Medicaid recipients struggle to find mental health care. Looming cuts could make it harder.
Charmeka Newton, a psychologist who has her own practice in Lansing, Michigan, is passionate about serving Black and Hispanic patients. They’re often looking for therapists who will understand how their
Doomscrolling in a time of tariffs: Expert insights on the news cycle and mental health
Constant access to news keeps us informed in a fast-moving world, but it’s important to find ways to navigate the news cycle to protect our mental health, a McMaster sociologist says.
Why your friends may be better for your mental health than your partner
Close friendships consistently protect against depressive symptoms throughout life, while romantic relationships show a more complex link, with starting a new romance sometimes associated with increased depressive feelings.
As part of Women's Health Month, ADAA's Women Mental Health SIG presents a series of blogs and videos showcasing women trailblazers in the mental health sector.
Linked - New NAMI Poll Finds Employees Reluctant to Discuss Their Mental Health at Work
Those are just the reasons why many with supportive workplaces would be reluctant to talk about mental health at work. We also know that many workplaces are not supportive at all. In the era of the current administration pushing hard against DEI policies, workplace accommodations, and the mass layoffs happening all across the economy, why would we bring attention to ourselves and our mental health? Too many employers are looking for a reason to fire employees, and a mental health struggle might be one.
Bridging the Gap: Why Black Voices Must Shape Mental Health Research
Black women with ADHD are often misdiagnosed or overlooked in mental health research. Discover one woman's journey to diagnosis, advocacy, and the fight for better representation.
Despite laws to improve mental health insurance, there's little improvement.
Despite laws to improve mental health insurance, there has been little improvement. Among the reasons is the reluctance of therapists to accept insurance fees and oversight.
Where young people grow up affects their mental health
There are many factors contributing to what has been described as a mental health crisis among the youth. But an underexplored factor affecting the mental wellbeing of young people is where they li…
The Time Thief Affecting More Than Half of Americans: Poor Mental Health
Feb. 14—(NAPSI)—The latest GeneSight® Mental Health Monitor survey shows that nearly half of Americans feel they have lost time in their lives due to poor mental health. Courtney Nugent suffered a decade-long struggle with anxiety. At first, medication helped manage her anxiety. However, after a surgery, she found her medication was no longer keeping her anxiety in check. She began a ...
Children's mental health is often overlooked or underresourced, and mental health issues among young people are on the rise. Here's what to do to support a child in crisis.
If that sounds like you recently or for the last 30 years, I want you to know one thing. You’re not alone in feeling unsafe, and you’re not wrong for feeling unsafe.
Timeline Cleanse: 5 Black Mental Health Advocates To Follow for Healing and Empowerment
With the world currently in a tailspin, anyone spreading positivity is a welcome relief to the grim news cycle. Thankfully, social media has provided a space for therapists and mental health advocates to share this type of content, helping thousands with just the click of a button. These individuals offer positive coping skills and ways
Beyond Doom-Scrolling: Inspire Mental Health on Social Media
Every scroll triggers an emotion. Behind those mental health posts that make you pause lies a science of connection—one that's transforming how we support each other online.
Q&A: Hamilton author on the 'shocking' lack of understanding about the impacts of racism on mental health
With the release of her new book, Ingrid Waldron speaks with CBC Hamilton about the need for change in the health-care and educational systems and how Canadians need to better understand the ways racism impacts mental health.
How connection and community help us heal after trauma.
The wildfires have left devastation in their wake. But recovery goes beyond rebuilding homes. Explore how community, compassion, and trauma-informed tools can rebuild hope.
Social media may have played a role in decreasing the stigma of mental illness.
Previous generations viewed trauma, and therapy, as being more shameful than we view it today. Social media has likely played a role in decreasing this stigma.
Social media may have played a role in decreasing the stigma of mental illness.