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Mental health among LGBTQ youth is worsening, report finds

A two-year study by the Trevor Project shows a stark jump in young LGBTQ people reporting symptoms of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts.

CBS America

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The power of showing up: Combating loneliness and civic decline

Loneliness, civic decline and mistrust in public life all share a common failure -- waiting for someone else to reach out first.

CBS America

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Ways to manage seasonal depression this winter

Seasonal Affective Disorder impacts mood as daylight fades — here’s how to fight it.

Scripps News

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South African mothers find mental health boost in free surf therapy

Every Tuesday morning at Muizenberg Beach, mothers gather to trade the pressures of parenting for an hour of "sea therapy," catching waves as part of a free surfing program designed to support women's mental health.

Reuters

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Project looks at impact of climate change on women's mental health

Ahead of World Mental Health Day, a project in rural Kenya has been studying the possible effects of climate change on mental health. A survey of nearly 15,000 women produced concerning signs, with results suggesting droughts and heat wa...

Africanews

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Why you should get ahead of winter blues in the fall

Even though winter is months away, shorter days in the fall could already be messing with your body clock and your mood. Starting light therapy now (before the cold weather arrives) can help reset your rhythm and keep the winter blues fr...

The Weather Channel

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Quarter of adults with mental illness aren't treated, report finds

A new report finds that 25% of American adults suffering from a mental illness aren't receiving treatment. Mary Gilberti, interim president and CEO of Mental Health America, the nonprofit who conducted the study, joins to discuss the key...

CBS America

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Thoroughbred horses give people in recovery a second chance at life

There are many expectations at Stable Recovery, a drug and alcohol rehab program based at Taylor Made Farm, the world's largest seller of thoroughbred horses. Residents are up by 5 a.m., ready to work -- while sober.

CBS America

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Ohio school offers space for teen boys to speak openly about struggles

Adam Yamaguchi visits a high school in Ohio that's offering a unique space to broaden young men's perspective of themselves and each other.

CBS America

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How to manage climate change anxiety

Americans are grappling with climate change anxiety as worries grow about global warming. Thomas Doherty, the author of "Surviving Climate Anxiety," joins CBS News with more.

CBS News

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UK scientists slow Huntington's disease for first time

UK researchers announced a breakthrough gene therapy that slowed Huntington's disease for the first time. Early-stage trials at University College London showed some patients’ condition progressed 75% slower over three years. The therapy...

France 24

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AI chatbots raise new concerns for teens' mental health

Nearly three-quarters of teens say they've used an AI companion in the past year, often turning to chatbots instead of parents. After multiple incidents involving harm, the FTC has launched an inquiry into chatbot companies.

CBS America

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Deteriorating mental health of EU students

Young people in the EU struggle with their mental health much more than people in other age groups, new research claims. Academic and financial pressures, as well as feelings of loneliness, are increasingly affecting them.

Euronews

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How to handle "September Sadness"

As we begin to undergo a seasonal transition from summer to fall, Dr. Susan Albers of the Cleveland Clinic says people may experience a subtle emotional shift that is known as "September Sadness."

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Sports betting ads put youth at risk of gambling addiction

There is growing concern among doctors about the dramatic surge in ads promoting sports betting in Canada. They warn that people who are exposed at a young age could become addicted as they grow older.

CBC News

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FDA report on autism will be released within a month

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said the federal government has not yet started writing a report on the possible causes of autism but reaffirmed a longstanding promise that it will be released "within a month."

Bloomberg

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What the research says about Tylenol and autism

A report from the Wall Street Journal says Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to announce that the use of Tylenol by pregnant women may be linked to autism in children.

CBS America

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Bringing awareness on International Overdose Awareness Day

Overcoming addiction is considered a lifelong battle but can be easier to manage when addressing the root cause of the problem.

Scripps Local

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Russian war veterans face amputations, trauma after frontline battles

As the fighting on the frontline between Russia and Ukraine continues, the number of wounded Russian soldiers keeps rising. More than half have undergone amputations, losing at least one limb, while many suffer from severe mental trauma.

Al Jazeera

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ADHD meds often prescribed to young children too soon, study finds

A new study found that young children diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, are often prescribed medication too quickly. Elaine Quijano reports.

CBS America

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What does it mean to be happy?

John Dickerson recently talked with Arthur Brooks, a best-selling author, whose new book "The Happiness Files" provides a different way to think about what makes us happy.

CBS America

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How to talk to kids about grief after the Annunciation school shooting

Parents across the U.S. are facing tough conversations with their children after the shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis. Dr. Gail Saltz, a clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the New York Presbyterian Hospital, joins ...

CBS America

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Parents allege son was coached to suicide by ChatGPT in lawsuit

Sixteen-year-old Adam Raine died by suicide in April. Now his parents are suing OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman because its chatbot allegedly ‘provided detailed suicide instructions to a minor.’

CBC News

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RFK Jr. to reveal causes of autism next month

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he'll reveal the causes of autism next month.

Scripps Local

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The price children pay for inaction on gun violence

Children return to school with lessons in math, grammar -- and how to survive a school shooting. With each act of gun violence, they see that the adults in charge tolerate a political system unwilling to address it. "CBS Evening News" co...

CBS America

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Study: More frequent social media use linked to depression

Psychiatrist Dr. Jeffrey Ditzell joined the show to shed more light on a new study showing adults who use social media more often are at higher risk of depression.

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TikTok faces lawsuits over mental health risks

Attorneys general in 14 states and Washington, D.C., accuse TikTok of designing its app to keep users hooked. Court-released edited video shows some company staff discussing the toll it can take on children and teens.

CBS America

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The rise of AI chatbots in mental health support

As more people use AI chatbots to vent about stress and seek emotional support, questions remain about whether artificial intelligence can be trusted with mental health. Psychiatrist Dr. Marlynn Wei discusses the risks and realities.

CBS News

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Risks and benefits of emotional relationships between AI, humans

As artificial intelligence advances, some states are warning of the potential harm that so-called "AI companions" could pose to human health. These companions are chatbots that are specifically designed for human emotional connection.

CBS America

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Multiple states restricting AI mental health therapy

The state of Illinois earlier this month joined Utah and Nevada in restricting the use of artificial intelligence in mental health therapy.

CBS America