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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."

AccuWeather

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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

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How to deal with financial anxiety

A recent survey found that seven in 10 Americans report anxiety or even depression about their financial situation. Financial therapist Steven Hughes joins with more.

CBS America

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Edinburgh Fringe Festival sees surge in shows tackling teen issues

The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is experiencing a surge in youth-led performances, with a 20% increase in shows created by under-25s this year. These productions are tackling pressing issues such as toxic masculinity, climate change, and ...

Al Jazeera

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Mental health clinics in violence-prone South Sudan endangered

The specialized clinic in Mundri, in South Sudan’s Western Equatoria state, is a rare and endangered facility in a country desperate for more mental health services.

Africanews

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Mental health crisis lingers two years after Maui wildfires

Maui is marking two years since the deadliest wildfire in modern U.S. history that destroyed the historic town of Lahaina. But the fire left behind not only physical scars in the burnt landscape, but mental wounds as well.

CBS America

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Drug spreading through Kentucky looks like Xanax, kills like fentanyl

Kentucky officials say at least 47 people died in 2024 from overdoses tied to what's being dubbed 'designer Xanax.' Despite its potency, the drug is not scheduled in the state nor federally.

Scripps Local

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What new CDC data on childhood depression shows

The number of adolescents in the U.S. who have suffered a major depressive episode has decreased -- a reversal from the rise during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new data from a CDC look into the mental health and drug use of Ameri...

CBS America

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Manhattan gunman had 'documented mental health history'

Police say the man who shot and killed four people in a New York City office building before he took his own life had a "documented mental health history." Mayor Eric Adams says he may have been targeting the National Football League (NFL).

CBS News

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Trump's cuts to mental health grants leave students without support

As public school districts prepare for a new school year, many worry about dwindling resources stemming from federal funding cuts. Some states are sounding the alarm about grants for mental health counselors and social workers. Tom Hanso...

CBS America

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Former Ukrainian POWs struggle to rebuild their lives

A new Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap was agreed last week in Istanbul — but for many released soldiers, the struggle continues long after returning home. Trust, social reintegration and mental scars remain lasting challenges.

France 24

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McLaren reaping on-track benefits from their focus on mental health

Dr. Phil Hopley has been working with, among other teams and organizations, the F1 powerhouse McLaren, and he’s certainly been synonymous with their success. In particular, their embracing approach of mental health and performance has ma...

CNN

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How the heat impacts your mental health

Heat not only affects people physically, it can also impact our mental health.

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White House shuts down LGBTQ+ youth suicide and crisis hotline

The Trump administration has shut down its specialized LGBTQ+ youth suicide and crisis hotline under the 988 Lifeline. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration released a statement clarifying that the hotline will "n...

CBS America

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Risks of using AI for emotional support

A 30-year-old man on the autism spectrum was hospitalized after ChatGPT appeared to validate his delusions, according to a new Wall Street Journal report. OpenAI says it's working to reduce unintentional harm.

CBS News