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A New York speech pathologist is using improvisational theater, better known as “improv,” to help young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to develop their social skills. Bob Domingo, PhD, a speech language pathologist and associate professor at Long Island University Post in Brookville, New York, is combining his skills and love of improv to help those with ASD. “Through …

Psychedelic retreats are seeing spikes in interest these days. As substances like MDMA, ketamine and psilocybin (“magic mushrooms”) become a more mainstream form of therapy for many people, one Vancouver, Canada-based psilocybin retreat is reporting an uptick in public awareness — noting a 183% spike in bookings year over year. The Journeymen Collective retreat is run by Canadian natives Gary …

Dan Hurley has captivated college basketball fans for years, most recently leading the UConn Huskies to consecutive national championships almost with ease. But part of the allure of Hurley lies in his reliability. In an interview with OutKick’s “Don’t @ Me with Dan Dakich, Hurley spoke out about the importance of prioritizing mental health, especially with men. UConn head coach …

A judge has denied the petition for conditional release for one of the two young women who were convicted in the 2014 Slender Man stabbing of a classmate in Wisconsin. Thursday’s ruling comes after two days of testimony regarding Morgan Geyser’s mental health. Geyser, 21, was found not guilty by reason of mental disease and was initially sentenced in 2018 …

Smartphones are creating an anxiety and depression-riddled generation of teens, according to social psychologist and New York University professor Jonathan Haidt, but there are steps parents can take to help protect the next generation. Haidt, author of the new book “The Anxious Generation,” said Thursday that his first piece of advice is no smartphones before high school. “We’ve got to …

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). For some seniors, retirement brings the unbridled joy of more time with loved ones — but for others, the golden years can end up being quite blue. More than a third of older …

If you daydream about getting a break from stress, you might picture a restful week of vacation or a long weekend away. But some people opt for something bigger, finding ways to take longer or more varied time away from the routine. Mini sabbaticals. Adult gap years. Or just gap months. The extended breaks range from quitting a job to …

A new Gallup poll has revealed a primary source of happiness among the Gen Z cohort. The survey, which included 2,271 young adults in the U.S. between ages 12 and 26, found that their most influential driver of happiness is a sense of purpose at school and at work. At least 60% of all Gen Zers who are happy feel …

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). A 28-year-old Dutch woman is slated to be euthanized next month because of her struggles with mental illness after her psychiatrist said her condition will never improve. Zoraya ter Beek lives in a …

The United Statesissynonymous withaddiction. In a given year, as many as46.8 million(16.7%) Americans over the age of 12 are diagnosed with a substance use disorder.Doctors have never been busier – or moreaddicted to substances. They are not immune to the deathly grip ofaddiction. Itisestimated that up to15% ofdoctorsare battling with drugand/or alcohol dependency.That means for every sevendoctors, at least one …