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Trauma and taboos: how Portugal takes care of migrants' mental health
Migration is increasingly essential to Portugal's economy, but the mental health of many new arrivals to the country is affected by the trauma of what they have left behind, long and arduous journeys,…
Q&A: Professor Gail Wyatt discusses mental health advocacy in marginalized communities
July is the Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. The month honors Campbell, an advocate and author who co-founded the National Alliance on Mental Illness Urban Los Angeles to help people from marginalized backgrounds seek mental health services.
Opinion | Obsessing About Our Mental Health Is Part of Our Mental Health Problem
We need to support psychological well-being without fixating on it.
Letters -- Mosques, Dallas council members, mental health
Readers enjoyed the story on the open houses at area mosques, criticize Dallas council members, defend Democratic socialism and discuss mental illness.
AI-Generated Mental Health Advice Misjudged Due To Differences In Stateless Versus Contextual Evaluations
Evaluations of AI dispensing mental health advice are often done in a manner that is radically different from real world usage. I showcase this. An AI Insider scoop.
MADFEST 6 brings out mental health advocates
The festival supported mental health advocates and suicide prevention groups. It had live music, vendors, and food trucks
State senator, law enforcement host brunch to tackle minority mental health, teen and domestic violence
On Saturday, Missouri Sen. Barbara Ann Washington and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated brought community members together to discuss ways to address mental health challenges in Kansas City.
Colorado startup combats youth mental health crisis with playdate scheduler
Postpartum psychosis or murder? Trial of mother who killed her kids spotlights mental health
Lindsay Clancy’s mental wellbeing will be a central question during her trial for strangling her three children to death
Beyond Self-Care: Workplace Approaches to Mental Health
Across law, medicine, construction, aviation, and other fields, mental health efforts are shifting from self-care toward healthier systems.
What are we overlooking in kids' mental health? Playing outside!
Most young people spend less time in nature than previous generations. They need it for their health and development.
We need more therapists. They need more power.
Americans are seeking treatment for conditions like anxiety, depression and trauma, only to find the mental health workforce isn't keeping up.
AI For Mental Health Relies Critically On Leading-Edge Harness Engineering
AI for mental health relies on a hidden factor, namely the use of leading-edge harness engineering. This is critical. An AI Insider analysis and scoop.
Parents of former NFL Jordan Devey speak out after death by suicide
The parents of former NFL offensive lineman Jordan Devey are speaking out about the importance of mental health conversations and the potential impacts of CTE on players after he took his own life.
Capitol Hill briefing spotlights AI's concerning, growing role in teen mental health
Washington policymakers, youth advocates and mental health leaders gathered this week on Capitol Hill to discuss new research that adds to the growing chorus of concerns over teenagers' use of AI.
State to lay off hundreds at troubled southern Illinois mental health facility
Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center to reduce patient population, staff amid operational changes
Greene County launches mental health court to divert eligible defendants to treatment
Greene County has launched a new mental health court aimed at keeping eligible defendants out of prison and connecting them with treatment.
State to lay off hundreds at troubled southern Illinois mental health facility
Article Summary About half of the staff of 524 employees will be laid off at the Choate Mental Health and
Addressing adolescence mental health through creativity
Through its partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of the Twin Cities, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is helping teens harness the power of art therapy to achieve better mental health outcomes.
Neurodivergent kids face special mental health risks. New initiative seeks ways to protect them
Jake Collective and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention are launching a $5 million, five-year initiative
Ask the Intern: Dhruv Shah at Catholic Health Mercy Hospital
The master's student in mental health counseling at NYU is building his clinical experience in the psychiatric unit
Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo Hosts Youth Mental Health Roundtable on Psychotropic Medication Guidance
The discussion highlighted the importance of ensuring families have access to information about the benefits, risks, and available alternatives when making decisions regarding a child’s care.
Yas Queen! Drag and Trans Women’s Mental Health
What's drag got to do with it? In this post, we explore the history of drag and the ways it can support the mental health and well-being of trans women today.
New Orleans church works to break stigma around maternal mental health
The Franklin Avenue Baptist Church’s annual mental health forum is this weekend. This year, it features a special focus on maternal health.
Simone Biles brings mental health message to Chicago's Faces of Fitness this weekend
The seven-time Olympic gold medallist was announced as a headliner of the sold-out Chicago event, where she will speak about the importance of prioritising mental health.
Florida man walking across country to raise awareness about mental health makes stop in Hampton Roads
Man walks cross-country to raise mental health awareness
The Benefits of Exercise for Mental Health
Exercise is just as good for your brain as it is for your body. A psychiatrist explains how getting physical can boost your mental health.
