mental health

Like many Americans, Kristen Bell found herself glued to the TV as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic began to unfold in 2020.

We may experience anxiety returning to normal life coming out of the pandemic, though we may not notice the feeling right away or even expect it. It’s going to be a big change, says mental health counselor Todd Baratz. “This is like, moving to another country big change.” Setting boundaries in your social life can help.

“Stop Chicago” community activists are asking Mayor Lori Lightfoot to invest in city-run mental health clinics across the city as the nation’s mental health crisis is compounded by the coronavirus pandemic.

“Stop Chicago” community activists are asking Mayor Lori Lightfoot to invest in city-run mental health clinics across the city as the nation’s mental health crisis is compounded by the coronavirus pandemic. NBC 5’s Chris Hush reports.

Paris Hilton returned to Salt Lake City for a ceremonial bill signing for a law that regulates treatment centers for troubled teens in Utah.

Dr. Ebony Butler created My Therapy Cards, which encourage assessing one’s emotions, writing in a journal and many other ways of examining the self and bettering mental health. The cards can be used on your own, in a group of friends, or along with a therapist. Butler says the cards can help people who don’t have access to mental health...

The pandemic led us away from people, with more working at home and fewer social gatherings. Along with other stressors, the nation saw a spike in alcohol and drug consumption. Psychologist and counselor Kevin Gilliland tells LX News about building good habits and keeping up our mental health.

Research suggests that many girls’ self-confidence takes a nose dive as early as age eight. Here are tips on how to build it up.

It’s become all too familiar these days: the dreaded video meeting. You log in to what feels like your hundredth Zoom meeting of the day. You do the obligatory greeting and wave. And then you mute your mic. Then, no matter how hard you try to pay attention to whatever your boss is presenting, your eyes will not cooperate and...

You might know Alyson Stoner for her childhood roles in Missy Elliott music videos or the ‘Step Up’ film series. Now she’s started the platform Movement Genius and is teaching classes to boost mental health through affirmations and movement.

More than a year into a pandemic prioritizing your own wellness may feel like an impossible task. Data from a Kaiser Family Foundation poll showed about 4 in 10 adults report symptoms of anxiety or depression. It’s the new normal.

If you’ve caught yourself staring at your own image during a Zoom meeting you’re not alone. It’s just one reason Zoom is stressing us all out.

You may feel deep in a rut, but your brain in more malleable than you think. And it is possible to change your brain to achieve more happiness. NBCLX takes a closer look at what psychology researchers are saying about the links between our habits and behavior and our mental well-being.

How do you even begin to have a conversation with your boss about your mental health struggles when there’s still a very real fear of repercussions that could derail your career?

More than a year into the coronavirus pandemic, some people have fallen in love with their ‘Covid caves’

Everyone wants to be validated. But social media has turned our natural need for approval into a validation addiction. And we’re living less authentic lives as a result. Mory Fontanez, a purpose coach, joined LX News to explain how to stop this craving.

Doctors say the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the mental health of children is alarming and plain to see

Red ribbons with encouraging messages, including “You Got This!” and “Live, Laugh, Love”, are lining windows in downtown Barrington as residents look to spread awareness of the importance of mental health. The “My Red Said” campaign is designed to raise awareness around mental health and provide resources for those who may be struggling due to the pandemic. Licensed clinical professional…

Red ribbons with encouraging messages, including “You Got This!” and “Live, Laugh, Love”, are lining windows in downtown Barrington as residents look to spread awareness of the importance of mental health. NBC 5’s Chris Coffey has the story.

Leigh Richardson, a licensed counselor with the Brain Performance Center, discusses how stress and boredom can cause an increase in alcohol consumption, overeating and other habits that are bad for our long-term health.