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Andrea Hennigan testifies on Lindsay Clancy's mental health and postpartum treatment
Registered nurse Andrea Hennigan testifies about her former colleague Lindsay Clancy. She describes Clancy's struggles with postpartum anxiety, insomnia, and medication side effects prior to January 2023.
Perez Hilton’s Children ‘Fled’ His Home Moments Before His ‘Severe Mental Health Crisis,’ Family Says
Perez Hilton’s family members fled his home moments before his mental health crisis, his family shared in an Aug. 6 statement.
Former Clancy nanny testifies about mother's mental health issues before killings
Months before Lindsay Clancy strangled her three children, she lost significant weight, couldn't sleep and complained of postpregnancy mental health issues, the family’s former nanny testified at her murder trial Wednesday. But the nanny never worried the Massachusetts mother might be a danger to her children or to herself.
As AI 'therapists' dish out advice, California lawmakers try to set some limits
A new bill would stop companies from marketing chatbots as therapy and force stricter oversight of AI in mental health care — as a labor union wages a parallel fight against Kaiser Permanente.
Family says Perez Hilton can communicate, they have ‘hope' after mental health crisis
On his website, a new statement attributed to Perez Hilton’s family thanks people for their compassion, but says their situation has been “made even harder because very little information has been made available to our family.”
Perez Hilton, a medical emergency and how fans stepped in
In the age of social media, mental health crises are playing out differently. Perez Hilton's fans are one example.
Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton hospitalized after mental health episode in Miami-Dade home
New walk-in mental health centres to open in banks and libraries across England
Government plans network of nearly 200 specialist services to help those facing mental health crises.
Lindsay Clancy murder trial puts postpartum mental health in the spotlight
4 men stabbed in central London, woman arrested amid mental health incident: Police
Four men were stabbed in London’s busy Covent Garden, police say. A 47-year-old woman was arrested, scissors were recovered, and officers say early signs point to a mental health-related incident.
4 men stabbed in central London, woman arrested amid mental health incident: Police
Four men were stabbed in London’s busy Covent Garden, police say. A 47-year-old woman was arrested, scissors were recovered, and officers say early signs point to a mental health-related incident.
4 men stabbed in central London, woman arrested amid mental health incident: Police
Four men were stabbed in London’s busy Covent Garden, police say. A 47-year-old woman was arrested, scissors were recovered, and officers say early signs point to a mental health-related incident.
Perez Hilton Hospitalized After Apparent Mental Health Episode On Livestream
Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton was hospitalized late Tuesday after fans called the police during a disturbing TikTok livestream.
Relationships, Trust and Hope: How David Galvan Builds Community with Mental Health First Aid
Discover how David Galvan transforms communities in Colorado through Mental Health First Aid, building trust, hope, and relationships.
Addressing the mental health strain on public leaders
Public office has always been demanding, but is the pressure getting worse? Coming up at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, why more local leaders are sharing their struggles with mental health, why it matters and what can help.
Road to recovery: Jason Lennox walking 1,776 miles around Minnesota for youth mental health
He walks around 20 to 25 miles a day, hoping to finish in October.
Early Mental Health Support Before Birth May Help Prevent Postpartum Depression
New research from University of Rochester Medicine finds that offering pregnant patients evidence-based mental health support during their hospital stay can help prevent postpartum depression.
NC leaders to release new youth mental health data
State Department of Public Instruction leaders will present the results of the latest Youth Risk Behavior Survey to the State Board of Education.
Motion filed Tuesday seeks mental health evaluation in Ohio child endangering case
Attorneys for Elizabeth Siders have filed a motion asking a judge to order a mental health evaluation to determine whether she is competent to stand trial.
LA County says a program meant to help people with serious mental illness is gaining traction
Gov. Gavin Newsom's mental health court is gaining more participants in Los Angeles County. CARE Court treats people with serious mental health conditions.
Man's mental health declined before he killed his wife
Anthony Buxton phoned emergency services to confess to killing his wife, an inquest hears.
Right-wing media is attacking Francesca Hong for her mental health history
"My own mental health journey has given me a much deeper sense of empathy," Hong told Mother Jones.
Elizabeth Siders files request for mental health evaluation
The attorney for Elizabeth Siders has asked for her mental health to be evaluated, citing concerns she may not be able to assist in her own defense.
Colorado’s youth mental health corps improves student attendance and behavior
"Near-peer" mental health navigators work in Colorado schools as part of a program designed to improve the professional pipeline, too
As Trump administration pushes court-ordered mental health care, a new report raises questions
A study of New York’s court-ordered care for people with serious mental health conditions adds to the research on this type of involuntary care.