Public defender proposes increase to 'expert witness' budget due to more mental evaluations
The Douglas County attorney and public defender highlight the growing role of mental health in court cases, with rising costs for evaluations and expert witnesses that are all funded by taxpayers.
Kaiser mental health workers bring contract fight over AI to San Francisco City Hall hearing
Kaiser mental health workers take AI fight to San Francisco Board of Supervisors
Statewide: Farmers and mental health
Financial stress and a lack of mental health resources in rural areas contribute to the problem.
Moratorium placed on Bartow mental health facility after patient’s death
A moratorium was placed on patient admissions at a mental health center in Bartow after a patient died last month.
Major changes coming to Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna
The Illinois Department of Human Services outlined plans to reduce residential units serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and to phase down mental‑health beds.
The unlicensed therapist 8 million kids are seeing, per 1 behavioral health chief
Nearly 1 in 5 adolescents and young adults in the U.S. — an estimated 8.2 million people — used an AI chatbot for mental health advice in 2025, according to a study published June 1 in JAMA Pediatrics. The findings are stark: 91.7% rated the guidance as somewhat or very helpful, and 42.8% came back […]
The Mental Health Cost of Harsh Immigration Policy
Since January 2025, a wave of new policies has reshaped daily life for refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrant families across the country: the suspension of refugee resettlement, the possible return of "Remain in Mexico,” the end of humanitarian parole for thousands, temporary protected status at risk, and more. Each of these sounds like a policy headline, but in practice, these changes
Lindsay Clancy trial shines light on postpartum care gaps
Only a third of women get screened for postpartum mental health symptoms, experts say.
How a refinery fire ended a 25-year-old national mental health rule
A federal court said the demise of Chevron deference may have sealed the rule’s fate.
Letters – World Cup, mental health, politics, GOP's elephant
Readers appreciate those who hosted the World Cup, say laws need to be changed regarding mental health, disagree with a letter writer and criticize showcasing an elephant.
Public Health Improvements Stall Amid Trump’s DEI Crackdown
A year after the Environmental Protection Agency stripped grant money from dozens of communities nationwide during Trump’s DEI crackdown, a small Georgia city is struggling to address environmental health concerns.
Using AI To Find Loopholes In Legal Restrictions On AI-Powered Mental Health Chats
Some use AI to find loopholes around legal and safety restrictions on AI mental health chats. An AI Insider analysis and scoop.
Police identify O.C. man fatally shot amid mental health crisis
A 20-year-old man fatally shot by Irvine police during a mental health crisis has been identified as Daniel Alfons Meltvedt of Irvine, authorities announced Wednesday. Meltvedt called the Irvine Po…
Mental health intervention reduces aggression and reoffending among violent offenders
Prisoners convicted of serious violent offences were found to be less aggressive and less likely to reoffend following a mental health intervention which could save money and reduce harm to society, according to new research led by King's College London.
New psychiatry residency program expands mental health care at Butte County Jail
A new partnership is bringing psychiatry residents into the Butte County Jail, expanding mental health services for inmates while helping train future psychiatr
‘Unacceptable’: San Francisco Officials Question Kaiser’s Approach to AI in Mental Health
In a hearing, therapists decried Kaiser’s proposed contract terms during labor negotiations, which they argued would undermine mental health services. The largest health insurer for city employees said it remains focused on providing timely, high-quality mental health services.
Data analysis shows no increase in mental health prescriptions after abortion
While more women globally are using medication to have abortions, a University of Maryland-led study published today in JAMA Psychiatry found no evidence that a first medication or procedural abortion ...
Local mental health nonprofit cuts the ribbon on new facility
A local mental health nonprofit cut the ribbon on a new facility.
Cool Course: Mind Playing Tricks on Me—Mental Health in Contemporary Music
Student analyze and critique songs from diverse artists and genres to explore mental health topics and related stigmas
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Alumnus Q&A
In this Q&A, Brennan Champagne looks back on his time in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program and highlights what he learned from the experience.
Teen plaintiff suing Meta over mental health harms drops his claims against company days before trial
A Florida teen whose lawsuit claimed Meta’s platforms were to blame for his depression and anxiety dropped his case against the company just days before the trial in Los Angeles was set to start, the company said.
Teen Plaintiff Suing Meta Over Mental Health Harms Drops His Claims Against Company Days Before Trial
By Diana Novak Jones July 22 (Reuters) - A Florida teen whose lawsuit claimed Meta’s platforms were to blame for his depression and anxiety dropped his case against the company just days before the trial in Los Angeles was set to start, his attorneys said on Wednesday. The lawsuit, brought ...
