Tag Page MentalHealth

Early Screen Time = Teen Anxiety?

Turns out, those cute baby videos might not be so harmless. A new study tracked kids from infancy to their teens and found that babies who spent more time in front of screens before age 2 had faster brain changes—leading to slower decision-making and more anxiety as teens. The wild part? Reading with your kid can actually help protect their brain! Maybe time to swap the tablet for storytime? #Health #MentalHealth #parentingtips

PTSD Hits Men and Women Totally Differently

Just learned PTSD isn’t a one-size-fits-all thing—turns out, men and women have totally different biological reactions to trauma. Guys with PTSD are missing key stress-fighting lipids, while women show way more inflammation. This could explain why treatments that work for one sex flop for the other. Basically, we need gender-specific therapies if we want to actually help people heal. Wild how much we’re still learning about mental health! #Health #MentalHealth #PTSD

This Mind Trick Could Save Your New Year’s Goals

Turns out, doubting your doubts might be the secret sauce for sticking to your New Year’s resolutions. Psychologists found that instead of just staying positive, questioning your own second-guessing actually boosts your commitment. Basically, if you catch yourself thinking, “Can I really do this?”—don’t just brush it off. Dig into those doubts and you’ll be more likely to crush your goals. Who knew overthinking could actually help? #Health #MentalHealth #NewYearsGoals

Mental Health Caregivers: The Real MVPs

Ever feel like no one gets what it’s like to care for a loved one with mental illness? Mitul Desai did—until he quit his high-powered job to help families like his own. He’s now building a support network for caregivers, tackling the stigma and isolation head-on. Turns out, community and peer support are just as crucial as meds. If you’ve ever felt alone in this, you’re definitely not. This is the support system we all wish existed sooner. #Health #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters

Tylor Chase, the former Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide actor, was recently hospitalised in Riverside, California, and placed on a 72-hour psychiatric hold before going into rehab amid ongoing struggles with homelessness and mental health. Fans and former co-stars rallied to help him after videos of him living on the streets went viral. Despite those efforts, Chase has since returned to the streets after being released from care, with supporters like Shaun Weiss continuing to push for proper treatment and community backing. Advocates stress the need for compassion and systemic support for individuals facing complex challenges. #TylorChase #NedsDeclassified #RehabUpdate #MentalHealth #BreakingNews

When Fear of the Dark Isn’t Just a Phase

Imagine your 8-year-old is so terrified of the dark, he can’t sleep alone or even use the bathroom at night. One parent shared their struggle online, revealing that nothing—extra lights, bedtime stories, or reassurance—has helped. The internet’s advice? Time to call in a child psychologist, since this level of anxiety can really mess with daily life. Some suggested baby steps: make darkness less scary with fun activities and let the kid help plan. Anyone else been through this? #Health #MentalHealth #ParentingStruggles

Why Co-Parenting with a Narcissist Fails

Everyone says to just co-parent for the kids, but psychologists are calling BS if your ex is a narcissist. Turns out, they don’t want to work together—they want to win, even if it means using the kids as pawns. Standard advice just doesn’t work here. The real move? Parallel parenting: keep your boundaries, communicate only when necessary, and stop expecting fairness. Protect your peace and your kids’ reality. Anyone else living this? Drop your survival tips below! #Health #MentalHealth #ParentingTruths

No Extra Boost from Collaborative Care?

Turns out, adding collaborative care for people with opioid use disorder and mental illness didn’t really outperform the usual care, according to a big new study. Both groups got better over 6 months, but there was no real difference in outcomes like depression, PTSD, or time on medication. Makes you wonder if more complex cases need a totally different approach! #Health #MentalHealth #OpioidCrisis

Actress Sues for Right to Die: Heartbreaking Story

Canadian actress Claire Brosseau is fighting for the right to end her life through Canada’s Medical Aid in Dying program after decades of severe mental health struggles. She’s tried everything—meds, therapy, even electroshock—but nothing’s helped. The twist? Canada’s law doesn’t cover mental illness yet, so she’s suing, calling the exclusion discriminatory. Her story is sparking major debate about who gets to choose how and when they die. Heavy stuff, but it’s got people talking. #Health #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters

Wait, ChatGPT Gets ‘Anxiety’ Too?

Turns out, even ChatGPT can get a little 'anxious' when hit with heavy or violent topics—yep, the AI can start acting moody and biased! Researchers are now teaching it mindfulness tricks (think: guided meditations and calming imagery) to help it chill out and respond more objectively. The wild part? This could totally change how AI is used for mental health support. Who knew bots needed a little zen too? #Health #MentalHealth #AI