mental health
- LifestyleKerry Justich
Selena Gomez opens up about kidney transplant complications: 'I'm just so happy to be alive'
Selena Gomez gets candid about her health, and reveals that she actually faced complications during her 2017 kidney transplant.
- WellnessErika Hardison
Empty nest for the holidays? Experts say this is how parents can cope with kids not coming home
Do not allow your fear of not being included in your maturing children’s life make you do or say something you will later regret.
- LifestyleKorin Miller
6 signs of teen depression parents should look out for
While not every teenager experiences mood swings, it happens to enough teens during this phase of life to make many parents question what is and isn’t normal.
- WellnessRachel Grumman Bender
This is the age people find the most meaning in their lives, study shows
A new study, looking at whether people had found or were searching for meaning in their lives, revealed that meaningfulness peaks at a certain age.
- WellnessINSIDER
'988' could soon be the '911' of suicide prevention in the US, making it easier for anyone to call and get help
Suicide rates are skyrocketing in the US. While there's already a suicide prevention 1-800 number, proponents say the shorter code could save lives.
- MusicPaulina Cachero
Death of singer Goo Hara, 28, resurfaces questions about pressures of K-pop fame
The recent death of Korean pop star Goo Hara once again raises concerns about the unbearably high pressures of K-pop fame.
- WellnessBeth Greenfield
Does social media make teens anxious and depressed? A new study debunks a common belief
“We spent eight years trying to really understand the relationship between time spent on social media and depression for developing teenagers,” lead researcher Sarah Coyne explains.
- LifestyleAbby Haglage
Schools nationwide are offering mental health days to address growing issues among teens
A new bill in Florida would allow students to call in sick for mental health reasons. With suicide rates at record highs, an advocate for youth mental health says it's a step in the right direction.
- WellnessHope Schreiber
Rachel Maddow opens up about her depression: 'I still can't tell when I'm depressed'
Rachel Maddow shared on the "WTF" podcast with Marc Maron that she has "cyclical" depression. "And when it happens, I sort of lose the will to live," Maddow said. "Nothing has any meaning."
- WellnessHope Schreiber
Jameela Jamil reveals she attempted to take her own life 6 years ago, promises 'things can turn around'
Jameela Jamil revealed on World Mental Health Day that she had attempted to take her life six years ago, urging others to ask for help when they need it, as things "can turn around."
- Pop CultureKerry Justich
Sarah Hyland posts a fresh-faced selfie on World Mental Health Day: ‘You are not alone’
Sarah Hyland is using her social media to provide fans with a necessary reminder on World Mental Health Day.
- LifestyleElise Solé
Kristen Bell says she 'felt irresponsible' for having a 'bubbly' image while battling depression
Kristen Bell told "Women's Health" about how she battles depression and anxiety.
- LifestyleErin Donnelly
Mary J. Blige avoided therapy for fear her secrets would be leaked: ‘Anybody at any moment can become paparazzi’
The Oscar-nominated singer and actress opened up to "Self" about prayer, self-care and choosing to mother herself over having a kid.
- WellnessRachel Grumman Bender
Researchers discover a way to produce promising drug from mushrooms to treat depression
Psilocybin, an ingredient in "magic mushrooms," is a promising treatment for depression. Researchers have now found a more affordable, faster way to produce it.
- Pop CulturePaulina Cachero
Depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts: How teachers’ stress affects their mental health
In interviews with Yahoo Lifestyle, more than a dozen teachers across the U.S. discussed how increasing demands of teaching have negatively affected their mental health — causing insomnia, depression, anxiety and panic attacks.
- StyleMarie Claire Dorking
'Mental health is not fashion’: Gucci model protests label’s straitjackets during runway show
The fashion label defended its use of straitjacket-inspired looks, which it says will not be sold.
- LifestyleRachel Grumman Bender
Woman fights to keep her 3 emotional support monkeys: ‘They are not dangerous animals’
A Missouri woman, Texanne McBride-Teahan, faces losing her emotional support animals because they are monkeys.
- WellnessTodd Garrin
What you need to know about suicide prevention: A doctor weighs in
Clinical psychologist Elizabeth Lombardo on signs to look out for that could indicate you or a loved one might be at risk for suicide.
- LifestyleBeth Greenfield
The leading method of suicide in America is firearms. Here's how gun-control policies can help
While discussions of guns and policy almost always break down into contentious debates, there’s one subtopic on which all sides can seemingly agree: the relationship between firearms and suicide.
WellnessMaija KapplerHow Do I Know If I Need Therapy?
There are certain situations where mental health help can be incredibly useful. Here are some of them.
- LifestyleKerry Justich
Teacher's emotional 'baggage activity' for students goes viral: 'You are touching so many young hearts’
A middle school teacher in Collinsville, Okla. is making her classroom a kinder place by encouraging her students to open up about their emotional baggage.
- Pop CultureElise Solé
Man arrested after writing 'active shooter' threat in hotel review
Joseph McKinney of Leander, Texas, didn't enjoy his stay at the Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront Hotel in Florida last week.
- LifestylePaulina Cachero
Woman puts uplifting message on billboard to help prevent suicide after the loss of her father: ‘You are enough’
After the loss of her father to suicide, artist Nicole Leth has one message for those contemplating taking their own life: "You are enough."
- WellnessRachel Grumman Bender
'College is a Petri dish': How to stay healthy – mentally and physically – in school
Experts share their tips on the best ways to take care of your mental and physical health while in college.
- LifestyleKorin Miller
How not to fall apart when your child leaves for college — from parents who have been there
Parents who have already sent kids off to college share advice on how they got through the time leading up to the move, the big day, and the aftermath.
