Tag: mental health

As another major election approaches in America, it's crucial to find ways to protect your mental health.

With nearly one in five Americans engaging in online sports betting, the line between fun and addiction can be thin. Learn the warning signs of gambling addiction and how to help yourself or others.

How parents, children and schools can work together to foster a positive environment.

A guide for parents during the busy back-to-school season.

Can a panic attack feel like a heart attack? Oftentimes, yes. Panic attacks are alarming because the symptoms can mirror a life-threatening heart attack. That’s why it’s important to understand the ...

Today, Golisano Children’s Hospital (GCH) leaders, faculty, staff, and donors cut the ribbon on a new pediatric behavioral health urgent care center, the first of its kind in upstate New York.

UR Medicine’s Michael Scharf, MD, explains how ADHD symptoms vary from childhood to adulthood and shares the best ways to seek diagnosis and treatment as an adult.

University of Rochester Medical Center faculty and staff, as well as their community partners, were recognized today for their dedication to helping people lead healthier lives and advancing health ...

Some people assume we forget or outgrow trauma. But the truth is, if someone experiences trauma as a child, it can lead to physical and mental struggles that affect their entire life.

For people with severe mental illness, a routine trip to the doctor’s office can be overwhelming. To make matters worse, these patients die 15 to 30 years sooner than the average person—often from ...