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Why Night Owls Are Prone to Depression

Night owls – people who stay up late – have been shown to have an increased risk of depression. And now a new study says why that might be. Dusk dwellers tend to be less mindful – that is, less engaged in the present moment, researchers found. That, along with poor sleep… Read Full Article […]

Published on March 21, 2025

US Judge Names Receiver To Take Over California Prisons’ Mental Health Program

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A judge has initiated a federal court takeover of California’s troubled prison mental health system by naming the former head of the Federal Bureau of Prisons to serve as receiver, giving her four months to craft a plan to provide adequate care for tens of thousands of prisoners with serious mental illness. […]

Published on March 20, 2025

More Than Half of ADHD TikTok Videos Are Inaccurate

TikTok’s most popular videos on ADHD are as likely to misinform viewers as they are to provide helpful hints, a new study says. More than half the claims made in the 100 most-viewed TikTok videos about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are not accurate,… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on March 20, 2025