French Olympic athletes to receive mental health protection in response to heightened cyberbullying

French athletes participating in the Paris Olympics and Paralympics will receive mental health support to combat online harassment and cyberbullying, officials said.

New book has detransitioners decrying 'gender-affirming care' as they return to faith, family and foundations

Lauren Green, chief religion correspondent, speaks to author Jennifer Lahl, whose book "The Detransition Diaries" tells of those who admit their error in believing they were born into the wrong body.

Instagram blocks nude images in DMs to mitigate 'sextortion' crimes reaching record numbers

Meta unveiled new Instagram features to protect users against sextortion crimes, which have been becoming more prevalent on social media apps over the last several years.

The girl who can’t smile: How a rare disorder became a young woman's ‘greatest gift’

Tayla Clement, 26, was born with a rare disorder that made it impossible to smile — but she says she is grateful for it. Clement shared her experience with Fox News Digital.

Less than half of Americans say they get enough sleep, new poll shows

A Gallup poll on sleep found that about a quarter of Americans said they got eight or more hours of sleep per night and about a fifth said they got five hours or less.

Unique therapy helps some young people with autism interact better with others

A New York speech pathologist is using improvisational theater, better known as “improv," to help young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) develop their social skills.

Homeless people need more than a house. They need something money can't buy

Homelessness means a lot more than a crisis of those who lack a house. Its foundation is rooted in many different problems, all of which need to be addressed so they can move forward.

Psychedelic drug retreat reports 183% spike in bookings as health experts cite 'huge downside'

Psychedelic retreats and experiences are seeing a spike in interest all over the world. Psychedelic experts discuss boosts in popularity, programs offered and impacts of these therapies.

UConn's Dan Hurley addresses importance of mental health advocacy for men: 'It's a crisis'

University of Connecticut men's basketball coach Dan Hurley spoke to OutKick's Dan Dakich about mental health awareness and the struggles men have speaking up.

Judge denied release of woman who stabbed childhood friend because of ‘Slender Man’

Morgan Geyser, one of the two people convicted in the Slender Man stabbing case, was denied a conditional release by a judge on Thursday, April 11.

Social psychologist urges parents to keep smartphones away from kids to 'protect' their mental health

Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt shared four pieces of smartphone knowledge that can help adults keep kids off smartphones and protect their mental health.

A look at the merits of taking a mini sabbatical, or 'adult gap year'

Fans of mini sabbaticals say they help to avoid burnout, re-center themselves while transitioning between jobs, and get perspective on how and where they want to spend their time.

How an Iraq War veteran coped with PTSD by using taste mindfulness and bourbon

U.S. Army veteran Fred Minnick became a world-renowned bourbon expert following his tour in Iraq. Minnick returned home to the U.S. with PTSD and trauma — and used mindfulness to heal.

Retirement and loneliness: 3 tips for seniors to combat sadness during their golden years

More than one-third of older adults feel lonely at least once a week, studies show. Experts warn of the dangers of senior loneliness and how to mitigate the risks.

Gen Z happiness is most driven by one surprising thing, Gallup poll finds

A Gallup poll revealed that Gen Zers are happiest when they find a sense of purpose at school or work. Study author Zach Hrynowski and psychologist Dr. Michele Borba shared insights on the findings.

Can we reverse Alzheimer’s disease? Experts suggest ‘new paradigm’ for combating dementia

With more people dying from Alzheimer’s disease than ever before, experts are emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and intervention -- and even potentially reversing symptoms.

Dutch woman, 28, to be euthanized over mental illness after psychiatrist said it will 'never' get any better

A 28-year-old Dutch woman has decided to be euthanized next month after her psychiatrist told her that her mental health issues will never improve.

Portland mayor supports rolling back the city's restrictions on homeless camping

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler has proposed new regulations to end the city's ban on “homeless daytime camping," reversing previous policy on the practice.

Ex-WWE superstar Natalie Eva Marie talks about troubled past, addiction, maintaining her sobriety

Former WWE superstar Natalie Eva Marie spoke about her troubled past during an appearance on "OutKick The Morning" with host Charly Arnolt.

Boston hospital to scale back on child abuse and neglect reports that can perpetuate 'structural racism'

Mass General Brigham announced it would its update policies on automatically flagging child abuse and neglect reports in cases of mothers testing positive for drugs.

California teen with mental health issues wielding knife shot, killed by deputies

A 17-year-old boy with mental health issues in Southern CA locked himself in a bathroom at a home, armed with a knife. In the ensuing struggle, the teen was shot.

Christian filmmaker Jim Wahlberg says Mother Teresa 'led me' to God and to sobriety in prison

Jim Wahlberg was a Boston street hustler serving time while his younger brothers became stars. He told Fox News Digital that meeting Mother Teresa while he was in prison led him to Jesus Christ.

Is your doctor an addict?

In a given year, as many as 46.8 million Americans over the age of 12 are diagnosed with a substance use disorder. Doctors are not immune to the deathly grip of addiction.

Sober 'Jackass' star says he ditched Maher's podcast after host refused to refrain from marijuana on set

"Jackass" star Steve-O claimed that he dropped his appearance on Bill Maher's "Club Random" podcast after the host refused to refrain from smoking marijuana while doing the show.

