By CATHERINE DONNELLYand ARABELLA [email protected] Mental health awareness is the foundation for our empathy towards each other as human beings and is a building block of a healthy society. While it is important to take care of ourselves and those around us both physically and mentally, many people don’t know where to go for mental…

In the United States, around 6.2% of adults reported having a food allergy and 5.8% of children have one.1 According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, 90% of all food allergies are caused by 8 types of food, including eggs, dairy, peanuts, fish, shellfish, and wheat.2 Food Allergy represents a significant public…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – The ex-wife of the man killed by Louisville Police earlier this month was brought to tears remembering the moments leading up to his death. Heather Pierce said her ex-husband, Nicholas Pierce, was a veteran with the U.S. Air Force. She also said he suffered from mental health issues. “I mean, he…

Summary: Researchers found that mental disorders can spread within school social networks. By analyzing data from over 700,000 Finnish ninth-graders, they discovered that having classmates with mental disorders increased the risk of being diagnosed with similar conditions later in life. This effect was strongest within the first year and was particularly notable for mood, anxiety,…

Far away from the front lines of the country’s ongoing war with Russia, growing numbers of Ukrainian veterans are facing up to the psychological aftermath of their military service. These mental health challenges include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety. Given the sheer numbers involved, there are serious concerns over Ukraine’s ability to address…

Poll shows most employers offer some form of mental health benefits, but burnout impacts over 40% of employees May 23, 2024 Editors’ notes This article has been reviewed according to Science X’s editorial process and policies. Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content’s credibility: fact-checked trusted source proofread by American Psychiatric Association Credit:…

In a recent study published in BMC Psychology, researchers created a scale to detect bad social media-associated dreams based on themes such as powerlessness, lack of control, inhibition, victimization, and blunders. They also examined the relationship between using social media, sleep quality, emotional well-being, and nightmares. Study: Social media-related nightmare — a potential explanation for poor…

A South Los Angeles community gathered Thursday to honor the life and legacy of a community leader who spent decades providing resources, preventative education to those suffering from mental health illnesses and substance abuse issues. Michael Watanabe, the founding leader and the former president of the Asian American Drug Abuse Program (AADAP), passed away last…

SALT LAKE CITY — Less than 75 days until the Summer Olympics begin in Paris and one of the most important aspects of training revolves around the athlete’s mental health. Anxiety and stress may be felt before the Olympic Games, but sports psychologist, Dr. Natasha Trujillo says an athlete’s feelings of grief are common when…

Block has come under fire from many members of the campus community in recent weeks over the university’s handling of on-campus protests.  In the wake of the school’s response to violence that broke out between counter-protesters and the pro-Palestinian encampment on campus, UCLA Police Chief John Thomas has been removed from his post and reassigned. …