Category: Mental Health
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Strolling as a way to disconnect from the stress of everyday life Strolling as a way to disconnect from the stress of everyday life
Mental Health March 27, 2024

Strolling as a way to disconnect from the stress of everyday life

Although remote work has allowed certain people to improve their work-life balance, ... more

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262 organizations receive state funds to expand mental health services 262 organizations receive state funds to expand mental health services
Mental Health January 5, 2024

262 organizations receive state funds to expand mental health services

California has released $150 million more in grants to more than 200 ... more

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Sport Programs are More Important than Ever for Kids’ Mental Health Sport Programs are More Important than Ever for Kids’ Mental Health
Mental Health May 23, 2023

Sport Programs are More Important than Ever for Kids’ Mental Health

The COVID-19 pandemic has been harmful to kids’ mental health, but participation ... more

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Addiction on Trial: How Social Media Ended Up in a California Courtroom Addiction on Trial: How Social Media Ended Up in a California Courtroom
Mental Health January 29, 2026

Addiction on Trial: How Social Media Ended Up in a California Courtroom

As social media addiction lawsuits expand, families and school districts warn of ... more

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A Legal Decision That Could Change Social Media A Legal Decision That Could Change Social Media
Health March 25, 2026

A Legal Decision That Could Change Social Media

The social media addiction lawsuit verdict could reshape how tech companies design ... more

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Social isolation linked to an increased risk of dementia Social isolation linked to an increased risk of dementia
Mental Health January 18, 2023

Social isolation linked to an increased risk of dementia

Socially isolated older adults have a 27% higher chance of developing dementia ... more

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The Smartphone Trap: How Big Tech Engineered Addiction The Smartphone Trap: How Big Tech Engineered Addiction
Mental Health April 1, 2026

The Smartphone Trap: How Big Tech Engineered Addiction

Smartphone use and teen mental health are increasingly linked as new research, ... more

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What is the “right” age to get your child a smartphone? What is the “right” age to get your child a smartphone?
Health December 2, 2025

What is the “right” age to get your child a smartphone?

Researchers found higher rates of depression, poor sleep and obesity among tweens ... more

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Sisyphemia, a new work-related disorder characterized by obsessive ambition Sisyphemia, a new work-related disorder characterized by obsessive ambition
Mental Health August 25, 2023

Sisyphemia, a new work-related disorder characterized by obsessive ambition

There are dozens of words that reflect 21st-century work dynamics — freelance, ... more

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Sinéad O’Connor was open with mental health struggles Sinéad O’Connor was open with mental health struggles
Mental Health July 27, 2023

Sinéad O’Connor was open with mental health struggles

After a successful career that spanned multiple decades, Sinéad O'Connor has passed ... more

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Schools sue tech giants over youth mental health crisis Schools sue tech giants over youth mental health crisis
Education January 9, 2023

Schools sue tech giants over youth mental health crisis

Seattle Public Schools is suing social media companies including TikTok and Meta, ... more

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Silicon Valley, the center of world-class startup and the first to declare loneliness a public health emergency Silicon Valley, the center of world-class startup and the first to declare loneliness a public health emergency
Mental Health February 4, 2024

Silicon Valley, the center of world-class startup and the first to declare loneliness a public health emergency

Loneliness is officially a health emergency in California's San Mateo County, which ... more

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Research Shows Social Media Breaks Can Benefit Mental Health Research Shows Social Media Breaks Can Benefit Mental Health
Mental Health April 22, 2024

Research Shows Social Media Breaks Can Benefit Mental Health

A 2022 research study asked 154 participants (average age of 29.6 years) ... more

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Rendon wants to know what makes people happy in California; he creates committee on happiness Rendon wants to know what makes people happy in California; he creates committee on happiness
Mental Health March 17, 2024

Rendon wants to know what makes people happy in California; he creates committee on happiness

California Assemblyman Anthony Rendon likes to spend his spare time away from ... more

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Rates of Depression, Anxiety and Loneliness are Rising in Young People Rates of Depression, Anxiety and Loneliness are Rising in Young People
Mental Health May 6, 2023

Rates of Depression, Anxiety and Loneliness are Rising in Young People

Back in 2017, psychologist Jean Twenge set off a firestorm in the ... more

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Unlocking Psychological Flexibility: Embrace Emotional Equilibrium for a Happier You Unlocking Psychological Flexibility: Embrace Emotional Equilibrium for a Happier You
Mental Health July 12, 2023

Unlocking Psychological Flexibility: Embrace Emotional Equilibrium for a Happier You

When you're feeling down, chances are the thoughts of being happy are ... more

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Protecting Your (and Your Kids’) Mental Health After a Natural Disaster Protecting Your (and Your Kids’) Mental Health After a Natural Disaster
Mental Health January 10, 2025

Protecting Your (and Your Kids’) Mental Health After a Natural Disaster

Hurricanes. Earthquakes. Wildfires. Floods. Blizzards. Tsunamis. No matter where you live, you’re ... more

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Prioritizing Mental Health and Well-Being in Schools Prioritizing Mental Health and Well-Being in Schools
Mental Health August 19, 2024

Prioritizing Mental Health and Well-Being in Schools

Schools are prioritizing students’ mental health, and there are many tools and ... more

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Prime Day, a Tuesday that looks like Black Friday Prime Day, a Tuesday that looks like Black Friday
Mental Health July 11, 2023

Prime Day, a Tuesday that looks like Black Friday

Call it “Black Friday in July”: This Tuesday is expected to be ... more