Loneliness linked to increased risk of dementia, cognitive decline: study
A new study shows loneliness increases the risk for dementia and cognitive impairment.
14-year-old dies by suicide after Santa Clara schoolmates bully him about being homeless: father
A South Bay father said his teenage son took his own life after being bullied by other students at the high school they attended because he was homeless.
Your candidate lost? Here’s how to cope with post-election stress
With emotions running high, here are expert-backed tips to help you cope if the election results aren’t what you hoped, including managing stress, finding support, and staying grounded.
5 tips to ease Election Day anxiety
Anxious much? A Kaiser psychologist offers some Election Day tips on how to relieve some of that Election Day tension.
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.
Lori Vallow: New lawyers for 'Doomsday Mom' move to withdraw mental evaluation request
New lawyers for Lori Vallow are asking to withdraw a previous for the so-called 'Doomsday Mom' to undergo a mental competency evaluation.
Americans are anxious, frustrated about 2024 presidential race, poll finds
A new poll found that about 7 in 10 Americans are feeling anxious or frustrated about the 2024 presidential campaign.
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.
Character.AI lawsuit: Florida mom claims chatbot encouraged 14-year-old son to take his life
A Florida mom has filed a lawsuit against Character.AI, an artificial intelligence company, alleging that one of its chatbots encouraged her 14-year-old son to kill himself and failed to recognize the warning signs he typed in.
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.
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.
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.
States sue TikTok over claims it's addictive, harmful to children
More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday.
Increase in school threats causing more anxiety
An increase in school threats in recent weeks is causing some anxiety among students and parents. We sat down with licensed clinical social worker Michael Klinkner on the best way parents can talk to their kids about safety and other related matters.
US suicides remain at highest level in nation’s history
A new report from the CDC reveals that more than 49,000 suicides were reported in 2023, which remain at the highest level in U.S. history.
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.”
Phoenix church honors those lost to suicide
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and a Valley church is remembering those who are no longer with us. Saints Simon and Jude Cathedral in Phoenix held a mass of remembrance on Sunday morning. People in attendance were given flowers as a way to remember their loved ones.
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.
AZ coach focuses on mental health for players
It's back to school for students across the Valley, and for student athletes, it's also a return to sports. Juggling classwork, practices, and other hurdles that come with growing up can be hard for teens, and that is why a high school football coach is focusing on his player's mental health, in order to help them live their best life. FOX 10's Dominique Newland has more.
Sadness, hopelessness in teens may be improving, CDC finds
New data released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlighted improvements in mental health among some U.S. teens.