Experts worried about the mental health of healthcare workers during COVID-19 pandemic

Right now, people from all walks of life are struggling, from the sick to the unemployed. But there are some carrying an even heavier burden than most, like the doctors and nurses on the frontlines of the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. It’s why some experts are more worried about their mental health than ever before.

Doctor's orders: Don't put off regular wellness checks for children during pandemic

Taking your healthy child to the doctor's office may seem rather counterintuitive during the COVID-19 pandemic. Physicians nationwide, however, are urging parents not to postpone their children's’ wellness checks. 

Philadelphia tattoo studio offers free services to cover self-harm scars

Under "Project Tsukurou," Fishtown's Crown and Feather Tattoo Co. offers free services for self-harm victims who want to turn their scars into art.

Thousands express concern for former NBA player Delonte West after troubling video goes viral

Thousands of people expressed concern for former NBA player Delonte West on Tuesday, 24 hours after a video was posted online showing West handcuffed, shirtless, and rambling on the side of a Prince George’s County road.

Ways to cope with 'holiday blues' this season

Signs you may be experiencing "holiday blues" include fatigue, losing interest in activities you normally enjoy, trouble making decisions or concentrating, withdrawing from friends and family, anger, irritability, and sadness.

Water tests safe for legionella at Saint Elizabeths Hospital, city has spent nearly $1.2 million on outage 

Nearly a month after legionella bacteria was found in the water at Saint Elizabeths Hospital in Southeast, city officials say the latest test results show the water is free of bacteria.

Saint Elizabeths confirms bacteria still in water following treatment weeks after Legionella found in sample

Saint Elizabeths Hospital in Southeast D.C. has confirmed that potentially deadly bacteria remain in the water following tests weeks after the legionella bacteria was initially confirmed. 

Teenagers who don’t date are less likely to be depressed than those who do, study finds

Contrary to what most pop culture references might lead one to believe, teenagers who don’t date aren’t antisocial misfits or weirdos — in fact, they tend to be just as socially skilled, as well as less depressed than their peers who do date, a new study found.

Posting selfies makes you seem ‘less likeable’ and ‘more insecure,’ researchers say

You might think a solid selfie screams “self confidence,” and “likeability,” but new research from Washington State University finds that people who post selfies more than those who don’t are viewed as less successful, more insecure and less likeable.

FCC wants to implement '988' as new suicide prevention hotline, similar to 911

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission wants to make the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline easier to reach with a new “988” number in place of the current 10-digit number, 800-273-TALK (8255).

Self-care awareness for September
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Stress getting you down? September is self-care awareness month. Author Byron V. Garrett says taking time out for yourself is really important to your well-being. His new book "Motivated for Greatness" has tons of tips for motivating and inspiring yourself.