Our brains produce as many as 50,000 thoughts per day—and 95% of these thoughts are repeated the next day, reflecting our mindset and beliefs. So this means that every day… The post... Read more »
Have you been seeing lime green ribbons tied to trees this month? Those would be in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental Health Awareness Month (MHA) was first observed in the... Read more »
The Baha’i writings emphatically state that mental health struggles are separate from the life of the soul: “The soul of man is exalted above and is independent of all infirmities of the... Read more »
Lindsay Oberleitner, PhD, Education Director at SimplePractice In the current digital landscape, the impact of social media on youth mental health is becoming an increasingly pressing concern. Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. Surgeon General, recently issued... Read more »
Greene County’s jail is set to become one of five in the state to offer mental health treatment to inmates who need to be restored to competency before standing trial, part of... Read more »
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Mountain State Spotlight. Get stories like this delivered to your email inbox once a week; sign up for the free newsletter at mountainstatespotlight.org/newsletter. By... Read more »
Estimated read time: 4-5 minutes SALT LAKE CITY — Waking up to heavy rain on Monday morning, Christena Huntsman Durham knew it was a message from her late sister, Kathleen Huntsman, who... Read more »
Schools and Wyoming’s students may get some mental health help when the Legislature meets next year. But what that could look like is still unclear as lawmakers continue to mull state action... Read more »
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For a man who died in 1890, Vincent van Gogh seemed remarkably au fait with 21st-century parlance. Asked why he had cut off his left ear, the artist replied that this was... Read more »
When you meet 30-year-old Neeta Jessani of The Design Storey, the words that come to mind are sunny, calm, and optimistic. These qualities are not only a reflection of her personality but also... Read more »
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – While Alabama lawmakers have increased funding for mental health initiatives in recent years, state health experts and lawmakers say their resources to address mental illness are still spread too... Read more »
Americans statistically deal with mental illness/disorder more than any other high-income nation in the world. Almost one in four adults in the United States suffers from a mental illness of some kind,... Read more »
(© dizain – stock.adobe.com) Dear EarthTalk: Are there any proven links between exposure to pollution and mental health problems? – John C., Scranton, PA Mental health and environment are two issues often... Read more »
Steve Marcus Sheriff Kevin McMahill responds to a question about the Oct. 1, 2017 mass shooting during an interview at Metro Police Headquarters Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. By Casey Harrison (contact) Sunday, Oct.... Read more »
It has long been claimed that regularly eating ultra-processed foods – packaged products that contain lots of fat, sugar, salt and additives – can raise the risk of cancer, heart disease and... Read more »
Tara Carolan, case manager for Safe Talk for Teens, describes the services and goals her office in Reno provides for those in need of counseling Sept. 27, 2023.Photo by Jessica Garcia. Families... Read more »
September is Suicide Awareness month, and Nevis High School students have been learning about resources available to help, including dialing or texting 988. Professionals from Stellher Human Services and Lake Country Associates... Read more »
Community gardens can be a catalyst for healthier individuals, according to a study from the University of Colorado Boulder. As the first randomized and controlled trial of community gardening, the study found... Read more »
Casting a line could reel in a lot more than the catch of the day. A recent study has shown that men who enjoy fishing as a hobby may have better mental... Read more »
There’s plenty of bad days in Courtroom 1 of the Manchester Court House – but on this day, on the table where defendants wait nervously for a stern, black-robed judge to tell... Read more »
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To close Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, the Veterans Assistance Commission of Will County is hosting a family friendly resource fair. VetFest 2023 will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday... Read more »
“When you need help for your family or child, we’ve found that it’s hard to find a Spanish-speaking clinician in Rhode Island,” said Jayashree Nimmagadda, a professor of social work at RIC... Read more »
The Prince and Princes of Wales welcomed Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, to Windsor Castle yesterday to discuss ‘the environment, mental health, and other issues’. Cook, who took over as the boss of the... Read more »
Anjila Sultan, pictured in front of the Old City of Taiz, is a mental-health researcher in Yemen.Credit: Dr Anjila Sultan Science in conflict zones Field researchers in conflict zones often face significant... Read more »
Mental Health Quality Standards – Easy Read version Introduction To make mental health services and care better, the Scottish Government has made a new set of mental health standards. These standards set... Read more »
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — A grieving mother is sharing her story about the suicide of her young daughter, hoping to raise awareness about mental health, and reduce the stigma that comes with suicide. ... Read more »
MIMH Associate Director Rachel Kryah is leading a project with the Missouri Department of Mental Health and Missouri Behavioral Health Council to help raise awareness and guide treatment of individuals who experience... Read more »
Board members and institutional representatives convene for a meeting of the Iowa Board of Regents at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)... Read more »
Arizona’s mental health system continues to have problems, but it’s come a long way since the days when people with debilitating mental illnesses were left to fend for themselves in filthy boarding... Read more »
Being, a Delaware-based startup, is on a mission to scale its mental health app, which aims to help users create a map of their concerns to better navigate their everyday issues. The... Read more »
The girls have known each other since preschool and banded together to create the Jaguar Zen Den after noticing students struggling with their mental health. VACAVILLE, Calif. — A Vacaville Girl Scout... Read more »
The audience listens to Mikaela Shiffrin during her question and answer session Tuesday with the Education Foundation of Eagle County at the Westin Riverfront Resort and Spa in Avon.Chris Dillmann/Vail Daily Olympic... Read more »
Nick Chu is sworn in, after being appointed to the new Probate Court No. 2 (Provided by Nick Chu) Think of the most shockingly brutal and random attacks you’ve ever read about,... Read more »
Nearly 9 out 10 Californians say America is in the midst of a mental health crisis, according to a sprawling new statewide survey of Golden State residents who also express lingering concerns... Read more »
Under international law, apartheid is defined as a system of legalized racial segregation that originated in South Africa. But a growing consensus among international experts, officials and activists says apartheid can also... Read more »
OTHELLO — The Columbia Basin Health Association is the recipient of a $500,000 grant designed to help children and teens who need behavioral health care to get it more quickly. The CBHA... Read more »
Share this post or save for later TOPEKA — Mental health advocates are once again brainstorming ways to approach the Kansas Legislature about the state’s growing homelessness problem. Kansas cities and local... Read more »
YPSILANTI, Mich., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Eastern Michigan University is working to improve the mental health of college students with a new visual podcast, “Enlighten U.” The first episode aired Sept.... Read more »
Source: black salmon / Freepik “I’ve had a terrible day.” These were Petra’s first words to me when we spoke on the phone. Petra is a longstanding friend, so I didn’t rush... Read more »
Patti Triebel-Leeds retired during the summer, but her passion for mental health service will never leave her. Long before she reached this summer’s retirement, Patti Triebel-Leeds knew the need for mental health... Read more »
School counselors and psychologists have been in short supply throughout Jen Voge’s 25-year career, but she says the need seems greater now than ever. Student mental health problems have become chronic in... Read more »
Austin, TX, USA, Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Custom Market Insights has published a new research report titled “Mental Health Technology Market Size, Trends and Insights By Functionality (Clinical, Financial, Administrative),... Read more »
Courtesy of Josh Seiter/Instagram The Bachelorette alum Josh Seiter is getting help following a controversial death hoax. Seiter, 36, shared via Instagram on Monday, September 25 that he has checked into a... Read more »
Ronald K. Davis, 37, was arrested on Sept. 21 and now faces multiple charges Keith Srakocic/AP A Pennsylvania state police trooper has been suspended and faces criminal charges after authorities allege he... Read more »
As cyclists, we’re naturally target-driven, looking to improve our personal bests, drop other riders and maybe win races. Our training and riding all tends to be geared around getting faster and fitter... Read more »
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Substance abuse treatment and mental health resources were the focus of the Capital Area Human Services’ Driving Into Recovery event Sept. 17 in Donaldsonville. A steady line of more than 100 vehicles... Read more »
CHICAGO, Sept. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TELUS Health today released its monthly TELUS Mental Health Index, revealing that two-in-five workers in the US are unfamiliar with the purpose of an Employee... Read more »
School district leaders and law enforcement officials walked a delicate line on September 21 as they discussed the need to keep students safe in an era of mass shootings while also assuaging... Read more »
CARE Court, a controversial and costly initiative set to launch in eight California counties by December before going statewide, gives hope to many. Under the program, judges will be able to order... Read more »