Mental health can shape heart health outcomes
Research shows depression, anxiety and chronic stress can affect heart health. Discover the connection and how whole-person care can improve health outcomes.
Michigan must strengthen protections for mental health patients
An audit exposed failures in Michigan mental health oversight. New bills aim to protect vulnerable patients.
In New York, Mental Health Diversion Depends on Your County
Half of New York counties lack mental health courts, limiting treatment-based alternatives to jail.
Through fútbol and friendship, local organization works to support Hispanic men’s mental health
Through a program called Acción, the Family and Intercultural Resource Center is looking to support men’s mental health within Summit County’s Hispanic community, using companionship, group outings and sports, including a recent micro fútbol tournament. ...
Springfield police seek help locating woman believed to be in mental health crisis
Springfield police are asking for the public’s help in locating a woman who is believed to be experiencing a mental health crisis.
AI use surging for mental health help among young people
Survey researcher says popularity may help fill gap between rising national problem, shortage of clinicians — provided counsel is sound.
Two major projects could reshape mental health care for Mat-Su youth
The new facilities will offer in-patient mental health care and transitonal beds for youth.
CHANCELL-ING: A Hopeful Conversation about Adolescent Mental Health
When our daughters were teenagers, LeShelle and I had many conversations about when we should give them cellphones. We were sensitive to potential mental health challenges that adolescents faced related to cellphone use and social media. We wanted to be careful about exposing our daughters to the inherit risks of social media, which were still emerging at that time.
SAMHSA awards $73 million in grants for children’s mental health, other programs
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration announced July 31 that it awarded $73.2 million in grants for children’s mental health, suicide prevention and assisted outpatient treatment programs.
HHS Announces HRSA Health Centers Deliver Record-Breaking Care to More Than 32.7 Million Patients
HRSA-Funded Health Centers Served More Americans Than Ever in 2025 while Expanding Access to Primary Care, Mental Health, Dental Care, and Preventive Services.
World Cup 2026: Ferran Torres talks winning goal for Spain, mental health and FIFA investigation into Argentina
Torres told NBC News about what he enjoyed the most about the moments after scoring the winning goal to give Spain its second World Cup title.
Ferran Torres Talks World Cup Championship, Mental Health
Soccer star Ferran Torres joins TODAY to talk about Spain’s 2026 FIFA World Cup championship and shares insight into his epic extra-time goal in the final that sealed his team’s victory over Argentina. He also opens up about his mental health journey and gets surprised with gifts for his two dogs!
Beyond crayons: Art therapy tackles youth mental health crisis here
Program leaders report seeing students develop a sense of belonging, confidence and resilience.
OHSU study: A handful of corporations now shape how kids in Medicaid get care
As youth mental health needs climb, millions of children’s access to care depends on which large, private firm runs their managed care organization.
School Smartphone Bans Show No Effect on Youth Mental Health
Following a decade of declining youth mental health, many states have attempted to limit children’s access to social media and the internet by banning smartphones in schools. In new research, Henry Saffer finds no evidence that in-school smartphone bans have any effect on the screentime or mental well-being of young Americans.
New study torpedoes mental health treatment mandate
The first-of-its-kind evaluation of Kendra’s Law was commissioned at the direction of the state Legislature.
DC youth take on mental health in new podcast
A group of D.C. students has been hard at work on a podcast about mental health and the many pressures that young people face. This new podcast is called “Behind the Smile: Teens and Mental Health in America.” The students who worked on it told News4 it’s really been a labor of love to help their peers who may be…
How mental health is addressed in the U.S. healthcare system
As of March 2023, more than 160 million Americans are reported to live in areas with mental health professional shortages. This is a concerning issue, as mental health struggles are on the rise worldwide.
Local golf tournament raises funds for mental health challenges
Webster golfers teed off in the 4th Hermano Cup in Rochester, raising funds for Compeer Rochester and promoting mental health and suicide prevention in honor of mentor Jason Drago.
Could a change in diet improve mental health? Metabolic psychiatry, explained.
Patients rave about how the keto diet has helped ease mental health symptoms. The data are limited, but encouraging.
Rise in U.S. preteen suicide rate alarms mental health experts
Mental health experts and advocates are calling for more mental health check-ins with preteens, earlier screenings and tailored interventions for different groups of preteens.
Dewey's Pizza hosts 7th annual Run to Raise Dough 5K
More than 600 runners joined Dewey's Pizza's annual 5K to support local mental health organizations.
Dewey's Pizza hosts 7th annual Run to Raise Dough 5K
More than 600 runners joined Dewey's Pizza's annual 5K to support local mental health organizations.
Johnson County Criminal Mental Health Court would offer treatment plans instead of jail time
Johnson County is considering adding a criminal mental health court program aimed at helping repeat offenders with serious mental illness.
