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Program for veterans with PTSD uses horses to help them heal

The nonprofit War Horses for Veterans near Kansas City welcomes combat veterans for a nearly weeklong, all-expense-paid experience. Veterans take the reins, connect with others and learn to move forward from PTSD.

CBS America

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Ten years on, survivors struggle with trauma of Paris terror attacks

France is preparing to commemorate on Thursday the 10th anniversary of the Paris terror attacks by the so-called Islamic State group.

Euronews

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Alzheimer's may be preventable if treated before symptoms appear, study suggests

For the first time, a study suggests Alzheimer's may be preventable if treatment begins before symptoms appear. Dr. Jon LaPook spoke with Dr. Randall Bateman, who is leading the clinical trial.

CBS America

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Gaza: 80% of young people show signs of 'severe trauma'

For more than two years, Gaza's children have witnessed the horrors of genocide - and experienced its devastating consequences. Tens of thousands have been left with life changing physical injuries. And the mental health toll has been ov...

Al Jazeera

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Alzheimer’s drug that slows early stages approved in Canada

A drug called lecanemab that has been shown to slow early stages of Alzheimer’s disease has been conditionally approved by Health Canada, but there are still questions about its availability.

CBC News

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Sober communities thrive as U.S. alcohol use declines

With alcohol consumption at record lows, sober-friendly spaces and businesses are flourishing across the U.S., offering social alternatives for a growing number of non-drinkers.

CBS America

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Juror opens up about facing trauma after serving on murder trial

Less than half a million will serve on violent criminal cases, including murder. But counseling and mental health services offered to jurors after those verdicts are rare.

CBS America

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Visiting art galleries can lower stress markers, UK study finds

Looking at original paintings in a gallery lowered stress and inflammation markers in as little as 20 minutes, a small experiment at London's Courtauld Gallery found, according to researchers at King's College London.

Reuters

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What's driving Americans' growing stress

A new survey from the American Psychiatric Association finds most adults feel anxious about the state of the world. Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to break down the findings and offer practical ways to protect your mental health.

CBS America

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Amid severe mental health strains, how are EU countries responding?

Depression and anxiety are the most prevalent conditions in OECD countries and have a significant impact on a population's health and well-being, as well as the economy at large. But are there solutions to tackle this issue?

Euronews

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Valencia floods survivors grapple with PTSD one year on

One year ago, floods in the Valencia region of Spain swept away everything in their path, killing more than 220 people. Now, many of those who survived are battling lasting mental scars.

Reuters

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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."

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