Some states are suing social media over mental health concerns. Here’s what you need to know

Some states are suing social media over mental health concerns.  Here's what you need to know

Scroll, double-tap to like, and scroll again. We’ve all been there: whether you’re putting off that pile of material on your desk or just finding a way to save time on the car ride home from a dance session, scrolling through your Flow may seem like a harmless procrastination tactic or quick fix to boredom. …

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Robbin Cole, CEO of Pawnee Mental Health, announces his retirement

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Robin Cole By Madison Ogle – Pawnee Mental Health After a total of 28 years of service, Robbin Cole, CEO of Pawnee Mental Health, has announced his retirement. Cole graduated from Kansas State University in 1983 with a bachelor’s degree in social work. She worked as a social worker at the Wharton Manor Nursing Home, …

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Together, 7 lifestyle habits reduce the risk of depression by more than half

Together, 7 lifestyle habits reduce the risk of depression by more than half

The risk of depression is strongly linked to genetics. But a new analysis published in Natural mental health shows that following seven healthy lifestyle habits can significantly reduce this risk and even overcome a genetic predisposition. To conduct the study, researchers from Fudan University in China and the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom …

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Guests rally for record-breaking gala and raise half a million for mental health in Houston

Guests rally for record-breaking gala and raise half a million for mental health in Houston

What:Nick Finnegan Counseling Center’s 15th Annual Tree of Life Gala Or: Goode Company Armadillo Palace The 411: Perfect weather and refreshing waters from the Ranch greeted the nearly 400 guests who came in their finest Western attire for this annual gala, which raises funds to provide affordable, high-quality mental health services to anyone, regardless of …

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Kendall Jenner Gets Serious About Her ‘Guilt’ Over 19 Years of Struggling With Anxiety: ‘We All Have S—‘ (Exclusive)

Kendall Jenner Gets Serious About Her 'Guilt' Over 19 Years of Struggling With Anxiety: 'We All Have S---' (Exclusive)

The Kardashian star and self-proclaimed “control freak” opens up about the years when she had “no idea” what was weighing on her and pleads for “a little compassion.” Kendall Jenner is honest about how much her anxiety has affected her conscience. The 27-year-old model speaks anxiously about her story and reveals she couldn’t put her …

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X Factor winner in dark place after gambling defeat – BBC News

X Factor winner in dark place after gambling defeat - BBC News

By Angelle Joseph and Nadia Gyane BBC News 2 hours ago Image source, Angèle Joseph Legend, Singer Myles Stephenson has struggled with gambling addiction for several years X Factor winner Myles Stephenson has said he went to a “really dark place” after losing “hundreds of pounds” gambling. The singer, a member of R&B group Rak-Su, …

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Mental health services unsafe, inspectors find – BBC News

Mental health services unsafe, inspectors find - BBC News

7 hours ago Legend, Inspectors have raised various concerns at Priory Royal Cheadle Hospital A hospital which provides mental health services to adults and young people has been urged to urgently improve “dangerous” elements of its care. Cheadle Royal Hospital, also known as Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal, was inspected by the Care Quality Commission earlier …

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Dozens of US states sue Meta for getting kids addicted to Instagram

Dozens of US states sue Meta for getting kids addicted to Instagram

New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 32 other state attorneys general are taking Meta to court for fueling addiction and a mental health crisis among children using its platforms. Paulina Porizkova approaching Instagram The parent company of Facebook and Instagram has leveraged powerful and unprecedented technologies to attract, engage and …

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The Sweaty Workout Scientifically Proven to Help Fight Depression

The Sweaty Workout Scientifically Proven to Help Fight Depression

Regular exercise, in any form, is as good for our minds as it is for our bodies. It is proven to produce happy hormones, like dopamine and serotonin, and help prevent disease. But could it also be a way to overcome or at least alleviate more serious mental health problems, like depression? Potentially, yes. A …

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Racial minorities and first-generation students reported higher rates of depression and anxiety during the pandemic, new study finds

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Mask | Digital vision | Getty Images The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the mental health of many students. A new study found that cases of depression and anxiety were even worse among racial minority students in their schools. According to the University of Georgia study, more than half of students at a …

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