The icons for multiple social media platforms – Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook – are displayed on a screen. | Unsplash/Dole777 A North Carolina education board recently joined around 200 school districts nationwide... Read more »
First of two parts. Jane Day hit her breaking point two years ago, the day her suicidal daughter, struggling with a mix of serious mental health issues, stood on the Penn Street... Read more »
If you or someone you know may be struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline any time day or night, or chat online. The Crisis Text Line also provides free,... Read more »
Deep in the algorithms of my social media lies the satisfying genre of random deep-cleaning videos. I’m talking about the grout scrapers, car detailers, kitchen cleaners and pressure washers. But what if... Read more »
The Mental Health Project is a Seattle Times initiative focused on covering mental and behavioral health issues. It is funded by Ballmer Group, a national organization focused on economic mobility for children... Read more »
Focusing on The Team Approach SAN DIEGO , Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Matt Stevenson Junior Tennis Tournament (NY), which will again take place at Flushing Meadows, NY, right after the... Read more »
Girls Inc. and Learn to Live announce collaboration to tackle the youth mental health crisis disproportionately affecting young women NEW YORK and MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today, preeminent girls’ leadership... Read more »
Photo by Gabriel C. Pérez/KUT Tuesday, September 5, 2023 by Olivia Aldridge, KUT Integral Care, the mental health authority for Austin-Travis County, voted Thursday to approve a budget that eliminates nearly 10... Read more »
Veterans and Chief P.J. Smith speak about addressing mental health issues Published 12:05 am Tuesday, September 5, 2023 1 of 5 Veterans, volunteers, and others wait in line for the dishing out... Read more »
There can be no denying that, since its mass-scale introduction, social media has encompassed more and more of our lives, particularly in the lives of young people. As of 2022, among teens... Read more »
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). More than 200 school boards... Read more »
Source: Qimono/Pixabay As humans, we make thousands of decisions every day. Some are routine, like what we’re going to wear, eat, read, or watch, whereas others can be quite consequential to our... Read more »
It was one of the sentiments many families felt as the pandemic dragged on, with one lockdown after another: kids struggling emotionally, possibly heading for a major mental health reckoning. Now, the... Read more »
Alexz Farrall demonstrates the use of PAWS. Credit: Vittoria D’Alessio, University of Bath A computer science student in the UK has created a plush ball that aims to support mental health by... Read more »
Kiri Allan speaking to media. Photo / Mark Mitchell Note: This article discusses mental health issues including depression and PTSD Former Justice Minister Kiri Allan has opened up about the grief she... Read more »
In June, Jeannie Paterson, a professor of law and co-director of Centre for AI and Digital Ethics at the University of Melbourne, published a report with her colleagues analysing popular mental health... Read more »
Emily Hale Teen mental health is an important component of raising your teen. Since 2001, the number of young people that die by suicide has been on the rise, increasing each year.... Read more »
ClipDart Founder and CEO Kyle Parker has a vision for the future of hair care, one that addresses the lack of accessibility for people of color while improving overall mental wellness. Prioritizing... Read more »
Friday, September 1, 2023 A vital tradition of offering keynote sessions on Wellness and Diversity, as well as the special Jack and Naomi Stockton / Class of 1971 Lecture will continue at... Read more »
Not long ago, Amanda Calhoun, a periodic gamer, considered buying a video game with online multiplayer capability to play with other gamers online. But as she scrolled through the game’s reviews, she... Read more »
A man sleeps next to trash cans in downtown San Diego. Photo by Chris Stone Under the low hum of cold fluorescent lights in a nondescript office park in Orange County, dozens... Read more »
Toddlers, teens and parents worked together to rescue native trees from invasive ivy plants at Lake Geneva Park on Aug. 26. The event was created by and for youth, but like other... Read more »
Positive effects are seen in both Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) score and symptoms of depression in psoriasis patients with an insufficient response to tumor necrosis factor-alpha inhibition (TNF-α) and switch... Read more »
Denver — Clear Creek County in Colorado is one of the latest places to begin using mental health teams to answer some emergency 911 calls. Mental health response teams are not new.... Read more »
Student and educator mental health programming supported by Covid grant relief funds may be in limbo after the Arizona Department of Education requested reports on the efficacy in remedying learning loss. Arizona... Read more »
Comment on this storyComment The stigma around depression, anxiety and addiction is easing in America, and government policies and people’s actions are reflecting this shift in values. Recent steps in spending, policymaking and... Read more »