To raise mental health awareness, Nigerian swims length of Lagos' longest bridge

A Nigerian swimmer named Akinrodoye Samuel sought to raise awareness of mental health issues by swimming the length of the longest bridge in Lagos, nearly 7.45 miles.

The homeless crisis in the making hits home for grandma and grandpa

Homelessness in America might soon have a new face -- a much older one. The US is facing a potentially devastating homeless crisis among our seniors as the nation ages.

Remains of 'Lost Alaskans' sent to Oregon mental hospital a century ago are recovered, returned home

Between 1904 and the 1960s, about 5,500 Alaskans were sent away to a mental hospital in Portland, OR. Their fates are being uncovered by volunteers and made available to their families.

America’s woke education is fueling the mental health crisis

Anxiety and depression are part of the mental health crisis impacting young people. Those problems can be traced back to the woke indoctrination they get in their education.

Indiana dad who lost youngest son to fentanyl runs for Congress to end tragedies of border crisis

An Indiana dad running for Congress after tragically losing his son to fentanyl is aiming to fix the border crisis that he says is igniting further devastation across the country.

California offers free fentanyl test strips for 'safe' drug use, advises 'never using alone'

The state made a radical move to offer free fentanyl test strips for a limited time to curb overdoses.

Texas border officers seize $1.1M in meth from vehicle quarter panels during bust

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized over $1.1 million of methamphetamine from the quarter panels of a vehicle entering the U.S. in Eagle Pass, Texas.

Candace Cameron Bure breaks down as she admits to 'shame' over speaking about depression: 'Feels so weak'

Actress Candace Cameron Bure broke down in tears as she opened up about feeling "shame" over speaking about her depression with others.

ICE arrests 216 illegal migrants with cocaine, fentanyl and heroin convictions

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested 216 illegal immigrants who have convictions for drug trafficking or multiple drug possessions, all of whom are expected to be deported.

Drug overdoses have reached record high, per latest CDC report: ‘Grim statistics'

The CDC announced that drug overdoses have reached a record high as one expert emphasized the need for education around the dangers of hidden substances, such as fentanyl.

Cold therapy techniques come under hot scrutiny by researchers: 'Overall benefits remain uncertain'

Cold therapy has been a hot health trend in recent years, but a new review suggests it might not live up to the hype. Researchers and experts share insights.

For Medal of Honor Day, recipient recounts tackling suicide bomber in Afghanistan to protect Army ‘brothers'

Ret. U.S. Army Capt. Flo Groberg received the Medal of Honor in 2015 for his courageous actions in the face of terrorism in Afghanistan. The veteran shares his story of heroism and recovery.

Girl dies from self-inflicted gunshot wound after grabbing LA County deputy's weapon

A minor died Sunday from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after she lunged for a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy's service weapon, according to the department.

France kicks up drug raids and arrests as European elections approach

The French government has announced nationwide anti-drug crackdowns to show its commitment to tackling the drug trade and crime ahead of European elections.

Former VA Republican lawmaker arrested again, this time on felony firearm and drug charges

Matt Farris faces felony drug and firearm possession charges as well as a misdemeanor violation of a protective order weeks after being acquitted of charges from an unrelated incident.

Daily marijuana smokers face higher risk of heart attack, stroke, says American Heart Association study

A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that daily weed smoking could cause complications in heart health. Study authors and heart health experts discuss.

Sleep disorders and suicide: A mental health expert reveals the concerning link

Taft Parsons III, M.D., vice president and chief psychiatric officer at CVS Health in Birmingham, Michigan, discussed the concerning link between chronic sleep issues and suicide.

British man used fentanyl to poison couple after gaining trust, monitored deaths via app

Luke D’Wit, a British IT worker, got life in prison for poisoning an older couple with fentanyl. He monitored them using a mobile app as they died.

Prayer app reveals the most popular choices by America's college students during Lent

College students' top prayers on the Christian prayer app Hallow this season of Lent are the "Pray40" series on suffering — as well as the St. Michael's Prayer. Here's why.

Climate cafés open worldwide to help 'ease the anxiety' of global 'crisis'

The New York Times reported about how "climate cafés" are becoming a new trend in the U.S. and worldwide to help people's climate change-related mental health problems.

Kansas City Chiefs fans' deaths: Families threatening to sue each other face 'hell of a hurdle,' lawyer says

A wrongful death lawsuit filed by family members of three dead Kansas City Chiefs fans or a threatened defamation suit by Jordan Willis would be uphill battles in court, lawyers say.

California votes to spend $6.4B on homeless crisis despite spiraling debt

California voters have passed a measure to spend billions of dollars on the state’s spiraling homeless crisis despite the state's finances being in the red.

New York woman goes ‘boy sober’ after feeling deflated by the dating scene: ‘Was so miserable'

A New York City woman is giving up on dating after feeling dread from her previous relationships. She said she's going "boy sober" and has never been happier.

Plunging optimism among youth lowers global happiness rankings for US and western Europe

While Nordic countries keep the top spots in global happiness rankings, the U.S. dropped from No. 15 to No. 23 due to a big drop in the sense of wellbeing of Americans aged under 30.