Youth mental health crisis may be improving, early ER data suggests

The CDC reports emergency room visits slowed for suicide attempts and overdoses by adolescents.

• May 11, 2023

Tom Holland reflects on mental health struggles

The 26-year-old actor discussed the impact the challenging role of his new series "The Crowded Room" has had on his personal life.

• May 10, 2023

Markets, money and Americans' mental health

Stocks closed flat Monday as investors await new data on consumer and producer prices. Bankrate senior industry analyst Ted Rossman joins CBS News to discuss the markets as well as a new survey on personal finances and mental health.

• May 8, 2023
• 4:19

What parents can do about kids' anxieties

A new survey by Nemours Children's Health sheds light on anxieties among children, with 86% of kids ages 9-13 reporting worrying at least sometimes -- often about school or friendships. More than half say adults don't understand. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn has more on how the pandemic may have fueled anxiety for young people, and what parents can do about it.

• May 8, 2023
• 2:06

What's worrying America's kids? New survey reveals anxieties.

A survey from Nemours KidsHealth is sounding the alarm about children's worries, including how the pandemic fueled anxiety for some young people. Here's what parents can do to help.

• May 8, 2023

Sean Hayes on "Good Night, Oscar"

In the new Broadway play "Good Night, Oscar," Sean Hayes, the Emmy Award-winning star of "Will & Grace," appears as the witty and eccentric musical star Oscar Levant, whose mental health struggles and addiction to drugs would come front-and-center during a 1958 appearance on Jack Paar's "Tonight Show." Correspondent David Pogue talks with Hayes about conjuring Levant on stage; and with Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Doug Wright about the darkness at the center of the play's central figure.

• Apr 30, 2023
• 6:37

Bipartisan bill would ban kids under age 13 from using social media

The bill would also require children ages 13 to 17 to receive parental consent to create a social media account.

• Apr 29, 2023

"Swedish death cleaning" aims to declutter your heart and home

Katarina Blom, psychologist and co-host on the new series "The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning" explains the mental health impact of this style of decluttering, which aims to refresh homes and hearts.

• Apr 27, 2023

Tennessee gun-control push at crossroads as proposal stalls

Chances are shrinking fast for a key gun-control proposal to make it out of the Tennessee Legislature.

• Apr 20, 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
• 4:00

How parents can combat the ongoing teen mental health crisis

Experts say parents should keep an eye out for a sudden drop in grades, self-isolating, a short temper and changes in eating or sleeping habits.

• Apr 18, 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
• 6:41

Asa Hutchinson on red flag laws

Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who is running for the Republican nomination for president, tells "Face the Nation" that to prevent gun violence, investment in mental health is “important” and noted the investments made in Arkansas in school counselors, adding that “states [also] have to pick up the responsibility.”

• Apr 16, 2023
• 8:37

U.S. suicide rate rises

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported this week that suicide was the 11th leading cause of death in the U.S. in 2021. The suicide death rate has risen 32% in the last two decades, and rose 4% between 2020 and 2021, according to CDC numbers. Mitchell J. Prinstein, chief science officer for the American Psychological Association, spoke to CBS News about the alarming rise.

• Apr 14, 2023
• 4:20

U.S. teens experiencing mental health crisis

Experts warn teens and younger kids in the U.S. are in the midst of an unprecedented mental health crisis. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell spoke with author and clinical psychologist Lisa Damour about how to help teens through this challenging time.

• Apr 13, 2023
• 10:34

2 things teens need from parents - and one to avoid

During an interview with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell, clinical psychologist and author of "The Emotional Lives of Teenagers" Lisa Damour shared two things all kids need.

• Apr 13, 2023

Mental health crisis among U.S. kids

Sharyn Alfonsi reports from Wisconsin where rates of adolescent self-harm and attempted suicide have nearly doubled since 2019.

• Sep 4, 2022
• 13:22

Gender gap in concussion research

The CBS News investigative unit digs into the gender gap when it comes to research on sports-related concussions. Female athletes speak out about the lack of knowledge on how concussions affect women's brains and mental health. Nikki Battiste reports.

• Apr 3, 2023
• 5:39

Protecting kids from harmful social media

Doctors at the Digital Wellness Lab at Boston Children's Hospital have released an in-depth study of the positive and negative effects of social media on young people. Founder and director Dr. Michael Rich joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss the findings.

• Apr 3, 2023
• 5:22

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

John Fetterman discharged from Walter Reed

Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was discharged Friday from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. He had been receiving treatment for depression at the center since February. Fetterman spoke to Jane Pauley about his treatment in an exclusive interview which will air Sunday, April 2, on CBS.

• Mar 31, 2023
• 1:17

Preview: Sen. John Fetterman on his struggle with depression

In an interview to be broadcast on "CBS Sunday Morning" April 2, Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman talked with Jane Pauley about his health, just days before his discharge from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

• Mar 31, 2023
• 0:49

Retiring therapy dog gets "rock star farewell"

Norman the therapy dog got a "rock star farewell" as he retired after seven years of comforting hospital patients. For five of those years, he worked at Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service in Queensland, Australia, where the staff lined up to cheer for him as he left work for the last time.

• Mar 31, 2023
• 0:51

How finding awe could help your health

Finding joy doesn't need to come from large trips. Some of the best adventure is right in our backyards. Dacher Keltner, UC Berkeley professor and author of "Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life," joins CBS News to discuss the science of awe-inspiring experiences.

• Mar 29, 2023
• 5:21

COVID's education crisis: A lost generation?

Students who were forced into remote learning because of the pandemic lost valuable time in class; one nationwide study shows reading skills have dropped to their lowest point in 30 years. With the added personal toll from COVID, this generation is facing a crisis of stunted learning and emotional turmoil. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with educators about what can be done.

• Mar 26, 2023
• 7:20

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