Many of you may know the tragic story of Eric Garner — a 43-year-old African American man who was put in a chokehold by a New York City police officer in 2014.... Read more »
A new report by the University of Hawaii says many survivors will likely experience post-traumatic stress and depression in the fire’s aftermath and a lack of trust in public officials. Two of... Read more »
Backpacks at the University of Md. were part of a traveling visual exhibit called Send Silence Packing, which hopes to raise awareness about mental illness and suicide. Along the busiest sidewalk cutting... Read more »
Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com READ MORE UNC Shooting The UNC-Chapel Hill campus and local schools were locked down Monday for three hours as police looked for an “armed and dangerous person” near campus.... Read more »
CHICAGO, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — CME Group Foundation today announced an initial $2 million in funding to expand its grantmaking program to support young women and girls impacted by trauma and violence... Read more »
Last Saturday, the Rev. Bartholomew Orr, senior pastor of Brown Missionary Baptist Church, preached at three funerals. He’s preached at 56 funerals in 2023 alone. On Tuesday, Orr, along with other pastors... Read more »
When I was first diagnosed with major anxiety disorder and depression, I clamoured for help. Apart from the normal course of treatment, I was also put on therapy. As I proceeded in... Read more »
Uncover Mental Health Counseling, founded by Kristie Tse, consists of NYC psychotherapists prioritizing inclusive, evidence-based mental health services in New York City. New York, New York–(Newsfile Corp. – August 30, 2023) –... Read more »
DENVER — Christian Glass was a geology geek, a painter and a young man beset by a mental health crisis when he called 911 for help getting his car unstuck in a... Read more »
Source: 366308/ Pixabay During a critical time in commercial aviation with a high and growing shortage of airline pilots, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is neglecting an outcry for pilot mental health... Read more »
Content warning: This story addresses suicide and other mental health issues and may be difficult to read and emotionally upsetting.If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or is in... Read more »
Psychedelics are gaining recognition as promising treatments for various mental health disorders, but their mind-altering effects pose ethical and clinical challenges. Experts stress the need for comprehensive regulatory frameworks, professional training, and... Read more »
A railway station concourse is a stressful place. Trains come and go, announcements call out, screens flicker, lights flash and people run in different directions. Yet it was this chaotic scene that... Read more »
At a large university, it can be daunting to find your place among the thousands. Peer organizations provide a smaller circle for students to connect with each other, develop personally and professionally... Read more »
Prosecutors will not charge two Olathe police officers who shot and killed a 58-year-old man in June while he was experiencing a mental health crisis, Johnson County District Attorney Steve Howe announced... Read more »
Q&A It is back to school season, and while this can be an incredibly exciting time for some students, it can also be very stressful. College students in particular face a complex... Read more »
Funding for treatment of substance abuse, mental health and developmental disability in a half-dozen suburban townships and Will County may be in jeopardy due to concerns that the voter referendums that created... Read more »
Image Source : FREEPIK Here are the 5 natural ways Naturopathy helps to heal mental and emotional health. Imagine receiving a diagnosis of a mental or emotional health condition, only to find... Read more »
Creating ‘happy schools’ with open spaces, greenery and natural light can make them places where students feel joyful, safe and supported. This story first appeared at The 74, a nonprofit news site... Read more »
In a recent study published in BMC Public Health, researchers investigated whether changes in sleep quality, physical health, and mental health reported across the initial coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) wave were related... Read more »
Comment on this storyComment When Simone Biles stuck the landing of her final tumbling pass on Sunday to win a record-breaking eighth national title, she added to her legend by achieving one... Read more »
“The relationship was toxic. And her ex was such a narcissist! Yes, they were definitely co-dependent. She was totally triggered by the whole thing, but it probably had something to do with... Read more »
Dane County will participate in a Harvard initiative to explore alternatives to a police response during mental health emergencies, with the aim of creating a program for rural communities that’s similar to... Read more »
Dallas, Texas — In a fast-paced world full of daily challenges and stressors, it’s easy to lose sight of the most critical aspect of our lives: our well-being. National Wellness Month, celebrated every... Read more »