By talking openly about mental health, St. Louis family honors heritage and helps others

Sam Zeller (left) and his twin brother Jake Zeller (2012)

Jenna Zeller remembers her brother Jake Zeller as resourceful and having the ability to make people feel loved, welcomed and wanted. “I think he had an old-fashioned soul and was able to make friends with people very easily,” she said. “He was a great guy and a great brother. We will miss him.” Jake Zeller, … Read more

How L-Theanine can calm your mind and bring you better sleep

How L-Theanine can calm your mind and bring you better sleep

L-Theanine Latte is the new mushroom coffee, and luckily it tastes much better. In Los Angeles, the Volt Energy Drink on the menu at influencer hotspot Alfred Coffee contains amino acids combined with biotin and B vitamins. You’ll find it in the Iced Functional Latte at Beyond Juicery+Eatery (located in 48 states). And it doesn’t … Read more

The world’s leading biohacker talks about how burnout actually affects the body

The world's leading biohacker talks about how burnout actually affects the body

Searches for “burnout” increased by 130%. Searches for “stress symptoms” increased by 140%. Searches for “fatigue symptoms” increased by 150%. These are alarming statistics, and they highlight the reality of where we are as a society: overworked, overstimulated, and with self-care far down the list of our basic needs. But what most of us don’t … Read more

Children in UK mental health crisis wait up to three days in A&E for specialist beds

Children in UK mental health crisis wait up to three days in A&E for specialist beds

Children and young people experiencing a mental health crisis in England spend up to three days in A&E wards before being placed in specialist beds, NHS figures have revealed. A children’s nurse who works in an emergency department said it was “frankly barbaric” to wait this long for patients under the age of 18 in … Read more

Travis County launches children’s mental health plan amid growing concerns over teen crime

Travis County launches children's mental health plan amid growing concerns over teen crime

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Mental health is becoming part of a broader conversation in Austin as three teens are charged in connection with a spate of shootings and robberies over the weekend. One suspect’s mother told KXAN that her 15-year-old son was struggling with substance abuse and suicidal thoughts. He said this not as an excuse, … Read more

Building the Backbone of Metabolic Health: Investing in Nourish | Menlo Ventures

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Chances are, someone in your life is also managing a chronic health condition. Maybe it’s a parent who has diabetes, a friend who is overcoming obesity, or a partner who is overcoming cardiovascular disease. The advice they receive from their doctors is almost always the same: eat better, live healthier. What they don’t know is … Read more

A mop, a broom, and a calm mind: Why some people see mental health benefits in everyday tasks – The Boston Globe

Monks polished the wooden corridor of the walkway that connects between temple buildings at Soji-ji in Yokohama, Japan.

“Before enlightenment, cut wood and carry water. After enlightenment, cut wood and carry water.” Zen disciples, or “unsui” monks, spend a lot of time cleaning and organizing. “We sweep dust to get rid of earthly desires. We scrub dirt to get rid of attachments,” writes Yoshihiro Matsumoto, a monk living in Kyoto, Japan, in his … Read more

US Senate to investigate sports betting’s ‘mental health crisis’

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listen to article • 0:00 minutes Legalized sports betting is sweeping states across the country, reshaping the relationship between fans, athletes and their favorite pastime in the process. In 2025, Americans bet a record $165 billion on sports. And over the past 18 months, federal authorities have indicted two Major League Baseball pitchers, a former … Read more

Taylor Richey has been named Behavioral Health Pro at DDOE. this year’s

Taylor Richey has been named Behavioral Health Pro at DDOE. this year's

Tonight, student mental health advocates in Delaware schools were recognized for their work. The Delaware Department of Education’s Behavioral Health Professional of the Year Awards Dinner recognized school counselors, social workers, licensed clinical social workers, psychologists and school nurses from nearly 20 schools in Delaware. Each nominee representing a school district or charter school received … Read more

It’s the hottest new snack trend. Here’s why you should think twice before trying it.

It's the hottest new snack trend. Here's why you should think twice before trying it.

Who doesn’t get excited about having an afternoon snack or something delicious while watching “The Pit”? But not all snacks are created equal. If we want to choose nutritious snacks, what are the best options? And are these new “naked” and “natural” snack foods that are popping up everywhere really that much better for us … Read more