Nearly 8% of adolescents in Georgia are regularly using illegal drugs, including marijuana, and that’s bad for mental health. An event Tuesday is designed to help parents know what to look for if they suspect their children are using drugs.
While scientists have a decent understanding of how sauna and other forms of heat exposure exercises our cardiovascular system, they know relatively little about its impact on mental health.
Worried about stumbling before a high-stakes event, like a race or a job interview? Psychologist Cindra Kamphoff offers creative strategies to overcome the jitters and build confidence in the moment.
There are 21 community service boards in Georgia, born out of an effort to standardize mental health care out of regional hospitals and back into communities.
Parenthood can be overwhelming. A therapist and mom of three shares techniques to help calibrate your emotions — so you can show up better for yourself and your family.
The CDC's latest report from Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey highlights students' diets, sleep and mental health, which are priorities for Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
In a new book, psychologist Marisa Franco explains why it's good to feel good about yourself — and shares a helpful memory technique that we've turned into a printable worksheet.
Earlier this year, OpenAI launched a feature on ChatGPT meant to help people at risk of suicide connect with someone they trust for support. But its setup may prove challenging to someone in crisis.
Researchers with the Medical College of Georgia are studying the ability of psychedelics to help people change. They say this comes after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration fast-tracked trials of perception-altering psychedelic medications.
Researchers with Emory University School of Medicine recently completed their first human trial of transcranial magnetic stimulation to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. The procedure uses magnetic pulses to calm the fear center of the brain.
Arguing with a partner or a loved one can be anxiety-inducing. Conflict resolution facilitator Priya Parker explains how to start and end a fight — while easing dread for everyone.
Data from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs says over half of veterans who died by suicide in 2023 were not diagnosed with or treated for mental illness in the last year of their lives.
A partnership between the Georgia Council for Recovery and Georgia Southern and Augusta Universities is working to educate employers around the state about supporting people in recovery from substance use disorder.
The suits say that recommendations to alert police about the alleged shooter were nixed by OpenAI's global affairs team, led by veteran political strategist Chris Lehane. OpenAI denies the claims.
