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Newton woman teaching others to knit after it improved her mental health
For one Massachusetts woman, picking up a pair of knitting needles has helped her mental health. Now she's helping others do the same.
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For one Massachusetts woman, picking up a pair of knitting needles has helped her mental health. Now she's helping others do the same.
Teenagers are experiencing higher rates of depression than ever before, but a simple smartphone app could help treat a common symptom.
Teens at Norton High School are breaking down stigmas and supporting each other through the Green Bandana Project during Mental Health Awareness Month.
New data from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health shows more people are having gambling problems, especially with sports betting.
Trying to be a "perfect" parent could be detrimental to both parents and children.
Yellow Tulip Project ambassadors in Plymouth Community Intermediate School are on a mission to destigmatize mental health care and people are noticing.
A Boston College professor thinks a rise in teen suicide, anxiety and depression are linked to limits on kids' freedom.
A Massachusetts congressman has co-sponsored a bill that could lead to a ban on the popular social media app TikTok, something that several Boston-based influencers rely on for income.
Could doing daily affirmations boost your mental health? A new study out of California says yes.
New research finds that doing yoga could provide many more physical and mental health benefits than previously thought.
Massachusetts is one of only three states in the country that does not have Assisted Outpatient Treatment on the books.
A special type of treatment could help teenagers who suffer from depression and it does not involve medication.
Doing a certain type of yoga may be especially good for your mental well-being.
Researchers found that running twice a week may improve depression.
The BRYT program has helped hundreds of students transition back to school after an extended mental health absence.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is offering Boston residents free unlimited, two-hour Adventure Passes on Bluebikes on Sundays in May
An innovative program in Arlington is embedding mental health professionals with the police department.
Young adults from communities that do not accept them for who they are have found a home in Provincetown.
Each year BPS trains more than 40 school psychologists, 50 social workers and more than 20 school counselors.
What you eat is critical for avoiding diseases like diabetes and heart disease. But it could also impact your mental health.
There are several organizations available to help.
Noah Dhaliwal is using the beloved playground game of kickball to fight back against teen suicide.
According to new CDC data, teen visits to the ER for mental health conditions declined between 2021 and 2022.
Many of our kids are stressed these days, but sometimes parents can make an anxious child feel even more anxious. Dr. Mallika Marshall has tips on what parents can do to make kids feel better and not worse.
A new study finds that learning how to forgive may bring us all some peace of mind.
A new survey found that more than 50% of Gen Z are using TikTok for health advice.
One area that's often overlooked when we talk about extreme heat is its impact on medications, and many drugs don't do well in warm temperatures.
Experts say that while pelvic floor issues are common for women after childbirth they should not have to live with pelvic discomfort.
A new program at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester is offering women a unique chance to receive postpartum care at home.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
Trader Joe's says a seasonal scented favorite should be discarded or returned due to an "unexpected burn pattern."
Brominated vegetable oil will no longer be allowed in food and beverages in the U.S., 50 years after chemical banned in U.K.
Police detectives say thieves targeted families in Braintree by spying on them with a camera hidden in the bushes.
We are currently on pace for one of the hottest and most humid Julys on record.
A political expert says Donald Trump could get sympathy support after the assassination attempt, even in Massachusetts.
The police chief in Manchester, New Hampshire is reflecting on lessons learned from the Trump assassination attempt.
Blupoint Healthcare employees say their paychecks finally cleared at the bank.
A new survey found that more than 50% of Gen Z are using TikTok for health advice.
One area that's often overlooked when we talk about extreme heat is its impact on medications, and many drugs don't do well in warm temperatures.
Experts say that while pelvic floor issues are common for women after childbirth they should not have to live with pelvic discomfort.
A new program at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester is offering women a unique chance to receive postpartum care at home.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
Blupoint Healthcare employees say their paychecks finally cleared at the bank.
An 84-year-old Navy veteran paid a shop thousands of dollars for a headstone. Two years later he still had nothing, until he reached out to WBZ's Call For Action.
Just days after the judge in the Karen Read case announced a mistrial, lawyers for the Mansfield woman are now looking to dismiss two of the charges against her.
The I-Team's Call for Action helped an Ipswich woman who spent years trying to get to the bottom of a mistake that was affecting her credit score.
A reformed romance scammer is speaking out, sharing with the I-Team how he got women to send him tens of thousands of dollars.
Longtime Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria says a proposed soccer stadium is a key part of the solution to dwindling commercial revenues.
While the race for the White House has been mostly focused on President Biden and his widely-panned debate performance, his challenger Donald Trump is now breaking his post-debate silence.
Two big meetings were held in Washington Tuesday as House and Senate Democrats gathered separately to talk about President Biden and the future his candidacy.
Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin spoke to WBZ-TV about his concerns over public distrust in the election process.
Jon Keller said Trump's delivery in his first debate was crisp and forceful, while Biden's presentation was halting, his voice raspy.
Yankee Candle is laying off about 100 workers in Massachusetts amid a decline in the fragrance business.
Stop & Shop says it will be closing 32 stores this year and eight of them are in Massachusetts.
Thanks in part to an anonymous $5.2 million donation, the West Newton Cinema is likely to be saved from being demolished.
Bob's Stores, a discount clothing retailer with locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, is going out of business.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
The Ron Burton Training Village dedicated a new building to Patriots owner Robert Kraft on Monday.
Not only are the Boston Red Sox a fun and exciting team to watch but they certainly look like a playoff team as they hit the MLB All-Star break.
The Red Sox drafted Texas A&M outfielder Braden Montgomery on Sunday night, adding some more talent to a pretty loaded Boston farm system.
Fans appeared to breach the security gates at Hard Rock Stadium hours before the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia.
Spain has won a record fourth European Championship title after Mikel Oyarzabal's 86th-minute goal clinched a 2-1 victory as England's painful decades-long wait for a major trophy goes on.
The Coast Guard came to the rescue of Dave Portnoy after his boat lost power off Nantucket Monday.
A humpback whale was caught on video leaping out of the water in Kittery, Maine.
Harvard researchers suggest intelligent beings concealed on Earth could be responsible for UFO sightings.
The MSPCA says goats can be goofy and fun pets - and you don't need to be an experienced farmer to adopt one.
Twenty-three sets of twins have graduated from Pollard Middle School in Needham.