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Take Five to Refocus

Short of attention? Stress and anxiety, as well as texts and emails, make it hard to stay on task. Here are five ways to improve your focus. >

Improving Mental Health Care for Minority Teens

Lots of kids face mental health challenges, but racial and ethnic minorities are less likely to use mental health services. What can help. >

One of the Best Ways to Protect Kids' Mental Health: Being Active

Mental health conditions among children and teens have increased sharply worldwide. The risk of problems drops when kids are active. >

Do Conservatives Really Have Better Mental Health?

When polled, conservatives rate their mental health better than liberals do. But asking about their mood yields a different result. >

Surprising Findings on Loneliness Around the World

It is not always true that aging raises the likelihood of being lonely. Globally, loneliness is often worse among those in middle age. >

Better Physical, but Not Mental, Health Among U. S. Youth

Teens' physical health has bounced back post-pandemic, but the same is not true of their emotional wellbeing. Anxiety and depression are up. >

When Your Therapist is a Chatbot

Can an online AI-generated therapy session help people dealing with depression, anxiety or eating disorders? The answer appears to be "Yes." >

Help for Patients Coping with Cancer and Alcohol Withdrawal

Psilocybin eased the anger, anxiety and physical distress of patients with cancer and alcohol use disorder, even months after treatment. >

Loneliness Leaves a Message in Your Blood

Loneliness and isolation are not good for you physically or mentally, as their "signature" in your blood shows. Here's how to reconnect. >

Top Health News of 2024: Combat Veterans with TBIs Turn to Psychedelic Drug for Relief

A plant-based psychedelic, ibogaine, shows promise as a way to relieve symptoms of PTSD in veterans with traumatic brain injuries. >

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