Commissioners Grant LGRC $50,000 for Recovery House, Mental Health Board Provides Opioid Fund Updates
Three months after Geauga County awarded its first opioid settlement fund grants, Geauga Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services Executive Director Christine Lakomiak met with Geauga County Commissioners to provide updates and discuss the program’s future. Under an agreement with the Geauga County Prosecutor’s Office, $100,000 annually from the county’s opioid settlement funds is
Parents Benefit from NICU Mental Health Support
A Cincinnati Children’s-led study finds that NICU-based mental health support can reduce anxiety, stress and depression among parents, suggesting these services should become part of standard neonatal care.
Fond du Lac County votes to close inpatient mental health center, effective Jan. 1
The 15-9 vote Tuesday confirmed the closure of the facility, effective Jan. 1.
New research: Parents say youth mental health solutions go beyond limiting screen time
The biggest barrier to teen mental health isn’t treatment.
Treatment is critically important, but experience has taught us that another challenge often comes first: ensuring young people are identified, supported and connected to care before a situation becomes a crisis.
Deaths of Brainerd middle schoolers prompt calls to address bullying, mental health
Two Forestview Middle School students, 11-year-old Ava Starr and 13-year-old Alexis Thornton, died just three weeks apart. Both families say the girls were bullied by other students.
Neighbors suspect mental health issues in fatal Simi Valley police shooting
A 37-year-old man was shot and killed by police after leading officers on a pursuit through Simi Valley and crashing a pickup truck into a parked police motorcycle and a home Tuesday, authorities s…
O.C. man shot dead after calling to report mental health crisis
A 20-year-old Irvine man was fatally shot after police said he charged at officers with a knife following more than an hour of crisis negotiations Tuesday. According to an Irvine Police Department …
Attempted kidnapping, break-in at day care likely tied to mental health issues, docs say
Two separate incidents, which according to court documents, are likely related to mental health issues and drug psychosis.
Armed man shot by Irvine police called 911, reported mental health crisis, police say
A police shooting unfolded in Irvine after police say a man armed with a knife, who was experiencing a mental health crisis, called 911.
Fines for slow pretrial mental healthcare upheld against MD Health Department
The Maryland Supreme Court upheld fines against the state health department for failing to provide prompt psychiatric care to criminal defendants deemed incompetent to stand trial.
UNC Center for Environmental Health and Susceptibility receives $7.7M from NIEHS - UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health
July 21, 2026 The Center for Environmental Health and Susceptibility (CEHS) has received a 5-year, $7.7M award from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. This grant supports research and community engagement to improve environmental health and well-being for people in North Carolina and across the nation.
Saint Paul College to host community conference on kids, smartphones, and mental health
Automated Neurofeedback: Rewiring the Future of Mental Health Care
Mental health and addiction disorders continue to rise across the United States, affecting veterans, adolescents, families, first responders, and entire communities. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, nearly half of individuals with a substance use disorder also experience a co-occurring mental health condition. At the same time, healthcare systems are struggling with workforce ...
Vermont Passes Chatbot Mental Health Law That Raises Questions About Therapists Rubber-Stamping AI Advice
Vermont passed a new law on AI and mental health. One aspect to note is whether therapists will rubber-stamp AI. An AI Insider analysis and scoop.
Family stresses need for mental health resources after man's accused of killing his aunt
Columbus family members said they're morning two people - a woman who died and the man accused of killing her."It's just tragedy across the board, you know?,"
Suspect in 2 brutal attacks completed mental health diversion program before arrest, records show
A man accused of carrying out two violent attacks last week had a previous violent charge dismissed after completing a mental health diversion program five months ago, records show.
Suicide by Police: Shootings raise questions about mental health crisis
Officers faced with split-second decisions as deadly confrontations involving mental health crises rise
Rethinking the campus mental health “crisis”
A developmental psychologist who studies college student mental health explains why it's time to retire the "kids these days" narrative.
Sausalito City Manager, Former SF Port Director, Arrested During ‘Mental Health Crisis’
Elaine Forbes was the director of the Port of San Francisco for nearly a decade before starting the new role in Marin County three weeks ago.
How to maximise the mental health benefits of your vacation
Don’t just hit the beach. Research is revealing how to have a holiday that leaves you mentally restored and refreshed – with long-lasting effect
Integrating Environmental Health Into Pediatric Cancer Care May Improve Outcomes
A review of the scientific literature on the impact of environmental factors on the health of pediatric cancer survivors by Omar Shakeel, MD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Divis...
Bills OL Alec Anderson joins 'GMFB' to discuss Joe Brady as HC and importance of mental health
Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Alec Anderson wakes up with "GMFB" to discuss new head coach Joe Brady and why mental health awareness is important in the NFL.
What Allegheny County’s new court-ordered mental health treatment program can and can’t do
Allegheny County can now order treatment for people with serious mental illness. But what’s driving results – the order itself or the services behind it?
