The Marine veteran came to court because police had taken away his guns. They did it under a red flag law that lets authorities confiscate weapons from people deemed dangerous. Since then,... Read more »
GARY — The city is moving forward with a mobile mental health unit pilot program. Designed to expand the city’s mental health services and reduce negative interactions with police, the idea for a... Read more »
CLEVELAND — Historically, police have been the first responders to behavioral health crises, regardless of circumstance or risk of violence. Often, this response does not meet the needs of the person in... Read more »
By Sam Judy | The Dallas Weekly News Despite taking the same risk of death and costly sacrifice to their mental well-being, Black Veterans continue to suffer as mental health services are... Read more »
Some pilots say it’s an issue many are afraid to talk about, but should be taking about – the Federal Aviation Administration’s mental health policies. They tell CBS News Colorado the policies... Read more »
Psychotherapist Natalie Benway-Correll of Iowa City interacts with a horse during The Well Lived Life retreat at Lovely Bunches Farm in Iowa City, Iowa on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. The retreat allowed... Read more »
Various Washington communities will receive parts of a $23 million grant from the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) as announced by U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell on Friday. Fentanyl overdoses kill... Read more »
Courtesy/LAPS LAPS News: Mental Health Matters – a collaborative series hosted by the LAPS Prevention Program, Los Alamos JJAB, the Los Alamos County Municipal Court, and the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation... Read more »
The family of Courtney Ross, the 19-year-old who died in the custody of the Memphis Police Department in early August, wants all footage from his death released and wants to know why... Read more »
Apple’s Health app adds an excellent mental health logging feature in iOS 17 Apple has introduced a new mental health logging feature in iOS 17, which encourages you to simply record how... Read more »
Summer Williams Kerley, vice president of Clinical and Market Access Solutions at Rite Aid Corporation, joined Pharmacy Times at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Total Store Expo in San... Read more »
In 2010, Seth Allard, a Marine Corps veteran and member of the Sault Saint Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, drove past a parking lot full of cars outside a local Catholic Church... Read more »
This story is part of KUNR’s mental health series. On a cloudy day on a crop farm north of Reno, Nev., Zach Cannady tilts his head toward the sky and smiles. That’s... Read more »
ABILENE, Texas (BigCountryHomepage.com) – A 7-hour ordeal at Betty Hardwick Center, a mental health service in South Abilene, began with a young man threatening to harm himself with a firearm Thursday morning.... Read more »
Nurses need more support to help them address the mental health challenges of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other neurological conditions, according to a report from a group of leading MS... Read more »
Oklahoma is transforming its approach to treating and preventing mental health issues. Evidence of this transformation is abundant. In March, state and local leaders broke ground on a new $70 million, 106-bed... Read more »
We’ve all had those days where productivity is just not in the cards. Whether it’s due to the culmination of a few rough days at the office or a can’t-miss schedule of... Read more »
Dr. Monica Faria, a Scottsdale addiction psychiatrist, wants to spend time with her patients: at least 30 minutes or more per appointment. In order to do that and to keep her practice... Read more »
There are thousands of mental health apps available on the app market, offering services including meditation, mood tracking, and counseling, among others. You would think such “health” and “well-being” apps—which often present... Read more »
Adobe Stock A recent letter released by three major health care groups stated emergency room mental health visits by youths ages 18 and under has increased 30-fold over the past decade. The... Read more »
Pierce County Council approved $30 million to fund behavioral health programs in the county on Aug. 22, 2023. David Montesino Staff photographer In December 2020, the Pierce County Council passed a one-tenth... Read more »
Amanda Bynes was spotted stepping out of her mental health facility for a shopping excursion in Orange County, Calif., last week. The former actress kept a low profile in a gray T-shirt... Read more »
More people in Greater Peoria and nationwide are beginning to broach the subject of mental health and the stigmas surrounding it. However, one demographic in particular continues to struggle. Not only are... Read more »
The Space Coast Health Foundation plans to use a $625,000 state grant to beef up mental health services in Brevard County. Most of the money will be used to cover the cost... Read more »
The corporate logo of the UnitedHealth Group appears on the side of one of their office buildings in Santa Ana, California, U.S., April 13, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Summary... Read more »
www.mindfulweightloss.com Understanding the reasons behind weight struggles is the key Mindful Weight Loss uses evidence-based medications, mindfulness, therapy, & personalized coaching. Weight loss is hard! Whether weight has been an issue forever... Read more »
The isolation of rural living, a stigma in asking for help and uncontrollable variables such as the weather and unforeseen costs create unique mental health challenges for agricultural workers nationwide, leading to... Read more »
When Alexi Pappas went to the Rio Olympics in 2016 representing Greece and set a national record in the 10,000-meter event, she felt on top of the world. But that feeling didn’t... Read more »
WARMING UP — Drew DeYarmon of Columbus warmed up for the Josh Merriman Foundation’s sixth-annual Golf Outing Saturday at the Steubenville Country Club and was among many competing in the tournament, which... Read more »
On July 1, the Hope Center took over the mobile-crisis contract for Pitkin County. When an in-person response is evaluated as necessary to a 988 mental health hotline call, the Hope Center... Read more »
DALLAS (CBSNewsTexas.com) – Three out of every four Texas children with depression don’t receive any mental health treatment, according to Mental Health America. Pair that with the severe shortage of mental health professionals... Read more »
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Fabio Azeredo earned a Ph.D. in psychology and practiced as a licensed supervising psychologist in Brazil for 29 years. Since moving to Minnesota two years ago, he has had to work as... Read more »
Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen Jr. visits a distribution center at Lahaina Crossing. A deadly wildfire destroyed the city of Lahaina, Maui. Deanne Fitzmaurice for NPR hide caption toggle caption Deanne Fitzmaurice... Read more »
In the face of the glaring lack of mental health awareness programmes in Africa’s biggest economy, Chenaniah Bamishile, a social entrepreneur is on a mission to make a difference. With unwavering dedication,... Read more »
The global estimation of people with mental health or substance use disorders is around one billion — yes, one billion. These statistics in no way capture the entire picture, though. Cultural stigma,... Read more »
Bethenny Frankel has been giving “Vanderpump Rules” star Rachel ‘Raquel’ Leviss a chance to tell her story this week on her podcast. In the three part series released this week, Leviss, 28,... Read more »
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Gymnast Simone Biles competes during the American Classic in Illinois on August 5.ALEX WROBLEWSKI (EFE) There’s no longer a taboo. There’s no more secrecy or stigma. Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz talks openly... Read more »
The phenomenon of loneliness, deeply rooted in evolution, serves as a painful reminder of the risk of isolation. A research examines the psychological and physical effects of loneliness, particularly in the elderly... Read more »
Seven years after voters approved a greater investment in mental health and substance abuse services for Oklahoma counties, the money finally is on the way. But advocates for criminal justice reform warn... Read more »
International student Evania Dai finds herself tossing in bed in the room she’s paying $470 per week for, because of the “broken windows”, “big rats” and “cockroaches”. The share house in Sydney... Read more »
BUDAPEST, Hungary — A year ago, Trey Hardee found himself alone in a hotel room, hitting rock bottom. Struggling to cope with the realities of life in the aftermath of a successful... Read more »
What is PhotoTherapy and therapeutic photography? Here we explore how photos can support wellbeing Recently, my favourite way to use Instagram is to share a post at the end of each month... Read more »
The U.S. Surgeon General’s 2023 Social Media and Youth Mental Health advisory outlines the latest scientific evidence regarding social media’s effects on youth mental health. The report recommends actions that policymakers, technology companies, parents and others... Read more »
HOLLAND TWP. — A local veteran is traveling across the state to bring awareness to mental health needs for veterans. And he’s doing so by foot. Travis Snyder, a United States Marine... Read more »
Since the pandemic, mental health resources have been amped up to serve Colorado’s youths San Juan Basin Public Health has been running a public awareness campaign to help reduce the stigma around... Read more »
Pius Baidoo listened to a speaker at the Dynamic Futures program at UMass Chan Medical School. Lane Turner/Globe Staff Over the past four weeks, students have met with addiction counselors, grief specialists,... Read more »
Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald implores Oakland County Judge Kwame Rowe to sentence Ethan Crumbley to life without parole during closing statements on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Pontiac, Mich. The Oakland... Read more »
ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi The postpartum phase can be a joyous and transformative time for new mothers but it can also be accompanied by various challenges and adjustments. Mindfulness, the practice of... Read more »
Ways Books Impact Our Mental Health (Image credit – Freepik) In our fast-paced digital age, opening a book might feel like a small act of defiance – or a comforting balm. The... Read more »