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In addition to anxiety and depression, feeling lonely can impact physical health and wellbeing.
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In addition to anxiety and depression, feeling lonely can impact physical health and wellbeing.
While issues like anxiety and depression are getting more attention, loneliness and social isolation can still be hard to talk about.
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Many of us are more accessible than ever before, and that means sometimes our professional lives can cross into our personal time.
This Suicide Prevention Month, we're talking about several topics surrounding mental health.
This Suicide Prevention Month, we're exploring a number of topics around mental health.
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and this is also Suicide Prevention Week. At CBS New York, we're committed to breaking the stigma and exploring a number of topics about mental health.
Jack Dahler felt his world come crashing down when he suffered a back injury. He said the pain of not being able to play tennis was worse than anything else.
We speak with a child and adolescent psychologist to learn more about the red and yellow flags and dos and don'ts for parents.
Experts say creating a healthier lifestyle on their own can lead to more energy, maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding illness and having more self-esteem. CBS New York's John Dias has the story.
We're talking with health experts about what parents can do to help their kids. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and today we're focusing on those left behind when someone takes their own life.
CBS New York is committed to breaking the stigma around mental health, including suicide prevention.
Medical experts say the colder temperatures ahead could lead to higher quality sleep, which helps your brain function better. CBS New York's John Dias has the details.
Back-to-school stressors are normal for the whole family. Here are two common issues mental health experts see popping up and how to deal with them.
Many college freshman are leaving home for the first time, a transition that can be a major stressor on their health.
It can be an overwhelming time for college students, especially those living away from home for the first time. Zoe Ragouzeos, executive director of counseling and wellness services at NYU, shares what parents can do to help and what resources are available.
Many college freshman are leaving home for the first time, an exciting transition, but one that can be a major stressor on their physical and mental health.
It's an exciting time, but a new school year is also a source of anxiety. Beth Gaskill, a former teacher and founder of Big City Readers, shares her fear-busting tips.
The program trains people who've suffered with mental illness or substance abuse to become peer counselors for people going through similar struggles.
The 37-year-old was shot during a struggle on July 3. Police allege Garris was grabbing for another officer's gun.
The Emma L. Bowen Community Service Center is to be bulldozed and replaced by a new clinic in an affordable housing tower, CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell reports.
In iDance Ministry's latest performance, young people impacted by mental illness, addiction and disabilities express themselves through dance and art.
Three of the grand prize winners -- Janassia Wood, Marissa Wilcher and Melanie Barrett -- spoke with us about the program, along with its head Tamika McReynolds and HOT 97 DJ Wallah.
We hear from an expert about what to do if you have reverse seasonal affective disorder in the summer.
If you're planning to give concert or show tickets as a gift this holiday season, an expert has some advice.
The New York Islanders beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-2 on Thursday night.
The injury-depleted Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the New Jersey Devils 8-4 on Thursday night.
A woman stabbed another woman in the back inside Macy's Herald Square on Thursday afternoon, police said.
A Holocaust survivor is set to speak at a New York City public school after the principal initially declined to invite him last week.
If you're planning to give concert or show tickets as a gift this holiday season, an expert has some advice.
A woman stabbed another woman in the back inside Macy's Herald Square on Thursday afternoon, police said.
A Holocaust survivor is set to speak at a New York City public school after the principal initially declined to invite him last week.
Drone technology recently helped Suffolk County police catch an alleged shoplifter.
Jimmy's Corner, one of the last dive bars in Times Square, is facing eviction. Now, the owner is suing the landlord to stay open.
Survivors of the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting, families and lawmakers gathered in Washington, D.C., on Thursday to honor the lives lost and continue calls for action to end gun violence.
Connecticut is dealing with its first measles case since 2021, after a child, who is not vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally.
This brutally cold weather stretch in the New York City area means business — especially with snow increasingly likely in the coming days.
The Stamford Police Department has identified the man whose decomposed body was found handcuffed in the home of a gunman who opened fire at officers during a standoff on Dec. 2.
Showers are expected, and if you're north and west of the city, you'll see some snow, possibly a few inches.
A New Jersey man who was praised for trying to save an 82-year-old neighbor from a fire this summer has now been charged with her murder.
New Jersey prosecutors confirmed four arrests after a mass shooting in Newark left three people, including a mother and a little boy, dead.
Murphy says the state of emergency will help keep the fuel heating thousands of residents' homes amid a long stretch of cold weather.
This brutally cold weather stretch in the New York City area means business — especially with snow increasingly likely in the coming days.
An police investigation is underway in Newark after a shooting left two people dead and two others wounded at a music recording studio.
Drone technology recently helped Suffolk County police catch an alleged shoplifter.
This brutally cold weather stretch in the New York City area means business — especially with snow increasingly likely in the coming days.
There is optimism that New York state will finally close the loophole in the law on drugged driving, perhaps in early 2026.
Amtrak has been working around the clock to rehabilitate two of the four century-old tubes of the East River Tunnel, which was badly damaged by Superstorm Sandy.
Glen Cove has become the first community in Nassau County to ban the smoking of marijuana in public spaces. Offenders will face fines starting Jan. 1, officials said.
For the second time in a month, prosecutors in Virginia failed to secure an indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James.
The Senate on Thursday failed to advance competing Democratic and Republican measures to address health care costs. Follow live updates here.
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes and a group of Democrats are asking for a review of the Epstein case files to determine whether the records have been "tampered" with or concealed, ahead of a release by next week.
New York City officials have secured long-awaited funding to restore the 102-year-old Coney Island boardwalk.
There is optimism that New York state will finally close the loophole in the law on drugged driving, perhaps in early 2026.
Connecticut is dealing with its first measles case since 2021, after a child, who is not vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
New York has no plans to change hepatitis B vaccine guidance after a Centers for Disease Control advisory panel voted to stop recommending a first dose for newborns.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
A woman struck and killed by a car in Midtown earlier this week was actress Wenne Alton Davis, police said.
The 2026 Met Gala co-chairs have been announced. Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams are set to join Vogue's Anna Wintour.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
The iconic Wythe Diner was physically moved Saturday from its location in Williamsburg to Steiner Studios in Brooklyn's Navy Yard.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
The New York Islanders beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-2 on Thursday night.
The injury-depleted Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the New Jersey Devils 8-4 on Thursday night.
The Blackhawks have scored first in 12 of 15 home games, which leads the NHL. Chicago has also allowed just four first-period goals, the fewest in the league.
The Baltimore Orioles agreed to a $155 million, five-year deal with slugger Pete Alonso, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press.
Jalen Brunson scored 35 points and the Knicks defeated the struggling Raptors 117-101 in the NBA Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday night.
New York City officials have secured long-awaited funding to restore the 102-year-old Coney Island boardwalk.
Residents on East 57th Street say reckless drivers have caused life-altering injuries and even death, but despite petitions and years of advocacy, the city has yet to install a speed bump.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music plans a 12,000-square-foot campus at One Prospect Park West, aiming to serve thousands more with music therapy and education programs.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for December 11 at 11 p.m.
If you're shopping for concert or theater tickets during the holiday season, there are a few things you should know before buying online. CBS News New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas shares a cautionary tale and advice.
A beloved bar in Times Square faces an uncertain future. The owner of Jimmy's Corner is fighting eviction and trying to avoid a last call. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman has the latest on the legal battle.
New York State Police are investigating a shooting in Wawayanda, Orange County.
A woman is charged with attempted murder after a stabbing inside Macy's Herald Square. This comes just weeks after another brutal attack there. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
