After music legend Jon Bon Jovi helped a woman in crisis on Nashville’s Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge, mental health advocates have pointed to the important of reaching out to someone in nee…

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Adding hot sauce to your Maine baked potato at The Big E can help support veterans, thanks to one company at New England's largest fair.

Michael Perry is in La Crosse for an event highlighting the need for mental health resources taking place at The Pump House on Sept. 14.

ELMHURST, Queens (PIX11) — Mental health care is an important need for many people, but oftentimes accessing it can be cost-prohibitive. A new outreach program at a church in Queens is trying to alleviate that burden. First Baptist Church of Corona in East Elmhurst has opened the Hope and Grace Mental Health Wellness Center, which […]

Can music therapy help with this crisis? One Columbus family believes it can and they’ve committed a YouTube channel to the effort.

This World Suicide Prevention Day, Drew shares his story with us, how his bond with his Hope Project worker Ezra helped him overcome barriers in his life, and

American insurance companies — quietly, and with little government pushback — have assumed an outsize role in mental health care. People in pain are paying the price.

Find articles and tips to help you navigate back-to-school with a child suffering from mental health or a learning disorder.

Social media’s effects on the mental health of young people are not well understood. That hasn’t stopped Congress, state legislatures, and the U.S. surgeon general from moving ahead with age bans and warning labels for YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. But the emphasis on fears about social media may cause policymakers to miss the mental health benefits it provides teenagers, say researchers, pediatricians, and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

The fall season is upon us and as teens go back to school, many are also gearing up for the sports season. Participating in sports, whether casual play or organized athletics, can be highly beneficial. Regular physical activity can help defend against common health issues such as obesity and type 2 diabetes in children. Sports […]

Grief and loss, chronic illness, isolation an dementia are all risk factors that can make seniors more prone to depression. But oftentimes, mental health issues can go undetected in elderly people.

Painting, woodworking, writing: Whatever you turn to creatively, it could equal or exceed work in terms of maintaining mental health, new research shows.

Parents are reporting worse mental health for their children than they did a decade ago, but different groups of children are struggling with mental health in markedly different ways.

The transition from summer break to school can be a stressful time that impacts students’ mental health.

The article discusses the risks of social isolation and loneliness among older adults, linking them to adverse health effects such as cognitive declin

In a world that glorifies busyness and productivity, doing nothing may seem counterintuitive. However, mastering the art of doing nothing can bring balance, creativity, and renewed energy. An anecd…

Depression is not a normal part of aging. Staying engaged can reduce loneliness and help older adults avoid mental health challenges.

Research is showing that time spent near water — the coast, a stream, or even a swimming pool or acquarium — can help your mental health.

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Poverty and mental illness are not only linked, but there is also a causal relationship. This is the conclusion of researchers from Amsterdam UMC, the University of Edinburgh and the University of Modena. ...

Influencers and self-help gurus are preaching a form of positive psychology that risks doing more harm than good

It is well documented through this blog that I am a Psychosis sufferer, it’s not something I shy away from and it is definitely not something I am ashamed of. There is no reason for me to be …

June is a month for many things and today I’m talking about one of the ones that gets overshadowed by the others. Men’s Health Month.

Antonia Hylton’s book uncovers the roots of today’s mental health injustice. Book Madness reminds us that health inequities remain present, and political Antonia Hylton’s book unc…

A range of scientific studies point to clear physical and mental benefits of supporting friends and family

Psychological science points to an increased risk of suicide and poor mental health amid a record number of bills introduced in state legislatures aimed at restricting the rights of the LGBTQ+ population

June is a celebratory month for many reasons, most notably the start of summertime, but many don’t realize this time of year is also Men’s Mental Health Month. While discussing such an important topic shouldn’t be confined to one month out of the year, it offers a great opportunity to reflect on the progress and […]

It doesn't always take us a lot to feel shame, but often we feel that sense of shame in situations where there's no reason to feel that way