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Can texting a therapist help with depression? A new study says yes
2+ hour, 46+ min ago (276+ words) You likely have experience with text-to-talk, a technology that converts texts into audio to make content accessible for people with disabilities. A JAMA Network study shows it might be just as helpful for those battling depression. In fact, the convenience…...
Trump administration sends letter wiping out addiction, mental health grants
14+ hour, 48+ min ago (455+ words) The Trump administration sent shockwaves through the U.S. mental health and drug addiction system late Tuesday, sending hundreds of termination letters, effective immediately, for federal grants supporting health services. Three sources said they believe total cuts to nonprofit groups, many providing…...
High pollen levels reported across parts of Florida
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (423+ words) Pollen levels, especially from trees, are running high across parts of Florida, as the state transitions out of its winter allergy season and heads toward the spring cycle. According to allergen experts, juniper, elm and maple trees are among the…...
COMIC: 6 tips to help you overcome social anxiety this season
3+ week, 5+ day ago (122+ words) The holidays tend to be a time for gathering, with work parties, family dinners and school showcases. And socializing can be awkward! But avoiding awkwardness can also get in the way of fun and connection. So if you're considering bailing…...
Late in middle age? You’re at your peak
3+ week, 6+ day ago (229+ words) Thirty is the new 20. Forty is the new 30. Fifty is the new 40. And now, new research finds, many of us hit our mental and emotional peak around age 60. Some traits, such as physical strength and mental processing speed, hit their…...
RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz to announce moves to ban gender-affirming care for young people
3+ week, 6+ day ago (244+ words) The Trump administration is expected to announce several moves Thursday that will have the effect of essentially banning gender-affirming care for transgender young people, even in states where it is still legal. Makary and Bhattacharya are also expected to make…...
Music therapy clinics rebuild memory, mobility and even hope
3+ week, 6+ day ago (587+ words) On a typical morning at Joyful Music Therapy, the sound of music and instructors leading sessions fills the room. The organization has been serving the Central Florida community for over a decade as more patients turn to music therapy for…...
Psychologists are increasingly using — and worrying about — AI tools, poll finds
4+ week, 1+ day ago (340+ words) Psychologist Cami Winkelspecht decided to familiarize herself with artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and Gemini, after patients started asking her for advice about how they could use the technology responsibly. "So I have also then started to experiment with it…...
If the holidays are stressing you out, remember: everything is optional
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (487+ words) For most of her adult life, Niro Feliciano's checklist for the holidays looked like this: Host the family gathering, write greeting cards, shop for gifts, decorate and peel carrots for Santa's reindeer " all while raising four kids and going to…...
Joyful, soft music is a good prescription for car motion sickness
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (272+ words) Whether it's a cross-country trek to a national park or a regional trip across a single state, a road trip is an American tradition. Less tradition than torture is something else that accompanies many to their destination " motion sickness. A…...