Pink noise? Brown noise? Why white noise has colorful competition
White noise is well-known for masking sounds, but pink, brown, and other colored noises are gaining popularity for their potential benefits on sleep, concentration, and relaxation despite limited scientific research.
White noise is well-known for masking sounds, but pink, brown, and other colored noises are gaining popularity for their potential benefits on sleep, concentration, and relaxation despite limited scientific research.
Cat owners could be at higher risk of schizophrenia, study suggests
Snuggling with a cat seems like a loving and relaxing activity, but a new study implies that it might affect your mental health down the line.
Snuggling with a cat seems like a loving and relaxing activity, but a new study implies that it might affect your mental health down the line.
Miss USA Noelia Voigt suddenly resigns title – here’s why
Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt has announced that she is resigning from the title. "I realize this may come as a large shock to many," the 24-year-old wrote.
Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt has announced that she is resigning from the title. "I realize this may come as a large shock to many," the 24-year-old wrote.
Prioritizing workplace mental health
Some psychology experts say it's important that the places we spend 40 or more hours a week aren't having a negative impact on our wellness.
Some psychology experts say it's important that the places we spend 40 or more hours a week aren't having a negative impact on our wellness.
Toys that support kids' mental health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. A toy insider shares a list of toys that can help teach and support children resilience, emotional health and a positive mindset.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. A toy insider shares a list of toys that can help teach and support children resilience, emotional health and a positive mindset.
81% of millennials say they can't afford a midlife crisis
Are millennials a generation in crisis? A majority said that type of crisis is a luxury they can’t afford.
Are millennials a generation in crisis? A majority said that type of crisis is a luxury they can’t afford.
More parents are feeling lonely, burned out, new survey says
More than half of parents who participated in the survey said they felt isolated and lonely and burned out due to their responsibilities as a parent.
More than half of parents who participated in the survey said they felt isolated and lonely and burned out due to their responsibilities as a parent.
Perfectionism: Impact on quality of life
Striving for perfectionism can take a toll on a person's quality of life so how can you help a child or teenager break out of the need to be perfect? The FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin spoke to a therapist about how to normalize making mistakes and learning from them.
Striving for perfectionism can take a toll on a person's quality of life so how can you help a child or teenager break out of the need to be perfect? The FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin spoke to a therapist about how to normalize making mistakes and learning from them.
Mental health help: Resources, Hotlines, Crisis support for young people
If you or a loved one is in need of mental health support, here are some resources to get some help.
If you or a loved one is in need of mental health support, here are some resources to get some help.
Study: Anxiety tops mental health concerns for employees
In a recent study, it was discovered that almost 25% of individuals who sought mental health treatment through their employers within the last year identified anxiety as their foremost concern.
In a recent study, it was discovered that almost 25% of individuals who sought mental health treatment through their employers within the last year identified anxiety as their foremost concern.
Teens turning to TikTok to self-diagnose mental health issues
Young people are turning to social media to research mental health conditions and are self-diagnosing themselves at an increasing rate, a new study found. Here’s what to know.
Young people are turning to social media to research mental health conditions and are self-diagnosing themselves at an increasing rate, a new study found. Here’s what to know.
Study suggests mental health issues in teen boys often go undetected
A recent pediatrics study revealed a sharp decline in antidepressant prescriptions for young men since March 2020, suggesting their mental health issues might be underreported or overlooked.
A recent pediatrics study revealed a sharp decline in antidepressant prescriptions for young men since March 2020, suggesting their mental health issues might be underreported or overlooked.
Single LSD dose provides lasting relief from anxiety, researchers find
MM120, an LSD formulation designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, was recently granted a breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA.
MM120, an LSD formulation designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, was recently granted a breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA.
Most US teens feel peaceful without smartphones, study finds
A recent Pew Center Research study delved into the relationship between teenagers and their smartphones.
A recent Pew Center Research study delved into the relationship between teenagers and their smartphones.
Women veterans at greater suicide risk
The number of women veteran suicides is staggering, especially when compared to their male and civilian counterparts. FOX's Alexandria Hoff has details of a new report on how women veterans are in need of mental health and suicide prevention.
The number of women veteran suicides is staggering, especially when compared to their male and civilian counterparts. FOX's Alexandria Hoff has details of a new report on how women veterans are in need of mental health and suicide prevention.
The Defender Network Top 3 Takeaways
FOX 26 is partnering with the Defender Network, which has been delivering news and information to the Black community in our area for more than 90 years.
FOX 26 is partnering with the Defender Network, which has been delivering news and information to the Black community in our area for more than 90 years.
These simple activities are as effective as therapy for depression, study finds
According to the study authors, walking, jogging, yoga, tai chi, aerobic exercises and strength training were extremely effective at treating depression.
According to the study authors, walking, jogging, yoga, tai chi, aerobic exercises and strength training were extremely effective at treating depression.
Lil Jon drops meditation album: Here's what inspired him
Lil Jon describes his meditation album as "10 guided meditations to relieve anxiety, boost focus, and find peace."
Lil Jon describes his meditation album as "10 guided meditations to relieve anxiety, boost focus, and find peace."
Churches have plan to save lives against Fentanyl
FOX'S Bowen Kendrowicz reports on Pastor Reginald Landry of First Evangelist Baptist Church who states, "helping others with a drug problem is personal."
FOX'S Bowen Kendrowicz reports on Pastor Reginald Landry of First Evangelist Baptist Church who states, "helping others with a drug problem is personal."
Officer replaces therapy pig for young boy after tragic animal attack
A Kansas police officer stepped in to replace a therapy pig for a young boy after the original one was attacked by another animal.
A Kansas police officer stepped in to replace a therapy pig for a young boy after the original one was attacked by another animal.