The average American spends over two hours daily on social media — time filled with curated images of others' lives, algorithmically selected content designed to maximize engagement, and endless opportunities for comparison. The question isn't whether this affects mental health; it's how much ...
Childhood anxiety is the most common pediatric mental health condition, affecting roughly 1 in 8 children. Yet it's frequently missed because anxious children often appear "good" — quiet, compliant, eager to please. The internal distress isn't visible until it reaches crisis levels. As the ...
Most people believe suicide rates peak during winter holidays. This is a persistent myth. Research consistently shows that suicide rates are actually lowest in December and highest in spring and early summer — April through June. Understanding this counterintuitive pattern could save ...
The late Fred Rogers might be flattered by the endearing way Alison Robison, a doctoral student at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, or RMU, from Lehi, describes her occupational therapy profession. “We’re kind of the Mister Rogers of the medical world,” Robison said. ...
You expect seasonal allergies to bring sneezing, congestion, and itchy eyes. What you might not expect: research increasingly links allergies to depression, anxiety, and even suicidal thoughts. The connection isn't psychological—it's biological, involving inflammatory processes that directly ...
You're exhausted. Motivation has vanished. Work feels pointless, and rest doesn't restore you. You might assume it's burnout—a reasonable conclusion given modern demands. But burnout and depression overlap significantly, and misidentifying one as the other leads to ineffective ...
Millions of adults struggle with focus, organization, and follow-through while assuming they're simply lazy, undisciplined, or not trying hard enough. Many have never considered ADHD because they picture hyperactive children, not functioning adults who nonetheless feel like they're working ...
The United States spends more per capita on health care than any other country in the world, yet its health care results, measured by outcomes, are middle-tier, according to John Woolley, CEO and founder of Vamos Health. He believes the flaw in the system is that it is fundamentally ...
Tax season creates a unique psychological burden. Unlike most stressors, it combines financial anxiety, administrative overwhelm, deadline pressure, and for many, shame about their financial situation. Research shows 64% of Americans report tax-related stress, with procrastination and avoidance ...
On the second Sunday of March, clocks spring forward one hour. It seems minor — just sixty minutes. But research reveals significant health consequences: an 11% increase in depression diagnoses, a 24% spike in heart attacks the following Monday, and a 6% rise in fatal car accidents during the ...
