mental health

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META), Snap Inc. (NYSE:SNAP), and ByteDance-owned TikTok have announced a joint initiative to combat the spread of suicide and self-harm content online. What Happened: On Thursday, the tech giants launched a new program named Thrive, aimed at halting...

Some 3 million Americans, and approximately 24 million people worldwide, are likely looking forward to a pivotal date next month in which U.S. regulators are expected to decide on whether to approve a new — more innovative — schizophrenia drug. What Happened: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration...

American gymnast Simone Biles was golden at the 2024 Summer Olympics, winning a total of three gold medals and one silver medal, helping set new records for her team along the way. The success of Biles comes after the 2020 Olympics, which saw the gymnast unexpectedly step down for a mental health...

In the musical “Hamilton,” Christopher Jackson who plays the role of George Washington, once says, “Dying is easy, living is harder.” While in the context of the musical, it might mean something else, I always took it at face value. I think it simply means that life can...

More often than not, most people in their careers encounter challenging bosses at some point. But, the toxic ones make the task of doing the actual job especially daunting. Someone once told me, that life isn't supposed to be so difficult that you cannot even breathe, let alone work efficiently. So...

Wendy Williams, the renowned talk show host, has been diagnosed with dementia, the same type that actor Bruce Willis is battling, as per a statement issued on her behalf, according to a report. What Happened: Williams has been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia....

In a bid to curb the rising drug crisis and homelessness, U.S. legislators are reportedly contemplating reversing a longstanding rule that bars Medicaid from funding substance abuse treatment in mental health facilities. This development emerges amid public outcry over visible drug use, escalating...

Studies and reports from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other research publications suggest that an estimated 20-30% of U.S. veterans may experience some form of mental health disorder, with depression and anxiety ranking high amongst conditions.  According the New England...

A federal judge denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed against social media companies. Companies in the hot seat could include Meta (NASDAQ:META), which owns Facebook, as well as ByteDance‘s Tik Tok and Snap Inc (NYSE:SNAP). What Happened: Meta and Google parent, Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL)...

In this episode of The Dales Report, we’re sitting down with Numinus Wellness CEO Payton Nyquvest for a psychedelic exclusive. Our topic of conversation with Payton today steers into the recent FDA warning and the dynamic world of off-label markets for new compounds. First up: The FDA made...

WNBA superstar Brittney Griner will not travel with her team, the Phoenix Mercury, on its upcoming two-game road trip in order to take the time to focus on her mental health, the team announced on Saturday. “The Mercury fully support Brittney and we will continue to work together on a...

Recovery. When we use this word to mean “get better” (instead of “get back”), we can apply it to myriad experiences. We can recover from a physical injury; we may also recover from the loss of a loved one; or, as 20 million Americans may tell you, we can also...

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), an advisory panel, has reaffirmed its recommendation for screening most adults for major depression but has not advised broad screening for suicide risk, despite rising suicide rates, STAT News reports. Depression Screening Recommended, Suicide...

Taking care of peoples’ mental health and wellness is big business. A MarketsandMarkets report predicts the industry will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6% from 2020 to 2025, reaching $12.4 billion by 2025. The growth is the result of increased incidence of mental health...

The cast of the hit Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Apple TV+ series “Ted Lasso” will visit the White House on Monday to discuss the importance of mental health with President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.  What Happened: The actors of the two-time Emmy Award-winning comedy series...