Mental health

Dr. Kisha Davis, Montgomery County’s chief health officer, wants new mothers to know they’re not alone and don’t have to suffer in silence. She recognizes it can be difficult to talk about postpartum struggles. “It’s really about not ignoring having that conversation,” Davis said. It’s important to characterize what a new mother is feeling. Davis said it can be...

Postpartum depression can show in many different ways. News4’s Mauricio Casillas discusses with an expert what to look out for and how to deal with it.

Communication and setting realistic expectations are two of the ways of solving for anxiety and stress when preparing for the holiday season.

Doctor explains what you need to know about what is informally referred to as “brain fog.”

Exposure to lead in gasoline during childhood resulted in many millions of excess cases of psychiatric disorders over the last 75 years, a new study estimates.

New research shows the vast majority of Gen Z and Millennials are worried about climate change. National climate reporter Chase Cain talked with mental health experts about ways to cope with the difficult emotions.

Award-winning author TJ Klune (“The House in the Cerulean Sea”) on when he felt able to quit his day job and when he first felt like he’d made it as a writer.

Mental health services and exercise are some lesser-considered caregiving resources that that can impact your well-being and help your loved one.

News4’s Eun Yang spoke with a psychiatrist about how the winter months and less sunlight can affect your mood.

Whether it’s for friends, grandparents or the masses, parents are sharing info and intel about their kids on social media.

Social media is a great place to connect with loved ones and share life updates. But what are the hidden dangers when it comes to sharing photos and information about children? News4’s Erika Gonzalez spoke with a psychiatrist about what parents should keep in mind before posting.

Emotions are high for Harris voters Wednesday. After years of campaigning, the 2024 presidential election is settled. President-elect Donald Trump is heading back to the White House. “It didn’t go the way we wanted, and that’s very disappointing. Yeah, I don’t know,” said one Harris supporter. “I think, just a little sad day,” said another one. “It’s numbing. It’s...

Emotions are high for many after Election Day. News4’s Walter Morris has advice for those who find themselves depressed, anxious or angry.

Getting a dinner reservation at a restaurant that’s typically hard to book is one idea that therapists have for avoiding stress on election night.

As the election rapidly approaches, college students are feeling the tension. News4’s Walter Morris reports.

A psychiatrist talks about how election season can affect your mental health and how to cope.

A psychiatrist talks about how election season can affect your mental health. Telemundo 44’s Maria Renee Barillas reports.

The 2024 election brings a lot more than just excitement. Some voters battle feelings of distress days away from the election. 

The 2024 election is just days away. If you’re already feeling the stress, here’s where you can go and what you can do to process that anxiety — and the science of why it works.

In October 2024, Ron Gutman visited Bhutan to learn more about human happiness. He is an adjunct Stanford professor, inventor, author, entrepreneur and speaker.