This 28-year-old raised $20 million for his mental health startup. His No. 1 advice? ‘Be a bit delusional’

This 28-year-old raised  million for his mental health startup. His No. 1 advice? ‘Be a bit delusional’

Theodoric Chew, 28, co-founded mental health startup Intellect in 2019. “We’re not just an app, we’re not just a helpline for people in need,” Chew said. CNBC does it. Intellect is an “integrated mental health care system that aims to address any level of risk and need,” she said. “It could be as sharp and … Read more

Everyone Talks About ​The Body Keeps the Score​. A Different Kind of Book Deserves Our Attention.

Everyone Talks About ​The Body Keeps the Score​. A Different Kind of Book Deserves Our Attention.

I like to talk to my therapy clients about anxious cows. In a group of peacefully grazing cows, just the scent of one nervous member of the herd can make the other cows jumpy. With ears pricked and tails wagging, they’ll seek out a friendly cow they know, perhaps one that seems a little calmer, … Read more

A phobia specialist shares his 3 top tips to overcome any fear from spiders to public speaking

A phobia specialist shares his 3 top tips to overcome any fear from spiders to public speaking

Pixdeluxe | E+ | fake images “A phobia is an irrational response to a benign substance,” Christopher Paul Jones, a London-based phobia specialist with a clinic on Harley Street in that city, told CNBC Make It in an interview. “As human beings, we are primitively programmed so that when we experience danger, our amygdala activates … Read more

Gen Z and millennial workers are struggling with their mental health and bad bosses are a big part of the problem

Gen Z and millennial workers are struggling with their mental health and bad bosses are a big part of the problem

Only 34% of the world The workers describe themselves. as “prosperous” according to a new report from the workplace analysis company Gallup—one percentage point less than the previous year. But the share of employees under 35 who say they are thriving dropped to 31% in 2023, down from 35% a year earlier. That means that … Read more

Late Miss USA Cheslie Kryst thought her accomplishments were ‘just OK,’ mom says: How high-functioning depression presents

Late Miss USA Cheslie Kryst thought her accomplishments were ‘just OK,’ mom says: How high-functioning depression presents

The symptoms of high-functioning depression may present differently than the serious signs of major depressive disorder, such as dietary changes, sleep disturbances, fatigue and feelings of hopelessness, says April Simpkins, mother of the late Miss United States winner. Joined. Cheslie Kryst. following her death of daughter At age 30 in 2022, Simpkins shared that Cheslie … Read more

It’s not a contest: Bragging about your work stress may make you seem less likable and incompetent, says new study

It’s not a contest: Bragging about your work stress may make you seem less likable and incompetent, says new study

We have all experienced stress in the workplace at one time or another, and sometimes commiserating with your colleagues can take some of that weight off your shoulders. But when you constantly brag about your burdens and wear stress like a badge of honor, your coworkers may consider you not only less likeable but also … Read more

Sharon Stone admits to trying to confront her ‘demons’ due to mental health struggles in emotional interview

Sharon Stone admits to trying to confront her ‘demons’ due to mental health struggles in emotional interview

Films By Eileen Reslen Published April 27, 2024, 1:14 pm Eastern Time Sharon Stone confessed in a new interview that she often struggles to overcome her mental health issues. “We’re all trying to face our demons, and we’re all acting out, me too,” the “Basic Instinct” star, 66, said on “Turkish Tea Talk with Alex … Read more

A Harvard nutritionist and brain expert says avoid these 5 foods to keep your ‘memory and focus sharp’

A Harvard nutritionist and brain expert says avoid these 5 foods to keep your ‘memory and focus sharp’

1. Foods made with industrial and processed seed oils Highly processed oils are often extracted from soybean, corn, rapeseed (the source of canola oil), cottonseed, sunflower, and safflower seeds, and are high in omega fatty acids. -6. Excess consumption of omega-6 can trigger the body to produce chemicals that can lead to inflammation in the … Read more