Mental health is often misunderstood, and Hollywood hasn’t always helped. Too many films lean into stereotypes—depicting people with mental illness as violent, unstable, or tragic caricatures. Yet, some movies about mental illness break through this noise, offering nuanced portrayals that…
Roanoke County Public Schools (RCPS) is encouraging parents and caregivers to take an active role in protecting digital safety children’s well-being by attending four upcoming community meetings focused on student safety, digital awareness, and mental health. Meetings on Digital Safety…
Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that it is time to start asking tough questions about the root causes of mass shootings, appearing to connect the violence to what he described as a “mental health crisis.” “We really do have,…
Most people know hydration is vital for physical health, but new research suggests that it may also play a powerful role in mental health and stress resilience. Falling short on daily water intake could amplify everyday signs of stress, making…
Have you heard of a “cortisol cocktail”? Rather than being something you’d order at a bar, this drink is one of the latest wellness trends circulating on social media. Proponents claim the drink – typically made with orange juice, coconut…
Most people are well aware of the effects of chronic stress in today’s fast-paced world. While short-term stress can be beneficial—for example, during a workout when the body’s stress response sharpens focus and boosts performance—emotional stress and chronic stress have…
Athlete mental health it was a little before 11 p.m. on the last day of May when Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian in history, sent a text to a close friend: “Went to a dark place today…Going to bed…
Physician burnout has become one of the most urgent challenges in modern medicine. Despite their training to heal others, doctors often suffer in silence with depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and chronic exhaustion. A recent report published in JAMA Network Open…
Smartphones have dramatically changed the way children and young people communicate, learn, and develop their identities. However, new evidence suggests that receiving a smartphone before the age of 13 may carry significant risks to mental health, including suicidal thoughts, aggression,…
Therapy depression is one of the most widely searched topics today, as millions of people look for effective ways to manage or overcome depressive disorders. While medications, psychotherapy, and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) are standard treatments, many individuals still experience treatment-resistant…
