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Bed bug infestation sweeps Paris with concerns the pests will spread beyond France

A bed bug infestation is sweeping through Paris, with reports of the blood-sucking pests on buses and trains and inside movie theaters and hotels. As millions visit the popular city,…

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Artificial intelligence helps identify people at risk for mental illness

NBC’s Jake Ward reports on how doctors at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital are using artificial intelligence to identify the risk of anxiety, depression and suicide early in kids and teens. »…

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Why experts warn cannabis may worsen anxiety for those trying to treat it

Millions of people have tried cannabis in the United States in the last year, but some experts are warning that it may not be effective in treating anxiety. NBC News’…

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Living With OCD During A Pandemic | NBC News NOW

More than 2 million Americans live with obsessive-compulsive disorder. As the coronavirus spreads, many are wrestling with which fears are real and which are caused by their anxiety.» Subscribe to…

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Can Virtual Reality Sessions Treat Chronic Pain? One Stanford Doctor Says Yes | NBC Nightly News

Dr. Kim Bullock, a neuropsychiatrist at Stanford University, says she made the remarkable discovery by accident. While studying virtual reality for conditions like severe anxiety, a welcome side benefit of…

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Broadway Hit ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Tackles Social Anxiety And Mental Health Among Teens

After six years on Broadway and numerous awards, the hit show “Dear Evan Hansen” is celebrating the first Asian-American actor to play the lead role of Evan Hansen, a bullied…

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All adults under 65 should be screened for anxiety, health panel says

A group of health experts say adults, especially pregnant and postpartum women, should be regularly assessed for anxiety and depression. NBC News’ Dr. Akshay Syal explains the reason for regular…

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How To Help Kids Feeling Re-Entry Anxiety as U.S. Reopens

As Covid restrictions lift across the country, some kids have been reluctant to leave home or interact with their peers. NBC News’ Kristen Dahlgren shares expert tips for how caregivers…

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Some moms practice micro-dosing mushrooms for anxiety and depression 

Magic mushrooms are considered illegal on the federal level, however, some states are beginning to allow the legal and recreational use of psilocybin. NBC’s Maura Barrett shares the story of…

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Film ‘Eighth Grade’ Offers Realistic Portrayal Of Middle School Life | NBC Nightly News

The film follows a 13-year-old girl navigating the final week of middle school at a time when social media magnifies social anxiety.» Subscribe to NBC News: C» Watch more NBC…