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Climate change may have more than an environmental impact. Researchers have found rising temperatures could increase suicide rates as well. [More]

Reyah Balthazar of Toronto, Canada was five months pregnant when she had to make the difficult decision to have an abortion due to pregnancy complications that would have put her life and the life of her baby at risk. “It was the hardest decision I ever had to make,” says Balthazar. “It has been a year now and I am still grieving the loss of my baby. I had always been pro-life, and to have to go through that procedure was traumatizing. I am still trying to come to terms with the experience.” [More]

We live in a technological world, full of different “screens” we look at on an everyday basis. From our childhood and throughout our adolescence and adulthood, we are exposed to them. However, not that often we question ourselves about the impact they have on us. In the matter of fact, we are often fascinated with the fact that children now can so early use different devices, such as phones and tablets. But we often fail to explore this fascination further and ask ourselves what this really means when it comes to the development of children. [More]

It's said to be taking place at college campuses across the country. But do "study drugs" really help you focus? Recent research suggests it may be the opposite. [More]

Much speculation currently exists as to why none of the passengers aboard the tragic duck boat accident wore a life vest. One theory, however, is rooted in crowd psychology and may offer a possible explanation. [More]

Are we too quick to overlook technology as a solution for mental health treatment? Without negating the role of the therapist, technology advances do not rule out having a in-person counselor while leaving the door open to other treatment possibilities. [More]

Especially popular with millennials, buzz phrases like “do what you love” and "follow your dream" have become synonymous in recent years with living life on your terms instead of settling for a job just to pay the bills. But what does finding your passion actually mean? [More]

Hanger, a combination of anger and hunger, may actually be a complex emotional response according to researchers, opening up a pathway to treatment. [More]

Michelle Williams, formerly of the hit 90's group Destiny's Child, opens up about her struggle with depression on her social media account. Beyonce responds... [More]

A new documentary premiered recently. “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” about the philosophy and achievements of Mr. (Fred) Rogers. The film has received rave reviews from both critics, and the public in general. It is said that the reminder of a more gentle, accepting outlook on what life and behavior could be is an antidote to the deep recurring anger that has seemed to have taken over many everyday lives. Mr. Rogers’ message is, of course, “It’s you I like”. He proposed a world where individuals listen to, learn from and expand their horizons while airing their differences. [More]