Mental Health and Addiction - Videos
Marilu Henner explains how her memory affects her life and career as well as the connection between health and memory.
Gov. Christie signed a ban on gay conversion therapy emphasizing conversion therapy exposes children to health risks, outweighing potential benefits. More to the point, conversion therapy is child abuse risking depression, drug abuse and suicide.
Certain beer brands, malt liquor in particular, are more likely to lead to patient visits to the emergency room. And one third of all injury E.R. visits nationwide are alcohol related. Should beers with more alcohol have clearer warning labels? Jeff reveals his struggles with alcohol.
Certain beer brands, malt liquor in particular, are more likely to lead to patient visits to the emergency room. And one third of all injury E.R. visits nationwide are alcohol related. Should beers with more alcohol have clearer warning labels? Dr. Vinocur discusses why alcohol is a dangerous drug.
Solitary confinement has been proven to be detrimental to the health of inmates suffering from mental illnesses. There are safeguards in place, but it's still happening, despite the fact that it's unhealthy and counterproductive. Dr. Kupers discusses the unfair treatment of black inmates with mental illness inside the prison system.
Solitary confinement has been proven to be detrimental to the health of inmates suffering from mental illnesses. There are safeguards in place, but it's still happening, despite the fact that it's unhealthy and counterproductive. Ryan shares his experience of suffering from bipolar disorder while being locked in solitary confinement.
Full Segment: Whether you're a recovering alcoholic, or simply on a two-week detox, refraining from booze amongst friends can be a tall order. Has our society become over-reliant on adult beverages for socialization?
Full Segment: When patients with mental illness seek treatment for physical ailments, doctors often misdiagnose them due to a lack of follow-up interventions. This contributes to a shocking decrease in life expectancy for mentally ill patients. How can we fix it?
David Parnell joins Ricky to talk about being close to the production of meth and how easy it is to make.
One high school in Lancaster County, Penn., is introducing a mental health screening program in light of the Sandy Hook Elementary School which left 26 people dead. The accused shooter had a mental health issue, and this voluntary high school program will aim to detect mental issues before they affect others.
By exercising the brain (yes, you can use repetition and habit as you do when you exercise the body), we can achieve what may have previously seemed nearly impossible.
Dr. Steven Sussman, Ph.D, Child & Adolescent Psychologist, explains what Munchausen Syndrome by proxy means and how people who are affected by it behave.
Dr. Steven Sussman, Ph.D, Child & Adolescent Psychologist, explains what borderline personality disorder means and how it is treated.
Emma Gray joins Caitlyn on set to talk about growing up with anxiety issues.
Dr. Steven Sussman, Ph.D, Child & Adolescent Psychologist, explains what is considered self injury or self harm and when to intervene.
Dr. Steven Sussman, Ph.D. child & adolescent psychologist, talks about how exercising can help control stress.
Full Segment: Roughly one million Americans attempt suicide every year. Prevention comes in many forms, but there's recently been a push overseas to stop selling high volume over-the-counter pills like Tylenol, Advil and other staples. Should America take note?
A proposed needle exchange in one Seattle-area community has a coffee shop owner upset. The owner is a recovering addict himself, but is worried the needle exchange would just enable drug addicts in the neighborhood.
Dr. Greg Sipes is talking about how to talk with your kids about going back to school after a long summer break to avoid anxiety.
Steven Sussman, Ph.D, child & adolescent psychologist, co-founder of the child & teen success centers in NY & NJ, explains how children are affected by PTSD.
Dr. Steven Sussman discusses the effect of PTSD on those involved in the Asiana plane crash in July 2013.
A study on America's well-being reports that residents of IN, OH, KY, WV, TN, MI, AL, AR, LA, and OK have the poorest emotional health. Lauren Michelle Kinsey and Dr. Mary K. Alvord explain some of the factors.
A study on America's well-being reports that residents of IN, OH, KY, WV, TN, MI, AL, AR, LA, and OK have the poorest emotional health. Why is the belt between Louisiana and Ohio so sad?
About 20 million people in the U.S. suffer from it-Now there's a new, non-invasive treatment that could help many people battling neuropathy.
Dr. Steven Sussman, Ph.D, Child & Adolescent Psychologist, Co-Founder of the Child & Teen Success Centers in NY & NJ, explains what schizophrenia is and how it affects the brain.
Dr. Steven Sussman, Ph.D, Child & Adolescent Psychologist Co-Founder of the Child & Teen Success Centers in NY & NJ, explains what nervous breakdown means and the symptoms of a true nervous breakdown.
More and more leaders in the corporate world have been taking note of the benefits of meditation, which include lower stress levels, improved cognitive functioning, creative thinking and productivity, and even improved physical health. Carolyn Gregoire joins Ahmed to discuss.
The Doctors explain how to know when loud music is too loud and may cause hearing loss.
Dr. Steven Sussman, Ph.D, child & adolescent psychologist, co-founder of the child & teen success centers in NY & NJ, explains alternative treatment options for bipolar disorder.
Dr. Steven Sussman, Ph.D, child & adolescent psychologist, co-founder of the child & teen success centers in NY & NJ, explains the causes and treatment for depression in children.