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Pacemaker for the brain helps woman with crippling depression. Doctors say it may soon offer hope to others
Researchers are testing deep brain stimulation as a treatment for people with a severe form of depression. Doctors compare it to a pacemaker for the brain. It involves implanting electrodes in the brain, which are attached to a device placed under the skin in the chest.
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CT LIVE!: Cultivate a Healthy Mindset in 2024
Licensed Therapist Krystal Jackson shared the AAA approach.
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What is ‘factitious disorder imposed on another,' or FDIA?
Factitious disorder imposed on another (FDIA), formerly known as Munchausen’s Syndrome by Proxy, is a mental illness in which a person will garner attention by pretending their dependent is ill or disabled.
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Experts weigh in on holiday depression and stress
The holidays can be stressful and depressing for some people, according to experts.
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CT LIVE!: Reflecting on 2023 and Looking Ahead to 2024
Krystal Jackson from Simply Being Wellness Counseling shared tips on how to start the new year in a healthy way.
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K-pop star Rosé joins first lady Jill Biden to talk mental health
K-pop superstar Rosé has joined U.S. first lady Jill Biden at a mental health event to talk about how even famous people grapple with emotional struggles.
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Veteran, Quinnipiac student wins social work award for mental health advocacy
A military veteran and soon-to-be social worker says mental health advocacy is one of his most important missions, especially among Black and brown communities. Sergeant Nebiyou Masresha spent eight years with the Army National Guard and was deployed to Afghanistan in 2012. “For me, it was coming back,” he said. “Coming back from deployment and having to deal with mental…
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Killingly BOE meets with state about mental health support for students
After rejecting a plan to bring a mental health clinic to Killingly High School, the Board of Education met with the state Wednesday to discuss options for students.
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Swimmer Felipe Ribeiro paints nails as reminder of bipolar disorder, wins gold at Pan Am Games
Mental health and how athletes deal with it has become top of mind for athletes, coaches and sports executives alike.
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How to talk to your kids about mass shootings
The news of the mass shooting in Maine can be difficult, overwhelming and even triggering for some adults and children. Dr. Laura Saunders, a psychologist at the Institute of Living in Hartford, recommends parents start by asking their children what they know. “That’s a good sort of frame of reference to go off of. So, what do they know?...
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How to talk to your kids about mass shootings
The news of the mass shooting can be difficult, overwhelming and even triggering for some adults and children. A psychologist in Hartford recommends parents start by asking their children what they know.
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CT LIVE!: Finding Balance in Your Life
Therapists Venice and Vernon Moore from Embracing Your Difference explain how to find balance in life.
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CT LIVE!: Symptoms of Seasonal Depression and Ways to Treat It
Licensed Therapist Krystal Jackson explained what you need to know.
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Here are some tips and tricks to prioritize your mental health
Dr. Javeed Sukhera with Hartford Hospital is talking about some tips and tricks to improve your mental health.
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Quinnipiac students shine light on mental health and wellness
Some Quinnipiac University students held an event for World Mental Health Day on Tuesday.
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World Mental Health Day 2023: What to know about this year's theme
This year’s theme, “Mental health is a universal human right,” aims to improve knowledge, raise awareness, and drive actions that protect mental health as a human right.
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Country singer Hardy cancels tour due to serious anxiety: ‘It has taken over my life'
The “Wait In the Truck” singer says his mental health remains affected by a bus accident he was involved in last October.
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Psychedelic drug MDMA eases PTSD symptoms in a study that paves the way for possible US approval
A study has found that the psychedelic drug MDMA, combined with talk therapy, can reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
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10 possible signs of Alzheimer's — and how the disease affects Hispanic people
The Alzheimer’s Association created a list of early signs of the disease or other types of dementia. In the United States, the disease disproportionately affects Hispanic patients.