People use emojis to mask their negative feelings, study suggests
The research team found that negative emojis were generally only used when the negative feelings were very strong.
The research team found that negative emojis were generally only used when the negative feelings were very strong.
Do you suffer from ‘bankxiety,’ ‘scamxiety’ or other modern anxieties plaguing Americans?
A recent poll found that millions of Americans suffer from modern anxieties.
A recent poll found that millions of Americans suffer from modern anxieties.
Black mental health; Marquette hosts panel discussion
A panel discussion at Marquette University on Saturday, March 4 focused on mental health in Milwaukee's Black community.
A panel discussion at Marquette University on Saturday, March 4 focused on mental health in Milwaukee's Black community.
Milwaukee police dog helps officers process pain: 'Difficult time'
CRUSH, the Milwaukee Police Department's facility service dog, is helping people heal after Officer Peter Jerving was killed in the line of duty.
CRUSH, the Milwaukee Police Department's facility service dog, is helping people heal after Officer Peter Jerving was killed in the line of duty.
BetterHelp to pay $7.8M for sharing mental health data with Facebook, Snapchat
Online therapy platform BetterHelp will pay $7.8 million for reportedly sharing sensitive mental health info with Facebook, Snapchat and other advertisers for profit.
Online therapy platform BetterHelp will pay $7.8 million for reportedly sharing sensitive mental health info with Facebook, Snapchat and other advertisers for profit.
TikTok to limit screen time for teens to 60 minutes per day
TikTok said when the 60-minute limit is reached, minors will be prompted to enter a passcode and make an “active decision” to keep watching.
TikTok said when the 60-minute limit is reached, minors will be prompted to enter a passcode and make an “active decision” to keep watching.
American teens' mental health crisis: What's driving this?
A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.
A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.
Sen. John Fetterman's case highlights common stroke, depression link
Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman is seeking treatment for severe depression months after having a stroke. Fetterman last year had the most common kind of stroke, caused by clots that block a blood vessel to the brain.
Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman is seeking treatment for severe depression months after having a stroke. Fetterman last year had the most common kind of stroke, caused by clots that block a blood vessel to the brain.
Sen. John Fetterman checks into hospital, cites clinical depression
U.S. Senator John Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Wednesday night to receive treatment for clinical depression, according to his office.
U.S. Senator John Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Wednesday night to receive treatment for clinical depression, according to his office.
US teen girls experiencing record-high levels of sadness, violence, and suicide risk, CDC says
Overall, girls fared worse than boys across nearly all measures, while the CDC report noted “ongoing and extreme distress” among LGBQ+ teens.
Overall, girls fared worse than boys across nearly all measures, while the CDC report noted “ongoing and extreme distress” among LGBQ+ teens.
After Milwaukee officer's sacrifice, mental health toll a reality
Milwaukee Police Officer Peter Jerving's death is taking a toll on fellow officers. Mental health for law enforcement is now more common.
Milwaukee Police Officer Peter Jerving's death is taking a toll on fellow officers. Mental health for law enforcement is now more common.
13 is too young to join social media, US surgeon general says
In a CNN interview, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that kids are still “developing their identity” at this age.
In a CNN interview, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that kids are still “developing their identity” at this age.
United for Waukesha Resiliency Center offers mental health help
The city of Waukesha has taken a big step toward long-term recovery just over a year after Darrell Brooks drove his SUV through the Waukesha Christmas parade, killing six and injuring more than 60.
The city of Waukesha has taken a big step toward long-term recovery just over a year after Darrell Brooks drove his SUV through the Waukesha Christmas parade, killing six and injuring more than 60.
US veterans in suicidal crisis now eligible for free emergency care at any facility
Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system for the new policy, which includes inpatient care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days.
Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system for the new policy, which includes inpatient care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days.
Calls, texts and chats pouring into new 988 mental health helpline
The 988 mental health helpline has quickly expanded its reach in the six months since it launched — with over 2 million calls, texts and chat messages pouring in.
The 988 mental health helpline has quickly expanded its reach in the six months since it launched — with over 2 million calls, texts and chat messages pouring in.
Study: Children who habitually check social media may experience major brain changes
Researchers said habitual social media checking in teens is impacting their brain development at a time when they're already going through "significant structural and functional reorganization."
Researchers said habitual social media checking in teens is impacting their brain development at a time when they're already going through "significant structural and functional reorganization."
FDA approves Leqembi, Alzheimer's drug that modestly slows disease
The Food and Drug Administration approved it for patients with Alzheimer's, specifically those with mild or early-stage disease.
The Food and Drug Administration approved it for patients with Alzheimer's, specifically those with mild or early-stage disease.
Seasonal affective disorder, 'winter blues' mental health tips
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of clinical depression that typically occurs during the winter months. The "winter blues" is a "lesser form."
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of clinical depression that typically occurs during the winter months. The "winter blues" is a "lesser form."
Focus on mental health in 2023; 'put yourself 1st,' expert says
One of your resolutions might be to focus more on your mental health in 2023. An expert said patting yourself on the back for making it through 2022 is a great way to start.
One of your resolutions might be to focus more on your mental health in 2023. An expert said patting yourself on the back for making it through 2022 is a great way to start.
Focus on mental health in 2023; 'put yourself 1st,' expert says
One of your resolutions might be to focus more on your mental health in 2023. An expert said patting yourself on the back for making it through 2022 is a great way to start.
One of your resolutions might be to focus more on your mental health in 2023. An expert said patting yourself on the back for making it through 2022 is a great way to start.