Mental health

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GLENEAGLES

World Suicide Prevention Day 2026: 3 things parents must check about their child's mental health

On this World Suicide Prevention Day 2026, parents are encouraged to look beyond total screen time when evaluating their teenager's mental h…
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A psychiatrist explains the link between addictive screen habits and teen mental health on a digital tablet.
A new mural in downtown Topeka featuring the words Your Future Matters More Than You Know on a building wall.
KDADS

New downtown Topeka mural aims to spread hope and raise awareness about youth mental health

A new mural in downtown Topeka is serving as a public reminder that help is available for young people struggl…
1h ago
Anne Emerson, Kathryn Myers, and Dr. Constance Guille discussing maternal health during a town hall meeting.
CRIMINALLY OBSESSED

How the Lindsay Clancy trial became a turning point for maternal mental health

The trial of Lindsay Clancy sparked a massive national conversation, but the focus has shifted from the courtr…
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A stylized digital graphic representation of student mental health resources and family support services.
SONOMA COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION

Sonoma County Office of Education offers free virtual mental health workshops for caregivers and families

The Sonoma County Office of Education is launching its fourth year of free, virtual mental health workshops fo…
7h ago
Signage for the Edmond Parent Café program offering mental health resources to local families.
EDMOND

New Parent Café to offer mental health resources in Edmond

The City of Edmond is launching a new program to assist parents of children with…
9h ago
A close-up of a person thinking while sitting at a desk with financial charts and a ladder icon nearby.
PLOS ONE

New study reveals how depression twists our perception of fairness

A recent study published in PLOS One explores the intersection of mental health …
15h ago
A tactical sensor probe mounted on an aircraft, used for recording flight data.
USNAVY

Congressional Report on Potential TBIs, Mental Health Risks in Naval Aviation

A new congressional report is shedding light on how the Navy tracks the health o…
17h ago
Raymond Scott Mikesell holds a memorial book for his son, Ray, who died due to a sports gambling addiction.
DRAFTKINGS

How a sports gambling addiction devastated one Western Pa. family — and sparked a fight for change

The story of Ray Anthony Mikesell is a stark reminder of the human cost behind t…
19h ago
A community center interior showing volunteers working on repairs to foster local social connection in Wisconsin.
WISCONSIN DHS

1 in 3 Wisconsin adults report loneliness. How the state fights back

New data from the CDC indicates that one in three adults in Wisconsin reports ex…
21h ago
An artistic drawing of a mother embracing her baby with colorful, swirling backgrounds symbolizing mental health complexity.
MENTAL HEALTH

Lindsay Clancy and postpartum psychosis : Short Wave

The trial involving Lindsay Clancy brought a difficult conversation to the foref…
1d ago
Illinois Gaming Board administrator Marcus Fruchter speaking about proposed gambling exclusion updates at a hearing.
ILLINOIS GAMING BOARD

Illinois regulators propose expansion to self-exclusion program for compulsive gamblers

The Illinois Gaming Board is moving to change how residents can self-exclude fro…
1d ago
People sitting on a bench in Town Square Park in downtown Anchorage during a warm summer day.
ANCHORAGE

Amid new efforts on mental health and public safety, several in downtown Anchorage say issues are on the rise

Business owners and residents in downtown Anchorage are raising alarms about a n…
1d ago
Hamilton County Sheriff Alex Pruismann speaking about his mental health journey during Suicide Awareness Month.
HAMILTON COUNTY

Hamilton County Sheriff shares mental health journey to break stigma

Hamilton County Sheriff Alex Pruismann is opening up about his personal mental h…
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A rendering of the proposed Quyana Qenq’a facility featuring a two-story modern building design.
SOUTHCENTRAL FOUNDATION

Much-needed mental health resources to open soon in Anchorage

Anchorage is preparing for a major shift in mental health resources as new crisi…
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A pair of running shoes on a track, representing the upcoming 24th annual NAMI Wilmington Walk for Awareness event.
NAMI

NAMI Wilmington Walk for Awareness returns for 24th year

The 24th annual NAMI Wilmington Walk for Awareness is returning to the community…
1d ago
Dr. Sasha Hamdani speaks at a microphone in a studio while gesturing with her hands during a KCUR interview.
KCUR

Kansas City psychiatrist explores the science behind high emotional sensitivity

Kansas City psychiatrist Dr. Sasha Hamdani is redefining what it means to be hig…
1d ago
Close-up of a human brain scan showing neural activity areas highlighted in blue and yellow.
UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI

How music helps the stressed brain bounce back

Recent research from the University of Helsinki offers new insight into how musi…
1d ago
Dr. Heavenly Kimes attends an event in Atlanta, Georgia, where she is now focused on state mental health advocacy.
MARRIED TO MEDICINE

