How a Vietnam vet found healing as the "Honey-Do Dude"

Following his retirement and the death of his wife, Danny Chauvin needed a way to keep busy, so he began offering his handyman services for free.

• Feb 2, 2024

Maternal mental health disorders rising

The COVID-19 pandemic caused a spike in depression and anxiety in expectant mothers. Psychiatrist Dr. Catherine Birndorf joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the pandemic's effect on maternal mental health and shares tips on how to cope with loneliness and mom guilt.

• Apr 5, 2022

As subscription-based health care grows, critics flag concerns

Medications for to treat a variety of illnesses — high cholesterol, depression, erectile dysfunction, and more — are increasingly available via online subscription services.

• Dec 26, 2023

Survey shows rise in teen internet use

Almost half of teens surveyed by the Pew Research Center said they use the internet to browse social media "almost constantly." Jennifer Kingson, Axios' chief correspondent, joins CBS News with a look at the survey's results.

• Dec 14, 2023

Cellphone ban improved mental health, students say

Students at a New York school said that the increased time on their cellphones during the COVID-19 pandemic worsened their feelings of depression and isolation. However, they saw a major improvement in their mental health when their school restricted cellphone use during school hours. Meg Oliver has details.

• Dec 13, 2023

A promising treatment for postpartum depression

One in seven women experiences postpartum depression (PPD), with more new mothers dying from suicide or overdose than anything else. Correspondent Tracy Smith examines the heartbreak that can come when postpartum depression is not diagnosed or treated; talks with experts and sufferers hoping to destigmatize PPD; and looks at a new drug, Zurzuvae, the first-ever pill for PPD, set to become available this week.

• Dec 10, 2023

Your depression questions, answered by experts

Depression is a mental health condition that affects millions of Americans. Here's what experts say about causes, treatment and more.

• Nov 3, 2023

Coffee shop provides mental health support

A coffee shop in Chicago is providing mental health first aid for those in need. Brian Kmiecik, the general manager of "Sip of Hope," joins CBS News to share the resources his baristas are equipped with and how they support suicide prevention and mental health education.

• Oct 10, 2023

Lina Hidalgo opens up about depression

Lina Hidalgo, who leads one of the most populated areas of the country, which includes Houston, stunned constituents over the summer when she took leave to seek treatment for clinical depression. First on "CBS Mornings," Hidalgo opens up to CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe about what led to her leave and how she hopes to help others.

• Oct 6, 2023

FDA approves pill to treat postpartum depression

The Food and Drug Administration on Friday announced that it has approved the drug Zurzuvae as the first pill specifically designed to treat postpartum depression. Roxana Saberi has more.

• Aug 5, 2023

Postpartum depression pill shows promising results, study finds

Zuranolone is not yet approved by the Food and Drug Administration, but the agency is expected to make a decision in early August.

• Jul 27, 2023

How to manage summer stress, avoid the "summertime blues"

While summer is usually associated with vacations and fun, experts say it can also trigger seasonal affective disorder. Here's how to manage summer stress.

• Jul 17, 2023

Anxiety screening recommendation

An American health panel now recommends all adults under the age of 65 get screened for anxiety. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says it's especially important for pregnant people and those who gave birth within the last year to be screened. Dr. Gbenga Ogedegbe, a member of the task force, joins CBS News with more.

• Jun 22, 2023

Report finds alarming rise in suicides

Troubling new data from the CDC shows that the number of deaths by suicide among adolescents and young adults is on the rise. According to the report, suicide rates for people ages 10 to 24 rose 60% since 2011. Ken Zimmerman and Arvind Sooknanan from Fountain House, a national mental health nonprofit, joined CBS News to talk about the study.

• Jun 15, 2023

How 2 brave sisters "lost everything" under the Taliban just for singing

"One day, when the Taliban is destroyed, our minds and nerves will calm down, and I will continue my art," singer Khushi Mehtab told CBS News.

• May 29, 2023

Heather Armstrong, pioneering blogger known as "Dooce," dead at 47

Heather Armstrong, who chronicled her life, marriage and motherhood via her blog, has died at home in Salt Lake City.

• May 10, 2023

Seasonal depression in the summer

Many people associate seasonal affective disorder with the cold winter months, but some people are affected during warmer times of the year. Norman Rosenthal, a clinical professor of psychiatry at Georgetown University School of Medicine, joins CBS News to explain why this happens.

• Apr 19, 2023

Former Marine helping vets through art

In our series "A More Perfect Union," we aim to show that what unites us as Americans is far greater than what divides us. In the U.S., it is estimated that about 41% of veterans struggle with their mental health, from depression and anxiety to sleep disorders or PTSD. Jessica Rambo, 36, is a retired Marine who traveled coast-to-coast on a bus she named The Painted Buffalo to help veterans struggling with their mental health through art therapy. Rambo says she has found a new way to help serve her country.

• Apr 18, 2023

Sen. John Fetterman discusses his depression, recovery

In an interview days before his release from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, the Pennsylvania Senator talked with "Sunday Morning" anchor Jane Pauley about his "downward spiral" that led to a diagnosis of major depression. He also talks about sharing news of his difficulties publicly, how his health scare affected his family, and his reasons for feeling hopeful for the future.

• Apr 2, 2023

Sen. John Fetterman on depression, recovery, and "making up any lost time"

The Pennsylvania senator talks about his "downward spiral" that led to a diagnosis of major depression, how his health scare affected his family, and his reasons for feeling hopeful for the future.

• Apr 2, 2023