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.
Seattle Public Schools to invest $14.5M in mental health, student safety
As the new school year approaches, Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is set to implement a plan for student safety and mental health support, though with nearly half the budget promised.
As the new school year approaches, Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is set to implement a plan for student safety and mental health support, though with nearly half the budget promised.
Seattle City Council votes on youth mental health services funding compromise
The promise of funding $20 million towards mental health services for Seattle students will not be fulfilled.
The promise of funding $20 million towards mental health services for Seattle students will not be fulfilled.
Sadness, hopelessness in teens may be improving, CDC finds
New data released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlighted improvements in mental health among some U.S. teens.
New data released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlighted improvements in mental health among some U.S. teens.
US surgeon general calls for tobacco-style warning label on social media platforms
Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.
Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.
How to deal with parental burnout
FOX 13 Seattle speaks with author and personal growth strategist Florence Ann Romano about parental burnout and how to overcome it.
FOX 13 Seattle speaks with author and personal growth strategist Florence Ann Romano about parental burnout and how to overcome it.
Seattle mayor announces $10M for youth mental health, safety
Mayor Bruce Harrell's new initiative directs $10 million toward youth violence prevention and expands telehealth services, aiming to enhance safety and mental health support for Seattle's youth.
Mayor Bruce Harrell's new initiative directs $10 million toward youth violence prevention and expands telehealth services, aiming to enhance safety and mental health support for Seattle's youth.
WA launches youth helpline
The helpline aims to connect young people in an easier way to a wide range of existing support services, by offering a direct line to a national crisis center 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The helpline aims to connect young people in an easier way to a wide range of existing support services, by offering a direct line to a national crisis center 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
AG Bob Ferguson launches WA youth helpline
Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson is unveiling a new statewide youth helpline.
Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson is unveiling a new statewide youth helpline.