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People Who Look on the Bright Side Will Age Best: Research
Scientists, once again, pointed to those who have an optimistic outlook on life as being the people who age best.
Researchers at the University of...
Obama Changes Policy to Honor Service Members Who Kill Themselves in War
President Obama this week decided to change the longstanding policy that until now excluded families of U.S. service members who killed themselves in war...
Tobacco Sales to Minors at Record Low
Tobacco sales to minors fell to an all-time low in 2010, a new report shows. Retailers in the US sold tobacco to minors 9.3%...
The NHS is Right – Growing Your Own Food Can Help Depression
The news that the NHS is piloting an eight-week course in gardening and vegetable growing to help combat depression is very welcome. The process...
Smartphone App Helps Troops, Vets Manage Stress
Veterans dealing with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder can turn to their smartphones for help any time with the “PTSD Coach” application created by...
Inner City School Teacher Needs Our Help
I got a note from a mental health counselor at an inner city elementary school about an epidemic of negativity in her Dayton, Ohio...
Dogs Rescue College Students From Finals Stress
Chapman University students studying for finals got a chance to pause for some quick stress relief offered by a few huggable dogs brought in...
Hilton Group Donates $13 Million to End Homelessness in L.A.
Supporting an initiative to end chronic and veteran homelessness in Los Angeles County within five years, the Conrad Hilton Foundation announced Wednesday a gift...
Refreshing Politician: Moderate Republican Swims Against Party Tide in Governor’s Race
Rick Snyder is something unusual: a moderate Republican who is winning his race without the slash-and-burn tactics dominating political races elsewhere. He doesn’t back...
Powerful Post-It-Notes Make Every Woman Feel Beautiful
I saw my first Post-It note from Operation Beautiful in the University bathroom at UNC Charlotte. On that day, I was feeling tired and...
Free Medical Clinic for Uninsured People Draws Thousands
A massive free health clinic for uninsured people in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday morning attracted nearly two thousand people, from infants to the elderly,...
Depression Program Achieves Zero Suicide Rate
A unique program for patients with depression has achieved a zero suicide rate over the last two and a half years, a stunning decline...
Priest Reforms Gangs With Boundless Compassion, Now Homeboy Program Needs Help
Homeboy Industries is the largest gang-intervention program in the country, serving the needs of thousands of East Los Angeles gang members who are looking...
Jennifer Credits 4-Legged Companion for her New Lease on Life
Jennifer Francis credits her steadfast four-legged companion with saving her life: her mental health assistance dog, Spirit. She and Spirit are proof that...
The Good News About Body Image
A Mental Health Minute by Cristina Frick
One day I was in the library, working on my thesis and feeling tired. I made a stop...
Massachusetts Health Care Honored as Government Success
As the Obama administration and Congress debate the details of a national health care plan, the state that paved the way for universal...
Suicide Prevention Week: What You Should Know
Suicide is the third leading cause of death among people ages 15-24 in the United States, with more than 33,000 people of all ages...
Today is National Relaxation Day!
It is certainly no secret (unless you’ve been relaxing for decades with no media access) that stress is a killer. Our bodies suffer chemical...
The Longer You Live, the Happier You Are Likely to be: Study
Recent studies indicate that happiness and emotional well-being improve over time because many older adults learn to limit negative influences. Researchers who...
Helping When You Don’t Know How
I had no idea what to expect. A pastor had called me and asked if I could visit a man who was in the...