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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »