Loneliness linked to increased risk of dementia, cognitive decline: study
A new study shows loneliness increases the risk for dementia and cognitive impairment.
A new study shows loneliness increases the risk for dementia and cognitive impairment.
14-year-old dies by suicide after Santa Clara schoolmates bully him about being homeless: father
A South Bay father said his teenage son took his own life after being bullied by other students at the high school they attended because he was homeless.
A South Bay father said his teenage son took his own life after being bullied by other students at the high school they attended because he was homeless.
Your candidate lost? Here’s how to cope with post-election stress
With emotions running high, here are expert-backed tips to help you cope if the election results aren’t what you hoped, including managing stress, finding support, and staying grounded.
With emotions running high, here are expert-backed tips to help you cope if the election results aren’t what you hoped, including managing stress, finding support, and staying grounded.
5 tips to ease Election Day anxiety
Anxious much? A Kaiser psychologist offers some Election Day tips on how to relieve some of that Election Day tension.
Anxious much? A Kaiser psychologist offers some Election Day tips on how to relieve some of that Election Day tension.
WA lawmaker renews push to stop daylight saving time switch
We will "fall back" in less than 24 hours, ushering in a one-hour time change that some in the Washington Legislature say causes unnecessary stress. We look into what is being proposed for next year.
We will "fall back" in less than 24 hours, ushering in a one-hour time change that some in the Washington Legislature say causes unnecessary stress. We look into what is being proposed for next year.
Half of US teens spend over 4 hours daily on screens, CDC study finds
A new CDC study reveals that half of American teens spend four or more hours each day on screens, with links to increased rates of anxiety and depression.
A new CDC study reveals that half of American teens spend four or more hours each day on screens, with links to increased rates of anxiety and depression.
Problem gambling grows along with revenue, study finds
With online gambling expanding across the U.S., new research reveals increasing gambling problems, sparking concerns for financial and mental health impacts.
With online gambling expanding across the U.S., new research reveals increasing gambling problems, sparking concerns for financial and mental health impacts.
Managing election anxiety as candidates head into final days
The polls show a virtual tie between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris with just 9 days to go before election day. As the campaigns enter a final blitz, there are ways to manage election anxiety.
The polls show a virtual tie between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris with just 9 days to go before election day. As the campaigns enter a final blitz, there are ways to manage election anxiety.
Election stress disorder is real. Here's how to cope with 3 weeks to go
With less than three weeks until Election Day, the Kamala Harris-Donald Trump news blitz can be a lot to handle. Here’s how experts say you can counter election anxiety.
With less than three weeks until Election Day, the Kamala Harris-Donald Trump news blitz can be a lot to handle. Here’s how experts say you can counter election anxiety.
Can video games improve your sleep? Here's what the research shows
A study explores the effects of video games on adult sleep. It reveals that casual gaming may improve sleep quality, while excessive gaming and certain game types can disrupt sleep.
A study explores the effects of video games on adult sleep. It reveals that casual gaming may improve sleep quality, while excessive gaming and certain game types can disrupt sleep.
83% of Gen Z say they have an unhealthy relationship with their phone, data shows
The BePresent 2024 report reveals that 83% of Gen Z believe they have an unhealthy relationship with their phones, leading to significant mental health impacts, including sleep loss and anxiety.
The BePresent 2024 report reveals that 83% of Gen Z believe they have an unhealthy relationship with their phones, leading to significant mental health impacts, including sleep loss and anxiety.
US suicides remain at highest level in nation’s history
A new report from the CDC reveals that more than 49,000 suicides were reported in 2023, which remain at the highest level in U.S. history.
A new report from the CDC reveals that more than 49,000 suicides were reported in 2023, which remain at the highest level in U.S. history.
Impacts of being a caregiver
While helping others can come with some positive mental health benefits, some psychologists warn of the intense impacts facing caregivers.
While helping others can come with some positive mental health benefits, some psychologists warn of the intense impacts facing caregivers.
King County's Therapeutic Response Unit helping those in crisis
Many say the King County Sheriff's Office's Therapeutic Response Unit has already proven that it's changing for the better.
Many say the King County Sheriff's Office's Therapeutic Response Unit has already proven that it's changing for the better.
Instagram teen accounts roll out this month. Here’s what to know
Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”
Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”
Raising awareness during Suicide Prevention Month
September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and try to prevent people from taking their own lives.
September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and try to prevent people from taking their own lives.
Seattle ranks 9th among major US cities for seasonal depression
Seattle has ranked among the top ten major United States cities impacted by seasonal depression. Here's how you can stave off the impacts of SAD.
Seattle has ranked among the top ten major United States cities impacted by seasonal depression. Here's how you can stave off the impacts of SAD.
Local resources to tackle back-to-school anxiety
Nearly 6 million children, ages 3 to 17, have an anxiety diagnosis, according to the CDC.
Nearly 6 million children, ages 3 to 17, have an anxiety diagnosis, according to the CDC.
Social media deterring Gen Z from 'hero jobs'
A new trend on social media is being used to street Millennials and Gen Z away from "hero jobs" in favor of work-life balance and mental health support in the workplace.
A new trend on social media is being used to street Millennials and Gen Z away from "hero jobs" in favor of work-life balance and mental health support in the workplace.
Impacts of playing youth sports
Young athletes can often benefit from playing group or individual sports, but there can be some downsides as well.
Young athletes can often benefit from playing group or individual sports, but there can be some downsides as well.