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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cat owners could be at higher risk of schizophrenia, study suggests

Snuggling with a cat seems like a loving and relaxing activity, but a new study implies that it might affect your mental health down the line.

Miss USA Noelia Voigt suddenly resigns title – here’s why

Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt has announced that she is resigning from the title. "I realize this may come as a large shock to many," the 24-year-old wrote.

81% of millennials say they can't afford a midlife crisis

Are millennials a generation in crisis? A majority said that type of crisis is a luxury they can’t afford.

More parents are feeling lonely, burned out, new survey says

More than half of parents who participated in the survey said they felt isolated and lonely and burned out due to their responsibilities as a parent.

Study: Anxiety tops mental health concerns for employees

In a recent study, it was discovered that almost 25% of individuals who sought mental health treatment through their employers within the last year identified anxiety as their foremost concern.

Teens turning to TikTok to self-diagnose mental health issues

Young people are turning to social media to research mental health conditions and are self-diagnosing themselves at an increasing rate, a new study found. Here’s what to know.

These simple activities are as effective as therapy for depression, study finds

According to the study authors, walking, jogging, yoga, tai chi, aerobic exercises and strength training were extremely effective at treating depression.