Dewey's Pizza hosts 5K to raise dough for children's hospitals, mental health
Dewey's Pizza held its annual Run to Raise Dough 5K to raise funds for local children's hospitals and mental health wellness.
Kaiser used an algorithm — not clinicians — to triage mental health patients, union alleges
Union members say they’ve seen no evidence that licensed mental health clinicians review patients’ e-visit answers in real time, or at all.
Racers ran for donuts and first responder mental health in Marquette
Central Upper Peninsula CISM is breaking the mental health stigma through its 3rd annual Donut Dash. The proceeds go back to supporting first responders in the U.P.
Hundreds rally to promote wellness, fight stigma at Mothers of Hope Walk for Recovery
Hundreds gathered in Kalamazoo on Saturday, showing their support for those impacted by addiction and mental health challenges.
Arkansas youth gather in North Little Rock for free mental health symposium to fight stigm
Addison police officer offers mental health training sessions for fellow officers
Officer Andrew Kolodziej is a 12-year veteran with the Addison Police Department.
A Clinician's Field Guide to Vetting AI Mental Health Tools
A six-question framework for clinicians and patients weighing AI's role in mental health care, from crisis blind spots to shifting state law.
Want to feel better? Go for a walk in a forest, NC State study says
Spending time in a forest or greenspace, especially if birds are present, has significant mental health benefits -- especially for urban residents.
Health experts warn summer relief may hide ongoing mental health struggles for teens
Teenagers may seem happier once school ends, but mental health experts say summer can mask anxiety and depression rather than resolve it.
Opinion | Therapy should be a safe place for everyone, including Zionists
Mental health professionals and patients have report uptick in anti-Israel activism spilling over into medical settings.
AI Provides Mental Health Support For Those In The Aftermath Of Natural Disasters
People often need mental health support after natural disasters. Human-based resources are scarce and costly. AI can be a viable option. Here's how. An AI Insider scoop.
Study finds Lahaina survivors’ mental health worsening
University of Hawaii researchers with the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study (MauiWES) said Maui is recovering, but insecurity, housing instability, health concerns and weakening social support continue to place many families at risk.
New mental health clinic opens in east Lincoln
A new mental health clinic opened in east Lincoln on Friday.
New mental health clinic opens in east Lincoln
A new mental health clinic opened in east Lincoln on Friday.
Camp Greentree offers Montgomery Co. students mental health support alongside summer fun
Camp Greentree has offered plenty of activities this summer in Montgomery County, Maryland, but campers also have access to something that may be more valuable.
Youth Social Hackathon concludes with proposals mental health, ecology
Armed with digital blueprints, pitch decks, and a shared urgency for social change, 70 high school students from 12 Catholic schools across Thailand ...
Surprising Twist That Entire Families Are Now Opting To Use AI For Their Mental Health Guidance
Entire families are now turning to AI for their mental health advice. Good idea or ruinous? An AI Insider analysis and scoop.
Springfield group discusses sickle cell and mental health
The Springfield Black Coalition hosted a community health and wellness conversation Friday night in Springfield to discuss sickle cell disease, mental health and senior health.
Court delays for son of Chiefs coach accused of shooting his mom delayed pending mental health check
The 27-year-old son of Chiefs assistant Eric Bieniemy has had his court appearances in connection with the shooting of his mother delayed pending a mental health evaluation. Elijah Bieniemy faces
He bought a fitness supplement online to bulk up, but ended up losing his mind
Daniel Murphy's mental health spiralled after he took missold drugs which had been mixed with steroids.
Blumenthal's bill, mental health grants, Electric Boat: CT politics news
Plus: A survey suggests support for schools sharing services, a summit addresses threats, and Connecticut Innovators reports a record year.
Blumenthal's bill, mental health grants, Electric Boat: CT politics news
Plus: A survey suggests support for schools sharing services, a summit addresses threats, and Connecticut Innovators reports a record year.
SAMHSA Awards $73.2 Million for Mental Health Treatment and Suicide Prevention Programs
HHS announced awarded $73.2 million in grants to strengthen children’s mental health services, suicide prevention programs.
How children talk can indicate risk for future mental health problems
Linguistic models that analyzed the words children used when talking about stressful events were better at predicting future mental health problems than a panel of human experts.
Opinion: Colorado can learn from more than 250 years of Army medicine, especially when it comes to mental healthcare
As an Army psychiatrist and chair of behavioral health at Denver Health, I know we can take lessons from military to help solve Colorado’s current crisis.
'Worth a conversation': Inside Florida's recommendations for treating mental health in children
Family medicine physician Dr. Jessica Gray discusses Florida's new guidance advising against immediate psychiatric medication for most children on ‘Fox & Friends.’