How mental health, environment shape pregnancy sleep
Nearly half of pregnant women in the United States report poor sleep quality, which has been associated with gestational diabetes and high blood pressure during pregnancy. A new study led by researchers ...
Supporting mental health care is not ‘woke.’ It’s the Wyoming way.
Rep. Cody Wylie asks, “When did Wyoming become a place that backs away from a problem just because the answer is hard?”
Accused Puna Killer Faces Mental Health Evaluation. Here’s What That Means
Jacob Baker’s case has been suspended while examiners determine whether he is fit to stand trial for the murders of three people on the Big Island that sparked a manhunt. The process has proven to be controversial.
Why AI and TikTok could make the youth mental health crisis even worse
With expert mental health help too often out of reach, teens are turning to TikTok in search of answers.
How eczema and acne can affect your mental health
Scientists are uncovering a complex communication network linking the skin, immune system, and brain—one that could transform how chronic skin disease and mental health are treated.
The promise of innovative mental health models
As demand for mental health services continues to grow at colleges nationwide, often due to service capacity, some institutions are moving beyond the traditional counseling center model. These...
Young Ohioans struggle to access mental health care, study finds
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — According to a new study from the Health Policy Institute of Ohio, some young Ohioans find it difficult to access mental health care. Policy analyst Becky Ca…
Sussex Partnership NHS trust joins scheme to tackle racism
The new pilot aims to strengthen support for "racially marginalised" carers in mental health services.
The market for psychedelic drugs to treat mental health conditions gets a big buy signal
Eli Lilly's acquisition of psychedelic drug maker AtaiBeckley extends Big Pharma's embrace of a stigmatized class of medications for treating mental health.
Dallas psych hospital adds beds, but Texas can’t shoulder burden alone
We need more federal investment for inpatient and outpatient mental healthcare.
Grant will help Colby-Sawyer College train more regional mental health experts
Colby-Sawyer College received a $1.1 million grant from the Burkehaven Family Foundation to double the size of its master of social work program and provide student support services aimed at addressing the shortage of mental health practitioners in rural areas.
'Just living life again': Beechview resident part of a Pitt trial connecting cancer patients with mental health supports
Rebecca Skolnicki considers herself lucky to have a great support system in her family, friends and neighbors. But after undergoing extensive surgery to...
NH native and NBA player Duncan Robinson hosts basketball event to support mental health awareness
Newcastle native and NBA player Duncan Robinson is in the Granite State this weekend to put on a charity basketball event in honor of his brother, Eli.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline marks 4 years as NC expands mental health crisis services
As the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline marks its fourth anniversary, North Carolina is rolling out new crisis response tools to meet growing demand for mental health support.
How Going to the Movies and Museums May Help Slow Biological Aging
A recent study found that regular cultural engagement, such as attending the cinema, theater, or museums, may help slow biological aging. These activities can also improve mental health and build social connections in older adults.
Psychiatrists, psychologists spending more than other healthcare providers to lobby policymakers
Payments to lobbyists from healthcare providers fell 13% over a 10-year period ending in 2024. Yet lobbyist spending by one specialty—mental healthcare—rose by nearly 30%. What explains the against-the-current cash flow?
Column: Break the silence surrounding men’s mental health
We must encourage men to treat mental health with the same seriousness they give physical health, psychiatric-mental health NP Danieal Robinson writes in a guest column.
Montgomery Co. program provides teens a way to lead on mental health issues
Many of the people working to address mental health issues among teenagers in Montgomery County, Maryland, are still teenagers themselves.
Teens talk mental health while helping shelter pets at Wayside Waifs
A group of teens gathered at Wayside Waifs on Friday afternoon to help shelter pets while also boosting their own mental health.
Hearing rescheduled for Hunter Vanderwall after previous mental health evaluation surfaces
Hunter Vanderwall, 19, is charged in connection of the shooting death of Lawrence Boyd in November 2025.
County Environmental Health issues closure notice of Coronado's Glorietta Bay
Beachgoers were advised the ocean water in the area contains sewage and may cause illness.
MAHA is rewriting the vocabulary of American mental health care
“‘Deprescribing’ elevated into a movement, and a cultural default, is a clinical hazard,” writes Sunny Patel.
Taking salsa classes can improve mental health, Oxford study suggests
Researchers find dance reduced depressive symptoms and social anxiety in young people in eight-week trial
Lawsuit filed in cop's fatal shooting of woman in mental health crisis
Family members insist that 25-year-old Victoria Lee was no threat, and officers knew it
Connecticut judge pushes for mental health court after daughter’s overdose death
A Connecticut Superior Court judge who lost his daughter to a fentanyl overdose is now working to build the state’s first mental health court.