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According to a new safety poll by Navigate360 and Zogby Strategies shows 56% of teens surveyed between the ages of 16 and 17 across the U.S. (broken down by region) said they personally knew someone who considered hurting themselves.

The emotional toll of the COVID-19 pandemic is a lot worse than experts projected.

Psilocybin, the hallucinogenic substance found in "magic" mushrooms, appears to relieve the symptoms of major depression.

The study shows the long-term effects of opioid use by NFL players, even after their careers have ended.

Women with a history of depression and anxiety are at a higher risk of having a flare-up during the time leading up to menopause. And getting doctors to take the issue seriously can be challenging.

NPR's Morning Editionexplores the key reproductive shifts in women's lives — puberty, pregnancy and perimenopause — and how the changes during those times could impact mental and emotional health.

More reasons to commit to a race: A new study shows that novice runners who take on a marathon significantly improved their heart health. We've got tips to get you started.

'Tis the season to be jolly, but for many the challenge is just getting through the holidays while dealing with depression and elevated stress levels. One…

Pessimists may suspect this finding, but researchers who tracked the health outcomes of thousands of adults across many years found optimists were much more likely to reach 85. Optimism is teachable.

What's the link between smartphone use and teens' mental health? Experts disagree, with some arguing that the threat is overblown.

Scientists are learning how the party drug ketamine relieves depression so quickly — and why its effects fade over time.

Physicians have been taught to look for signs of hopelessness, sadness and lack of motivation to help them diagnose depression. But anger as a depression symptom is less often noticed or addressed.