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Even as many politicians push for more regional or local mental health services, many residents wind up waiting in jails for months in order to get any type of psychiatric care.

Q&A with Elizabeth Weingarten, author of How to Fall in Love with Questions: A New Way to Thrive in Times of Uncertainty.

If you have five close friends, one of them is likely to experience a mental health disorder this year. Would that friend feel comfortable talking to you if they needed help? Would a family member? Your attitude toward mental health makes a difference.

A Red Sox player was heckled in Cleveland about his struggles with mental health. Local experts say stigma and shame prevent people from seeking help.

Advocates say this would “significantly impact” crucial mental services for queer and trans youth.

By Mattea Kramer and Sean Fogler ( Tomdispatch.com ) - The United States has been in the throes of a …

I’m a doctor who treats dying patients. People with mental illness who get trapped in the criminal justice system are facing tragic consequences.

Those of you who know me personally are aware that my son Nikolai passed away in November. Our family has been navigating this unimaginable loss, and while everyone’s grief is unique, I wanted to share a few tips for those who may want to support someone going through it. One thing that has been instrumental […]

The effects of childhood exposure to poor air quality may be small for the individual, but at a population level, they could have major consequences on the workforce.

What the proposed HHS reorg means for mental health and addiction

As we age, the opportunities for social interaction can significantly diminish, especially for seniors.

In 2023, a striking proportion of adults in the United States found themselves burdened by medical debt, with more than one in seven reporting that they carried such financial obligations. This growing phenomenon, uncovered through a recent comprehensive survey, has profound

It feels very tempting to cocoon myself in relaxing hobbies to spare my mental health.

Feeling exhausted? There's more than one way to rest—and you might not be addressing them all.

A classic example of sending the wrong message

For decades, politicians and gun lobbying organizations have perpetuated the notion that mental health issues drive mass violence. A new study is challenging that narrative, though, showing that, rather than causing acts of violence, exposure to gun violence increased rates of depression among respondents and led to higher use of mental health services.  The study, […]

LIMA — The Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize and Hardin Counties has launched a new podcast called “We Care Conversations.” The monthly podcast features conversations with guests about mental health, recovery and the stigmas that keep people from getting help.

Being part of a community can make life feel more meaningful and enjoyable, help us feel happier and safer, and improve our mental health. Read our 10 tips on how to get involved in your community.

Welcome to being human

People who suffer from everyday discrimination are more likely to have anxiety and depression.

Why are male friendships so hard? This film explores the psychology of masculinity and the barriers to intimacy between men. Can we redefine what it means to...

In today’s interconnected world, social media is no longer just a place for selfies, vacation snapshots, and trending memes.

New paper draws on the lived experiences of UK-based girls to assess factors driving widening mental health disparity between boys and girls.

Hope is the key

In the latest case of its type, the Met police failed a woman targeted by a predatory officer

Or how AI in mental health is raising more questions than answers

It’s not easy to spot truth from fiction these days. Just like us, our teens also have trouble assessing the credibility of online information. In a Stanford University study involving nearly 8,000 U.S. students, researchers found that: More than 80 percent of middle schoolers believed that an advertisement labeled as sponsored content was a news

Having a healthy personal support network is vital to ensure your mental well-being. Individuals with healthy support systems are less depressed and anxious, have...