The study looked at 2, 806 adults across the United States. It matched participants to census data so that the sample reflects the real population. Researchers wanted to know if being religious or disliking porn helps people avoid problems or if it actually causes more trouble. They measured how of
Alaska faces a serious problem: teen suicide is the top cause of death for people aged 15 to 24. Many young people feel alone and do not know how to get help. A new law, House Bill 232, could give teens ages 16 and 17 a way to see mental‑health professionals without needing their parents’ permission
Countries across Asia and the Pacific are racing to set 16 as the minimum age for social media apps like TikTok and Instagram. Indonesia will enforce its new rule this month, while Indian states such as Karnataka are considering similar steps. The move plays well with voters and makes tech bosses lo
A young woman in her twenties recently won a $3 million lawsuit against tech giants Meta and YouTube, proving that social media’s endless scroll isn’t just a habit—it can cause real harm. The case centered on a woman identified in court as K. G. M. , who testified that years of near-constant social
Parents of 523 children aged 7 to 12, most boys, filled out surveys about their kids’ daily habits and feelings. Researchers used a statistical method called latent profile analysis to spot patterns in four distinct groups. The first group, about one‑fifth of the sample, showed very high levels of
The study looks at how the gut bacteria of women newly diagnosed with hormone‑receptor positive, HER2‑negative breast cancer relate to their feelings and thinking skills. Instead of starting with the disease, the research first examines the patients’ mental state and memory before any treatment b
Blossom Health has secured a fresh $20 million to grow its AI “copilot” that assists psychiatrists. The investment came from Headline and partners such as Village Global, TA Ventures, Operator Partners, and Correlation Ventures. The deal also brought Headline co‑founder Mathias Schilling onto the co
In Anchorage, three veteran coaches from the city’s oldest high schools share a common belief: sports in school are more than games; they shape young people’s lives. They have spent decades on the sidelines, watching kids learn resilience, teamwork and how to handle failure. Their stories show
The story starts with a woman worried about her sister, who lives in a cluttered house full of unfinished projects. The sister has ADHD and tends to keep items she thinks she might recycle later. Her home smells bad, and the mess could cause falls or other health risks. The sister’s family, includi
Colorado lawmakers are considering a new law that would give youth sports coaches basic training on mental health and require parents to know about possible emotional effects after a concussion. The bill, named after a young athlete who died from depression linked to head injuries, aims to shift the
