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Young adults report higher stress levels amid U.S. mental health crisis
3+ hour, 1+ min ago (347+ words) Young adults are facing unusually high levels of stress as the U.S. grapples with what experts describe as an unprecedented mental health crisis, according to a survey conducted by the American Psychological Association. Dr. Christin Jungers, a professor who teaches mental…...
Cadiz Council approves $10K to aid mental health treatment for vets
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (194+ words) CADIZ, Ohio " An Operation Veteran Payback commander addressed Cadiz Village Council on Thursday to ask for support and spread the word about funding new mental health treatments for veterans and the public. Veteran Dirk Harkins says the nonprofit wants to…...
NEWS9 Special Assignment: Mom turns son's suicide into mental health support, scholarships
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (624+ words) STEUBENVILLE, Ohio " Adolescence is often a time for self-discovery and building friendships, but more teenagers are reporting persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness, a trend affecting families across the country and in the Ohio Valley. Misty Spadafora is among the…...
Marshall County Schools join national lawsuit alleging social media harms mental health
1+ week, 6+ day ago (128+ words) MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. " Marshall County Schools joined a national class action lawsuit targeting social media companies recently saying it's affecting children's mental health. Board members approved joining the social media adolescent addiction and personal injury products liability litigation during a…...
NYAP raises awareness to recruit foster parents for teens and sibling groups
2+ week, 3+ day ago (281+ words) OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. " With a decline in inquiries, the National Youth Advocate Program is hoping to raise awareness about the need for foster parents. Also known as NYAP, the foster care agency specializes in teens and sibling groups as well…...
Gwyneth Paltrow does THIS to help relieve anxiety
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (244+ words) Gwyneth Paltrow has a very unique way of relieving her anxiety. The "Marty Supreme" star and Goop founder admitted that while she "can't really avoid" feeling anxious, she has her own tactics for trying to manage her emotions, which include,…...
Troubling results: AI chatbots tested for teen mental health support
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (597+ words) (TNND) " Researchers who tested four leading artificial intelligence chatbots found them to be unacceptably risky for teenagers in need of emotional or mental health support. Common Sense Media, which advocates for online protections for children and teens, partnered with Stanford…...
Wheeling City Council faces emotional debate over homeless encampment closure
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (241+ words) WHEELING, W.Va. " The Wheeling City Council meeting on Tuesday evening became a platform for passionate discussions regarding the planned closure of a local homeless encampment on Dec. 1. Nearly 40 individuals signed up to voice their concerns, with the majority focusing on…...
Motivate Your Monday: Kickstarting Your Wellness Journey
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (144+ words) This Motivate Your Monday segment is sponsored by Trinity Health System. This week's tip is for my friends who are easing back into the fitness routine and could use a few tips to get back at it. To start, remember…...
Dealing With Stress
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (122+ words) Mindful Mondays. Sponsored by Aspire Mental Health. Stress really isn't enjoyable for anyone and plays a major role on our mental and physical behaviors. Stress is something that we'll all have to ... Mindful Mondays. Sponsored by Aspire Mental Health. Stress…...