Howard County task force discusses response to crisis and mental health calls
Howard County task force discusses response to crisis and mental health calls following deadly shooting
The Howard County task force was created in the aftermath of the deadly police shooting of Alex LaMorie, a man with autism, on May 1 in Columbia.
Equity and Engagement Partners with University of Illinois to Host Mental Health First Aid Training
Dr. Regina Parnell Clinical Service Manager within the Equity and Engagement Department teamed up this week with the University of Illinois Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs to host two day long Mental Health First Aid sessions.
GOP gubernatorial candidate fighting to flip blue state unveils healthcare plan to lower costs, expand access
Massachusetts GOP hopeful Mike Minogue outlines a healthcare overhaul centered on innovation, outpatient care, mental health and cutting waste.
Court delays for Eric Bieniemy's son, pending mental health check
- Two court appearances scheduled for the 27-year-old son of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy in connection with the shooting of his...
Court delays for son of Chiefs coach accused of shooting his mom delayed pending mental health check
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Two court appearances scheduled for the 27-year-old son of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy in connection with the shooting of his mother at their Virginia…
Community Spotlight: Charm City Care Connection | Center for Mental Health and Addiction Policy
Charm City Care Connection built its East Baltimore drop-in center around health care, dignity, and belonging.
Delaware State Trooper accused of taking advantage of woman experiencing mental health crisis
A suspended Delaware State Trooper has been indicted for allegedly taking sexual advantage of a 21-year-old woman who was experiencing a mental health crisis in his patrol car.
Mental health support urged for Fox Valley tornado survivors and cleanup crews
Emotional recovery resources are available after Monday’s storm.
Lindsay Clancy murder trial raises mental health questions for postpartum women
Dr. Monique Yohanan discusses postpartum psychosis and its distinction from depression amid the emotional Lindsay Clancy trial.
How Jefferson Health recruits and retains resident physicians
The Philadelphia-based health system offers varied environments, mentors, and mental health support to engage prospective medical graduates.
HRW report says oil production in DRC poses severe environmental health risks
Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Monday reported that Perenco, the sole oil producer in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is actively participating in production tactics that pose grave health and en...
How Community Safety is Grounded in Access to Mental Healthcare
Law enforcement is often the default response to a mental health crisis. This approach to crisis response, however, is leaving communities without the support systems they truly need. Communities greatly benefit when mental and behavioral health services and alternative response options are prioritized. This Minority Mental Health Month, the Center for Policing Equity examines what it takes for every person to receive the appropriate care they need, from investments in equitable access to healthcare to expanding affordable and culturally responsive care.
Strangled patient's sisters say unsafe psychosis care risks 'more deaths'
Richard Laversuch was strangled to death on a mental health ward by another patient.
Oxford researcher says mental health can be worse in heatwaves
Dr Emma Lawrance says hospital admissions linked to mental health symptoms rise by about 10%.
Funding gap delays NJ’s new mental health crisis centers
Crisis hotline calls have tripled, and advocates decry dependence on emergency rooms by people with nowhere else to go
Patrick Clancy testifies about ex-wife’s attempt to seek mental healthcare after 911 call played in her murder trial
Patrick Clancy testified in the murder trial of his former wife, Lindsay, on Wednesday.
Florida urges doctors not to prescribe mental health medication for children
Florida's surgeon general has warned doctors not to prescribe antidepressants and other psych drugs for children, instead urging comprehensive evaluations and behavioral therapy as first line treatment options.
Death of Twin Cities EMS provider sheds light on mental health challenges for first responders
Chuck Brady died by suicide earlier this month. He was a paramedic and EMS inventory technician with Allina Health EMS for 17 years.
Ex-Thames Valley Police chief's mental health support warning
The comments came after hundreds of officers took time off with mental health-related conditions.
"Mielle Organics" hosting pickleball tournament for mental health resources
National healthcare groups join HHS effort to improve behavioral health, addiction care
The Health and Human Services Secretary today announced that dozens of insurers, medical societies, healthcare providers and behavioral health experts have pledged to strengthen the nation’s behavioral health system by advancing best practices aimed at improving mental health and addiction treatment.
New Podcast: Expanding Teen Mental Health First Aid in New York
New York is scaling Teen Mental Health First Aid statewide, empowering youth and communities with mental health literacy.
WATCH LIVE: HHS Secretary RFK Jr unveils behavioral health initiative with national leaders
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joins healthcare and behavioral health experts as they pledge new efforts to strengthen the nation's mental health system and improve care for Americans.
Rider professor appointed to NJ One Health Task Force
Daniel Druckenbrod will work to improve human, animal and environmental health within New Jersey