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This Stanford professor went to Bhutan to learn about happiness. Here's his No. 1 takeaway
In October 2024, Ron Gutman visited Bhutan to learn more about human happiness. He is an adjunct Stanford professor, inventor, author, entrepreneur and speaker.
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‘Hurried child syndrome' isn't what you think it is
“It may seem like every interaction with your kid is an opportunity to mess them up forever. And that’s just not true.”
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Andrew Garfield and Elmo teach an ‘extremely important' lesson on grieving and loss in viral video, psychologist says
The viral interaction between Andrew Garfield and Elmo shows how to handle loss yourself and how to comfort someone who is in mourning, one expert says.
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Stanford psychologist behind the controversial ‘Stanford Prison Experiment' dies at 91
Stanford University says the psychologist behind the controversial “Stanford Prison Experiment” has died.
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25% of U.S. adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD, survey finds: What experts want you to know
Just over 4% of American adults have a diagnosis of ADHD, but a much larger number of people suspect they also have the disorder.
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Kaiser Permanente mental health workers planning open-ended strike
More than 2,000 mental health workers at Southern California’s Kaiser Permanente hospital are planning to walk off the job, their union said.
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World Mental Health Day: How to help loved ones
NBC4’s Hetty Chang spoke with Dr. Neel Doshi, who offered tips on how to help loved ones suffering from mental health illnesses.
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How South Asian communities can have conversations about mental health
There is an inequality of data on mental health conditions within the South Asian community likely due to the lack of conversation around the topic.
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Paramore's Hayley Williams gets candid about her PTSD and depression for World Mental Health Day
Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams shared a powerful message for World Mental Health Day while discussing her experience with PTSD and depression.
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Here's why comparing yourself to others can lead to mediocrity
California Live’s Jessica Vilchis chats with career expert Laura Gassner Otting about why we constantly compare ourselves to others. Laura says basing our success on other people’s social media feeds is like “comparing our bloopers to everyone else’s highlight reels.” They also chat about ways to reframe how you define success.
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La Palma family's desperate search for matriarch with mental health issue
A La Palma family is desperate to find their missing matriarch who was last seen in early September.
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Parents who raise kids who are mentally stronger than most do these 6 things
Scott Mautz, a former senior executive, has spent 30 years studying what makes people mentally strong. Here’s how parents can help kids build mental strength.
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US suicides held steady in 2023 — at a very high level
U.S. suicides last year remained at about the highest level in the nation’s history. Preliminary data shows that a little over 49,300 suicide deaths were reported in 2023.
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Can Instagram's new ‘Teen Accounts' help improve youth mental health? Experts weigh in
Experts agree that the new features might net positive changes, but its too early to really tell.
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Mini therapy horses provide big help for trauma victims in LA County
They’re roughly a fifth the size of a regular horse, fit perfectly in the back of a van and are helping people deal with mental and physical trauma all over LA County.
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Calabasas nonprofit offers mini therapy horse program
A nonprofit and their mini therapy horses are lending a hoof for those dealing with trauma or just need a little distraction. Gordon Tokumatsu reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Aug. 29, 2024.
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3 ways your body is letting you know you're experiencing burnout, from a psychologist
Spotting the signs of burnout is key for preventing it, or reversing it. Here are three categories of burnout symptoms and how to manage them.
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Australian weatherman's candid approach to having panic attacks on air
While giving his morning report on Monday, Byrne informed viewers that he was “going to need to stop for a second” because he was having a
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Google and Selena Gomez partner to fund teen mental health in the classroom
The unprecedented mental health crisis for children in the United States often surfaces where they spend much of their days: school. With that in mind, Google’s philanthropic arm is directly financing high school wellbeing projects on a classroom crowdfunding platform.
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Teen girls say they're feeling less sadness and despair, CDC reports
With families around the country preparing to go back to school, there is promising news about teen mental health: Girls seem to be feeling a little better.