Dr. Heavenly Kimes turns son’s legal trouble into mental health advocacy mission

Dr. Heavenly Kimes is moving into the world of mental health advocacy after a di…
1d ago
Sherwood Miller Harrison III, a professional counselor in New Bern, standing near an aircraft in a skydiving hangar.
MONTE CRISTO COUNSELING

New Bern counselor to present skydiving-based logotherapy research at world congress

New Bern counselor Sherwood Miller Harrison III is heading to Chicago later this…
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A person looking out at a horizon, representing the concept of finding purpose and meaning in life.
JIANGXI NORMAL UNIVERSITY

The psychological link between making sense of life and avoiding depression

A large-scale analysis of over 250,000 people has identified a clear relationshi…
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Black and white portrait of a Victorian-era woman with hair tied back wearing a frilly white ruffle top.
GLENSIDE HOSPITAL MUSEUM

Bristol's century-old asylum stories revealed in photographs

A century of history is being rediscovered through the patient records of the fo…
1d ago
A clinical mental health professional working on a laptop during a virtual therapy session in a quiet home office.
EVERYDAY HEALTH

11 Best Online Therapy Services Our Experts Loved in 2026

Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially with so many new d…
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Aerial view of Osawatomie State Hospital buildings located near the proposed site of the Project Catalyst data center.
OSAWAOTMIE

Proposed Kansas data center sits hundreds of yards from psychiatric hospital, raising safety concerns

A former Osawatomie State Hospital employee is raising alarms about a proposed m…
2d ago
John Junior holding a sign that says MENTAL HEALTH IS HEALTH in a public setting.
HOLLYOAKS

How Hollyoaks saved the life of Manchester mental health activist

John Junior, a 37-year-old mental health campaigner from Wythenshawe, credits a …
2d ago
Illinois Gaming Board administrator Marcus Fruchter speaking about new self-exclusion rules for gamblers in Illinois.
ILLINOIS GAMING BOARD

Illinois regulators propose expansion to self-exclusion program for compulsive gamblers

Illinois regulators are moving to reform the state's self-exclusion program for …
2d ago
Singer Lola Young wearing a branded CALM Lifelines T-shirt during a mental health awareness campaign.
CALM

Lola Young teams up with mental health charity CALM for new Lifelines T-shirt: "There is always a reason to keep going"

Lola Young has joined forces with the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) f…
2d ago
High school students exiting a building during the morning as the school day begins in a California public district.
LEGISLATION

Later start time for schools in CA improve students’ mental health, study finds

California schools shifted to later start times in 2022 to help students sleep m…
2d ago
Close up of food packaging labels showing ingredients, focusing on flavorings and coloring agents.
NUTRITION

Flavorings, colors and sweeteners emerge as UPF markers linked to depression risk

A recent study published in the European Journal of Nutrition is shifting the wa…
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Steamboat Springs City Council chamber during a presentation on behavioral health findings for the Yampa Valley.
THE HEALTH PARTNERSHIP

Mental health survey finds Yampa Valley residents struggle with loneliness, substance use disorders

A recent behavioral health survey presented to the Steamboat Springs City Counci…
3d ago
Mayor of Dover Bekah Dawes stands with NHS staff during the reopening ceremony of the refurbished Coleman House.
NHS

'Dark and dingy' mental health hub gets £680k refurb

Coleman House in Dover has reopened its doors after a six-month, £680,000 renova…
3d ago
A man looking visibly tired while sitting on a bed in the morning, representing physical symptoms of depression.
PSYCHOLOGY

A therapist reveals the depression symptoms in men that most people mistake for something else

We often mistake the signs of depression in men for simple stress or a personali…
3d ago
Yale researcher Robert H. Pietrzak discussing the correlation between veteran loneliness and mental health data.
YALE

Rising loneliness among US veterans is closely tied to psychiatric burden and suicide risk

A new study reveals that loneliness among U.S. veterans is a worsening public he…
3d ago
Aerial view of the Tewksbury State Hospital campus buildings in Massachusetts.
TEWKSBURY HOSPITAL

Inside the Mental Health Facility Where Lindsay Clancy Will Remain After Judge Declares Mistrial

Lindsay Clancy remains in custody at Tewksbury State Hospital following a judge’…
3d ago
Construction crews raising structural steel beams at the site of the new Anchor Project in Bowling Green.
ANCHORPROJECT

Beams raised on Kentucky’s first regional mental health crisis center

Structural steel beams now stand at the site of the Anchor Project in Bowling Gr…
3d ago
Irene Wong and Peying Lee recognized for their leadership in Palo Alto philanthropy and mental health advocacy.
PALO ALTO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Philanthropy leader, mental health advocate to receive Athena Awards

The Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce has named Irene Wong and Peying Lee as this ye…
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Attorney George Parnham discusses the intersection of maternal mental health and the law during an interview.
LEGAL

Andrea Yates attorney speaks on public views on women's mental health amid Lindsay Clancy trial

George Parnham, the attorney who represented Andrea Yates, says public understan…
3d ago
A young girl looks out of a window as medical professionals evaluate systemic mental health gaps for children in England.
NHS

Children as young as six going to A&E in mental health crisis

New data from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health shows a 36% incr…
3d ago
An illustration of a social media interface with a Surgeon General warning pop-up regarding mental health.
STANFORD

Warning labels could curb young people’s social media use

Stanford Medicine researchers have released new findings on how warning labels c…
3d ago
Students using laptops in a classroom, representing the focus of the University of Sussex mental health guidance.
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX

University of Sussex publishes mental health guidance

The University of Sussex has launched new guidance to help schools and colleges …
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A fashion runway in Topeka displaying mental health awareness posters alongside models.
TOPEKA

Topeka fashion show highlights mental health challenges and suicide prevention

A unique fashion show in Topeka recently shifted its focus from clothing to ment…
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Dr. Michael Quach speaking at the Connection is Prevention conference regarding mental health in Santa Rosa.
SONOMA COUNTY

This top Sonoma County mental health official fled Vietnam as a child. Now he shares the power of optimism

Dr. Michael Quach, the medical director of Sonoma County’s Behavioral Health Div…
4d ago
Laine Taylor speaking at a podium during a press conference about youth mental health resources in Connecticut.
THE VILLAGE

CT offers mental health resources for kids. Here’s what to know

Connecticut is launching a new awareness campaign to help parents find urgent me…
4d ago
A Chicago bus stop features an advertisement for the Illinois gambling addiction helpline.
ILLINOIS GAMING BOARD

Illinois Regulators Propose Expanding Self-Exclusion Program for Compulsive Gamblers

Illinois gambling regulators are moving to overhaul the state’s self-exclusion p…
4d ago
A clinical examination room with a desk and chairs, representing the suspended practice of a Connecticut psychiatrist.
MEDICAL

Psychiatrist Posed A 'Clear And Immediate Danger,' Official Says As License Suspended: CT News

A Connecticut psychiatrist has been stripped of their medical license following …
4d ago
University of Michigan students walking across the campus in Ann Arbor during the spring semester.
EDUCATION

Students divided as University of Michigan will hide first-semester grades for 2027 freshmen

The University of Michigan has announced a significant change for its 2027 incom…
4d ago
Executive Director Rawle Andrews Jr. discusses the new American Psychiatric Association Foundation veteran campaign.
APA FOUNDATION

Helping Veterans deal with mental health

Returning to civilian life after military service brings unique challenges that …
4d ago
Mental health counselor Jeffrey Smith discussing the challenges of extended military deployments.
82ND AIRBORNE

Mental health counselor offers support for families during extended deployments

Extended military deployments in the Middle East are causing significant stress …
4d ago
Celeste Calocane provides testimony at the Nottingham inquiry regarding the mental health treatment of her son.
MIND

Mental health groups have ‘failed to acknowledge’ risk of violence, says Mind chief

Mental health charities have largely failed to address the risk of violence amon…
4d ago
Boise State athletes training on the field while a student representative talks to a team member in a coaching session.
BOISE STATE

Boise State mental health organization bridges the gap between sports and mental well-being

Boise State University is taking a new approach to student-athlete mental health…
4d ago
A sign outside a government building in Austin, Texas, detailing upcoming tax hearings and public health board meetings.
CENTRAL HEALTH

Central Health considers raising Travis County taxes for mental health resources

Central Health is currently weighing a potential tax rate increase for Travis Co…
5d ago
Medical graphic showing the distinction between postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis during a news report.
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

Renewed attention on postpartum depression highlights from Lindsay Clancy murder trial differences from postpartum psychosis

The Lindsay Clancy trial has ended in a hung jury, sparking a national conversat…
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Attorney George Parnham discusses mental health in courtrooms during the Lindsay Clancy trial.
LINDSAY CLANCY

Andrea Yates attorney speaks on public views on women's mental health amid Lindsay Clancy trial

The trial of Lindsay Clancy has once again forced the public to consider the com…
5d ago
Defense attorney Kevin Reddington reacts to the judge declaring a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder case.
LEGAL

7 takeaways from the Clancy trial about the state of postpartum mental health care

A judge has declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder case following a ju…
5d ago
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