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Got that summertime sadness? You could have summer seasonal depressionWe've heard about people getting the winter blues, but for some people, seasonal depression comes in the summer. Dr. Norman Rosenthal first described summer seasonal depression in 1984.ResumeHere & Now09:27Jun 20, 2024
How substance abuse can affect teen mental healthA national survey of teens done in 2022 found that teens who experienced a major depressive episode were more likely to have used drugs, smoked marijuana or engaged in binge...ResumeHere & Now09:38Jun 6, 2024
'You can get better': A trauma specialist's advice for starting the recovery processTrauma specialist Karesten Koenen talks about how people who have experienced trauma and violence can overcome it.ResumeHere & Now09:41May 23, 2024
Elmo wants to know how you're feeling: How Sesame Workshop's resources can helpFor Mental Health Awareness Month, Sesame Street Workshop released new emotional well-being resources for parents and kids.ResumeHere & Now07:02May 22, 2024
How to practice mindful meditation in our everyday livesResearch shows that meditation can reduce stress and anxiety, and lead to better focus and concentration.ResumeHere & Now09:36May 9, 2024
Is your teenager just moody? Or really struggling with mental health?The rate of kids dealing with serious mental health issues has been on the rise since the pandemic. But if parents want to help their kids, research suggests they should...ResumeHere & Now09:45Apr 25, 2024
Do I need therapy? A psychologist explains why some people might notMental health problems like anxiety and depression are on the rise since the pandemic, but clinical psychologist Emily Edlynn says not everyone needs therapy to deal with these problems.ResumeHere & Now09:05Apr 11, 2024
Where to experience a total solar eclipse in AprilOn April 8, 13 states from Texas to Maine will be in the path of totality.ResumeHere & Now03:35Mar 8, 2024
UAW president Shawn Fain on union victories in tentative contractsThe United Auto Workers union scored major victories in tentative contracts with Detroit's Big Three automakers.ResumeHere & Now05:34Nov 8, 2023
The sound of global hip hop: Why the genre resonates around the worldAlthough it’s a uniquely American art form, hip-hop has spread across the world as a tool for social change.ResumeHere & Now09:45Sep 12, 2023