2+ hour, 40+ min ago   (628+ words) In early October, my newest book, "Staying Sober One Story at a Time," will be published by Scepter Publishers. It is the story of my recovery from alcoholism told through the characters in four novels: "The Lost Weekend" by Charles…...

7+ hour, 40+ min ago   (535+ words) Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird wants to use $25 million from Instagram parent company Meta to compensate young people who the social media service allegedly has harmed. The announcement comes on the heels of a $16.7 billion settlement between Meta and nearly…...

10+ hour, 57+ min ago   (480+ words) If you have the habit of overthinking things, you are likely to be familiar with the feeling of regret that usually comes afterwards. Taking quick decisions becomes a nightmare, and people often call you out over it. Getting over the…...

12+ hour, 28+ min ago   (102+ words) Your brain is wired to notice what’s going wrong. Under stress, that tendency can narrow your attention and make progress harder to see. Recalibrating your mindset means deliberately giving your brain more evidence of what’s working. A few simple habits…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (395+ words) These six gentle techniques can help you step back from the mental noise and return your attention to the present....

58+ min ago   (434+ words) AMBLER—Montgomery County Commissioner Jamila Winder and Congresswoman Madeleine Dean welcomed residents, recovery advocates, and local leaders to Temple University’s Ambler campus on Wednesday, September 9, for the county’s second annual “Reflections on Recovery” panel discussion and networking fair. In a…...

10+ hour, 37+ min ago   (498+ words) You probably don't think of singing along to a favorite song as something you're doing for your brain. But whether it's in the car, in the shower, or with other people, singing engages a surprisingly wide range of brain functions…...

8+ hour, 20+ min ago   (294+ words) Spending too much time working alone could be harming your mental health, according to a new study published in the journal Science. During the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work skyrocketed. Since then, the rate of remote work has stabilized at around…...

8+ hour, 14+ min ago   (416+ words) Post-Dispatch columnist Tony Messenger highlights the mental health crisis in Missouri jails, where hundreds are held in legal limbo for years awaiting treatment. (19) updates to this series since 7 hrs ago She is stuck in the middle of a mental health…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago   (150+ words) The research findings encourage us to pay attention to our own well-being and our relationship with digital tools when using artificial intelligence. From Mad in Slovenia: This piece addresses emotional and psychological responses to changes in artificial intelligence. People use…...