Kids with smartphones by age 12 at higher risk of health issues, study says

Children and adolescents who own smartphones by age 12 have higher risks of depression, poor sleep and obesity, according to a new study.

• Dec 1, 2025

What new CDC data on childhood depression shows

The number of adolescents in the U.S. who have suffered a major depressive episode has decreased -- a reversal from the rise during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new data from a CDC look into the mental health and drug use of Americans. Dr. Jon LaPook joins to discuss.

• Jul 29, 2025
• 02:25

Study: You might not need 10K steps daily

While a common belief is that 10,000 steps per day is the optimal number to hit, a new study published in the Lancet Public Health journal suggests something different. Katherine Owen, biostatistician at the University of Sydney, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

• Jul 25, 2025
• 03:57

How caring letters prevent suicide

Kevin Hines is a walking miracle, having jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge and survived. But what might have kept him from jumping at all could have been something as simple as getting a letter in the mail. One psychiatrist's long-forgotten idea about giving support to those hospitalized or treated for depression or attempting suicide is being revived, and is finding positive results in an era of texting. Lee Cowan reports. [If you are in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741.]

• Jan 19, 2020
• 08:28

How to combat loneliness

Two new studies suggest older adults are more lonely than they used to be. The American Psychological Association found on average that reported loneliness began to increase after age 75. But loneliness is an issue for all generations. Psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma, who consults on depression, anxiety disorders, and work-life balance issues, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the findings.

• Dec 13, 2019
• 04:59

Karamo on mental health: Set emotional goals

"Queer Eye" star Karamo is known for helping people work through their emotions. But it's his own experience with severe depression, anxiety and drug addiction that's helped him become an advocate for mental health. Karamo joins "CBS This Morning's" special "Stop the Stigma" broadcast to discuss why he used to think mental health support was only for "rich white people." He says he even thought of taking his own life.

• Oct 23, 2019
• 07:58

How deep TMS changed one woman's life

The CDC estimates one out of every six adults will have depression at some point in their lives. Some psychiatrists now recommend a different approach to treatment. As part of the "CBS This Morning" special, "Stop the Stigma: A Conversation About Mental Health," Jamie Yuccas takes a look at the alternative treatment that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate neurons in the brain.

• Oct 23, 2019
• 04:06

Peer groups help young adults with mental illness

One in six young people experience a mental health disorder each year, and the suicide rate for adolescents age 10 to 14 has nearly tripled in the last decade. Miana Bryant, who was diagnosed with depression in college, didn't know where to turn, so she created a support group called The Mental Elephant for college students to talk with each other about their mental health. Bryant and NAMI medical director Dr. Ken Duckworth join "CBS This Morning's" special "Stop the Stigma" broadcast to discuss how to find help.

• Oct 23, 2019
• 06:37

Families fight insurers for mental health care

Every year, an estimated 1 in 5 American adults experiences mental illness. When it comes to insurance coverage, the law is clear. The federal Mental Health Parity legislation passed in 2008 requires health insurers to provide at least equal coverage for mental health conditions, as they do for medical and surgical care. But as CBS News' Dr. Jon LaPook found out, some families still have to fight to get the life-saving care their loved ones need.

• Oct 22, 2019
• 05:52

Morissette on "light at the end of the tunnel"

Grammy Award-winning singer Alanis Morissette is sharing about her nearly decade-long experience with postpartum depression. In this excerpt, she tells CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal why she would be willing to go through the heartache and pain of miscarriages and postpartum depression again.

• Oct 22, 2019
• 00:28

Alanis Morissette on postpartum depression

As we get ready for Wednesday's special live audience show, “Stop the Stigma: A Conversation About Mental Health,” we are focusing on the mental health of mothers. Grammy Award-winning singer Alanis Morissette is sharing her nearly decade-long experience with postpartum depression. In an essay on her website, the 45-year-old revealed she's dealing with the condition for a third time. Up to one in seven women experience postpartum depression which can appear days or even months after delivering a baby. Mireya Villarreal reports.

• Oct 22, 2019
• 06:11

"CBS This Morning": Stop the Stigma

In an effort to help break down stigmas surrounding mental health, "CBS This Morning" broadcast a special live audience event, "Stop the Stigma: A Conversation About Mental Health." Guests include "Queer Eye" star Karamo, a former social worker, mental health advocate and relationship expert who will discuss his experience with depression, and Cynthia Germanotta, who founded Born This Way Foundation with daughter Lady Gaga, about how mental illnesses affect a family.

