Australia has implemented a ban on social media apps for children under 16, citing concerns over mental health and the addictive nature of platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok. The decision has sparked discussions in the United States about whether a similar move should be considered.

As students in southern Nevada head back to the classroom, we're examining whether their mental health is being cared for on campus.

More of UNLV’s medical school graduates are choosing a career as a psychiatrist. The chair of the department credits increased awareness around mental health and shift in the younger generations’ view on their mental well-being.

Mental health professionals in Nevada are fighting to close a major gap in access to care. At least one source, Mental Health America, is revealing Nevada ranks 45th -- near the bottom of the state rankings -- in access to mental health care.

Newly updated data from the Centers for Disease Control show a 27% decline in overdose deaths in the U.S. in 2024, but during that 12-month period, Nevada saw a 3.4% increase. Experts say it’s happening despite growing efforts by law enforcement and advocates who educate the public about the dangers of opioids, fentanyl, and methamphetamines.

The planet is not the same as it was when you were a kid. The summers are hotter, and longer. There are more storms. The ocean is more acidic. More animals have become critically endangered. While it’s still controversial, it’s no secret that the majority of scientists affirm climate change models. These predictions range from minor inconvenience to total climate meltdown–and they can be intensely stressful. And while parents might be tempted to, they can’t protect their kids from climate change forever: They live on this planet after all, and will start to feel its effects sooner or later, whether you address it with them or not.

Probiotics reduced negative mood in a new clinical trial, adding to mounting evidence that the gut-brain connection plays a crucial role in mental health.

New research suggests the zero alcohol products (ZAP) trend has reached teens. But whether these beverages drive healthier behaviors, act as a gateway to alcohol use, or both, is unknown.