MENTAL HEALTH 10 hours ago Graduation ceremonies canceled: How disappointed grads can overcome ‘milestone FOMO’ Amid canceled graduation ceremonies, some students may experience "milestone FOMO." Mental health experts offer tips for handling the emotions after missing this rite of passage.
VIDEO 3 days ago Brain-tapping therapy helps Chicago nurse control COVID-related PTSD Retired nurse Gulden and psychiatrist Dr. Aaron Tendler discuss the efficacy of deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) treatment.
HEALTH 3 days ago Chicago nurse is finally free of COVID-19-related PTSD and depression after electrical brain tapping therapy A Chicago nurse closed out her 40-year career after the coronavirus pandemic left her with PTSD and depression. She revealed how an electrical brain-tapping therapy called deep TMS saved her life.
HEALTH 5 days ago Pastor based in Dallas shares depression journey, urges others to seek help: ‘Don’t hesitate’ Pastors and other clergy members often serve as pillars of support in times of crisis — but what happens when they are the ones who need lifted up? A pastor and mental health professionals chime in.
MENTAL HEALTH May 8 Grieving during Mother’s Day: 5 tips for navigating the first holiday after losing a mom Mother’s Day is a celebration for most — but for those who have lost their moms, it can be a difficult day marked by grief and isolation. A mental health professional offers guidance.
LIFESTYLE May 4 American veterans who commit suicide are 95% male, crisis often driven by family disputes, say experts Veterans who commit suicide are 95% male and the crisis is often driven by marital disputes and a resulting inabiilty to see their children on a regular basis, experts and advocates said.
HEALTH April 30 Common mental health problem can shorten cancer survivors’ lives, study finds: ‘Critical issue’ Cancer survivors who feel lonely tend to have a greater risk of dying, according to research from the American Cancer Society. Researchers and mental health experts offered insights.
SLEEP DISORDERS April 26 ‘Sleep disorder drove my son to suicide,’ New York mother says: ‘Broke my heart’ Derek McFadden was 23 when he took his own life on August 17, 2018, in Tucson, Arizona. His mother, Robin McFadden, said she believes that her son’s insomnia was the “driver" of his suicide.
HEALTH April 11 Retirement and loneliness: 3 tips for seniors to combat sadness during their golden years More than one-third of older adults feel lonely at least once a week, studies show. Experts warn of the dangers of senior loneliness and how to mitigate the risks.
Africa April 2 To raise mental health awareness, Nigerian swims length of Lagos' longest bridge A Nigerian swimmer named Akinrodoye Samuel sought to raise awareness of mental health issues by swimming the length of the longest bridge in Lagos, nearly 7.45 miles.