• Oct 23, 2019
• 33:49

How to avoid seasonal depression

There's a potentially negative outcome of the end of daylight saving time: seasonal depression. When we fall back, the sun rises and sets an hour earlier. That can disrupt our natural rhythm and cause seasonal affective disorder. Psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how to avoid the possible impact.

• Nov 4, 2019
• 03:16

Open: This is "Face the Nation"

This week on "Face the Nation," guest moderator John Dickerson reports on the impact of tropical depression Florence. He interviews FEMA Administrator Brock Long, Sen. Thom Tillis and Sen. Lindsey Graham. Plus, CBS News Chief White House correspondent Major Garrett discusses his new book, "Mr. Trump's Wild Ride."

• Sep 16, 2018
• 01:22

Is LSD a wonder drug for mental health?

Faith Salie reports on how LSD and "magic mushrooms" are being studied for their ability to help patients conquer anxiety and depression without the psychedelia long associated with mind-altering drugs. Salie talks with author Ayelet Waldman, who microdosed LSD and overcame a deep depression, and with NYU professor Tony Bossis, who conducted a clinical trial of cancer patients treated for depression with a one-time dose of the psychedelic Psilocybin. (Originally broadcast March 18, 2018.)

• Aug 19, 2018
• 05:19

The Eagleton Syndrome

Thomas Pike seems like a man who has it all: a good job, plenty of money, and a happy family. Yet, Pike tells Mike Wallace, over the years he's had "a gnawing fear that maybe I was losing my grip...or maybe my mind." 60 Minutes looks at the science, and the suffering, of depression.

• Feb 25, 1973
• 17:14

Secrets & Lies

In a landmark legal case, Phyllis and Marty Juman sued Louise Wise Services, claiming the adoption agency concealed the fact that their adoptive son's parents were both severely mentally ill. Mike Wallace reports.

• Sep 21, 1997
• 13:42

A soldier seeks answers

Sgt. Tom Bates returned from repeated military deployments feeling depressed, even suicidal. Diagnosed with PTSD, Bates suspected something else was going on. Now, scans appear to confirm that Bates suffers the same degenerative brain condition as some concussed NFL players.

• Jan 6, 2018
• 02:33

Is shock therapy making a comeback?

For people with treatment-resistant depression, a controversial therapy gains ground and leads to innovation; this Sunday at 7 p.m. ET/PT

• May 10, 2018
• 00:35

Using psychedelics to overcome anxiety

Most of the 51 cancer patients in a Johns Hopkins study saw their depression and anxiety decrease after their psilocybin experience. Kerry Pappas was one of those patients

• Oct 13, 2019
• 01:13

Sneak peek: A Death in Payson Canyon

A teenager’s death appeared to be a suicide -- but investigators say she was helped by a friend who recorded it and weeks earlier texted “it's like getting away with murder.” CBS News' David Begnaud investigates Saturday, October 26 at 9/8c on CBS.

• Oct 23, 2019
• 03:19

Here Comes the Sun: Mark & Jay Duplass and more

Brothers Mark and Jay Duplass sit down with Luke Burbank to discuss their success in Hollywood. Then, Conor Knighton travels to St. Petersburg, Florida, to visit The Dalí Museum, showcasing more than 2,400 works by artist Salvador Dalí. "Here Comes the Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."

• Apr 27, 2025
• 22:01

Eye on America: Male loneliness crisis

In Massachusetts, we visit a weekend camp that’s helping men combat feelings of loneliness. And in North Carolina, we check out a viral workout experience that combines step aerobics with hip-hop. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.

• Apr 5, 2025
• 21:31

Eye on America: New help for postpartum moms

We tour a Michigan facility that's treating postpartum depression with a new approach. In California, a social media influencer documents her experience as part of a growing generation of unpaid family caregivers. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.

• Jan 11, 2025
• 21:31

Dads can get postpartum depression too. Here's what to know.

Postpartum depression, a serious mental health condition,​ isn't just something new moms​ can struggle with — studies show new dads can also be affected.

• Jan 28, 2025

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