We often talk about the negative effects of social media but there are some benefits too.

Are you as fearless as you once were?

A recent poll found more than 75% of people said they often ignore their emotions in favor of being happy.

While school and church shootings often dominate the conversation, data shows that most active shooter situations are actually at workplaces and carried out by former or current employees. That’s the case in Louisville, where Monday an employee at Old National Bank opened fire, killing 5 people, and wounding 8 more.

The fear of gun violence in schools can leave students and parents with crippling anxiety. Three victims of Monday’s mass shooting at Michigan State University were laid to rest Saturday, leaving the school with a haunting fear moving forward, especially since it was the school’s first shooting.

Research shows a few minutes of meditation every day could help with anxiety, pain — even reduce high blood pressure.

We all experience stress. Here is a science-based way to deal with stress: Positive reappraisal

The News4JAX I-TEAM is looking into the history of a Duval County Public Schools custodian arrested on child sexual battery and kidnapping charges.

Today on mental Wellness Wednesday, Dr. Tracy Alloway shares why some brains “enjoy fear” and how to navigate Halloween with your kiddos!

In the wake of the deadly mass shooting at an elementary school in Texas, many parents are left grappling with the difficult task of explaining the horrific act of gun violence to their children.

We have all been there - either as the person saying this or hearing this. Why do we do this? Dr. Tracy Alloway says that one explanation is that in our attempt to make someone feel better, we aren’t listening to their emotion. Here is what you can say instead:

It’s International Women’s day and today, Dr. Tracy Alloway joins the show to discuss myths that many women still believe or have been taught their entire lives.

Dr. Tracy Alloway joins us for Mental Wellness Wednesday! Today we talked about how to manage your child’s stress levels.

Last week, the RCL team was joined by Dr. Tracy Alloway to discuss alternatives to making New Year’s Resolutions. Dr. Alloway suggested an exercise in which you examine your future self. She suggested taking time to write about your ideal self as far as how you would like to see yourself at the end of the coming year.

If there ever was a month to be grateful it's November. The month of Thanksgiving and if you find yourself smiling after you take stock over your life there's something to that.

If you are feeling stressed in your life, here are 5 things you can do to alleviate it:

Hi there ! Eden here! We’ve all heard the phrase “mid-life crisis” but what does it really mean ? I’ve jokingly tossed the verbiage around when talking about my participation in mud runs and paddle board adventures. Recently, I’ve become obsessed with going back to my teen years and donning some food old fashioned, four wheeled roller skates.

Recently, I interviewed a young lady named Renee Benn, the creator of pick n peel stones. The stones are simply latex coated lava rocks that the user picks at as a stress reliver. Psychologist and author Dr. Tracy Alloway joins us to talk about why this type of fidget toy is a good idea and why it is important to identify the triggers for your anxiety.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Faced with the coronavirus pandemic and worried about their childrens safety, mothers and fathers are under a lot of stress. Below youll find a brief Q&A (you can watch the full segment above):How do parents emotionally reconcile things? And thats the idea that if you as a parent are feeling worried or anxiety or stress, dont transmit that or communicate it to your child. If they say, You know, Im really worried about X, well, ask them right away, Can you change that? Children who do experience stress and worry will transfer that into a physical symptom.

Social distancing efforts are leading to canceled weddings, sporting events, classes, and social outings to name a few. “I know for a lot of people the whole recommendation for social distancing can be a cause of lower mental state. “Don’t feel like the social distancing is making you feel isolated. Here’s my social distancing meal of the day. In addition to mental health impacts due to social distancing, Alloway said you may also be dealing with anxiety or depression due to the lack of control.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Ever notice how bad you feel when the Jaguars aren’t doing well? “So when they’re throwing that ball, the part of our brain associated with ball throwing is just lighting up like a Christmas tree,” Alloway told News4Jax’s Eden Kendall. So when the score’s not going our way, she said, there’s a reaction involved. “When our team is doing well, we create a community,” she said. Alloway said just watching a game from home can yield the same cardiovascular benefits as exercise, to a certain degree.

Psychological and physical toll of a losing seasonPublished: December 30, 2019, 6:36 pmIf the Jaguars' season had you pulling your hair out, it’s all normal, according to Dr. Tracy Alloway, who spoke with Eden Kendall during an interview for "The Mark Brunell Show."