Day, the Kamala Harris-Donald Trump news blitz can be a lot to handle. Here’s how experts say you can counter election anxiety.
With less than three weeks until Election Day, the Kamala Harris-Donald Trump news blitz can be a lot to handle. Here’s how experts say you can counter election anxiety.
Can video games improve your sleep? Here's what the research shows
A study explores the effects of video games on adult sleep. It reveals that casual gaming may improve sleep quality, while excessive gaming and certain game types can disrupt sleep.
A study explores the effects of video games on adult sleep. It reveals that casual gaming may improve sleep quality, while excessive gaming and certain game types can disrupt sleep.
Dallas County launches its own dedicated opioid overdose prevention hotline
Compared to last year, opioid-related deaths are down. However, the evolution of fentanyl has created a new challenge for North Texas.
Compared to last year, opioid-related deaths are down. However, the evolution of fentanyl has created a new challenge for North Texas.
Doomscrolling costs us 3 days a month, survey finds
The average American spends six hours consuming some type of media every day, and there’s a correlation between excessive media scrolling and “very poor” mental health, a new survey reveals.
The average American spends six hours consuming some type of media every day, and there’s a correlation between excessive media scrolling and “very poor” mental health, a new survey reveals.
83% of Gen Z say they have an unhealthy relationship with their phone, data shows
The BePresent 2024 report reveals that 83% of Gen Z believe they have an unhealthy relationship with their phones, leading to significant mental health impacts, including sleep loss and anxiety.
The BePresent 2024 report reveals that 83% of Gen Z believe they have an unhealthy relationship with their phones, leading to significant mental health impacts, including sleep loss and anxiety.
'Absolutely tragic situation': Fort Worth releases police shooting video
Fort Worth police released body camera video showing parts of what happened during an officer-involved shooting that ended with a man’s suicide.
Fort Worth police released body camera video showing parts of what happened during an officer-involved shooting that ended with a man’s suicide.
Operation Lone Star leaders tout recent improvements for improving morale among National Guard troops
Securing the southern border is challenging for Texas National Guard troops both physically and, oftentimes, mentally. That's why state lawmakers are examining the impact Operation Lone Star is having on the health and well-being of troops assigned to the mission.
Securing the southern border is challenging for Texas National Guard troops both physically and, oftentimes, mentally. That's why state lawmakers are examining the impact Operation Lone Star is having on the health and well-being of troops assigned to the mission.
Instagram teen accounts roll out this month. Here’s what to know
Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”
Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”
US surgeon general names parent stress an 'urgent public health issue'
In a survey, nearly half of parents said their stress was "completely overwhelming" on most days, according to the advisory.
In a survey, nearly half of parents said their stress was "completely overwhelming" on most days, according to the advisory.
Work-related stress may cause irregular heartbeat, study finds
Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, can lead to stroke, heart failure or other cardiovascular complications.
Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, can lead to stroke, heart failure or other cardiovascular complications.
Senate passes Kids Online Safety Act, aims to protect children from social media harms
The Kids Online Safety Act passed the Senate in a bipartisan 91-3 vote on Tuesday.
The Kids Online Safety Act passed the Senate in a bipartisan 91-3 vote on Tuesday.
Pets can smell your stress, study finds
A new study reveals that dogs can detect human stress through their sense of smell, reacting emotionally to higher levels of the hormone cortisol in sweat.
A new study reveals that dogs can detect human stress through their sense of smell, reacting emotionally to higher levels of the hormone cortisol in sweat.
North Texas initiative providing law enforcement with mental health assistance expands statewide
The Texas Blue Chip program, modeled after a similar program from Arlington Police, was initially introduced after a gunman shot and killed eight innocent people at the Allen Premium Outlets on May 26, 2023.
The Texas Blue Chip program, modeled after a similar program from Arlington Police, was initially introduced after a gunman shot and killed eight innocent people at the Allen Premium Outlets on May 26, 2023.
US surgeon general calls for tobacco-style warning label on social media platforms
Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.
Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.
ADHD diagnosed in about 1 in 9 US children, CDC says
ADHD symptoms include difficulty staying focused, excessive fidgeting, acting without thinking and difficulty with self-control.
ADHD symptoms include difficulty staying focused, excessive fidgeting, acting without thinking and difficulty with self-control.
Some teen girls using smartphone up to 6 hours per day, study finds
Researchers found that 17% of the teen girls surveyed are potentially addicted to social media, and more than a third have potential anxiety disorders.
Researchers found that 17% of the teen girls surveyed are potentially addicted to social media, and more than a third have potential anxiety disorders.
Pink noise? Brown noise? Why white noise has colorful competition
White noise is well-known for masking sounds, but pink, brown, and other colored noises are gaining popularity for their potential benefits on sleep, concentration, and relaxation despite limited scientific research.
White noise is well-known for masking sounds, but pink, brown, and other colored noises are gaining popularity for their potential benefits on sleep, concentration, and relaxation despite limited scientific research.
Campaign emphasizes importance of normalizing mental health care
Mental health advocates are asking people across the country to pause and normalize their psychological well-being.
Mental health advocates are asking people across the country to pause and normalize their psychological well-being.