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Ex-NFL player Doug Martin's family sue Oakland police, allege restraint asphyxia in fatal mental health crisis
Parents of former NFL running back Doug Martin file wrongful death lawsuit alleging he died from restraint asphyxia caused by Oakland police.
PsychPlus Acquires Koa Health
Houston, Texas-based psychiatry practice PsychPlus has acquired Koa Health, a London-based digital therapeutic and B2B-focused digital mental health
PsychPlus Acquires Koa Health
Houston, Texas-based psychiatry practice PsychPlus has acquired Koa Health, a London-based digital therapeutic and B2B-focused digital mental health
$10M behavioral health unit opens at Milwaukee’s St. Francis Hospital
The renovated facility will serve 61 adults and children in need of behavioral health services, primarily assisting patients in southeastern Wisconsin. This expansion comes as Milwaukee faces challenges in keeping mental health facilities open
Governor Mills Celebrates Groundbreaking for Youth Mental Health Treatment Facility in Saco
Saco, MAINE-- Governor Janet Mills today participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for Sweetser's new youth psychiatric residential treatment facility. Governor Mills and the Legislature secured more than $5 million to help build the treatment facility.
Vermont maps out youth mental health peer support initiative
Vermont is preparing to join the Youth Mental Health Corps, a nationwide initiative aimed at tackling the youth mental health crisis.
Three in five young gun violence survivors do not receive mental healthcare – this California bill can fix that
The Thrive Act will create a pilot program that offers mental health resources for shooting survivors and witnesses under 25
Living with a cat: the mental health impact scientists are only now discovering - Futura-Sciences
A Surprising Connection Between Cats and Schizophrenia? An Australian study has revealed an unexpected link between cat ownership and the risk of developing schizophrenia. Researchers analyzed 17 studies conducted over 44 years, spanning 11 different countries. Their conclusion? Living with a cat could actually double your risk of developing schizophrenia-related...
Large police presence blocks off Greece road during mental health call
A large police presence blocked off part of Fox Meadow Road off West Ridge Road on Wednesday as officers responded to a mental health call at a home.
MentalHood Cultural Initiative improving men's mental health
The MentalHood Cultural Initiative is improving men's mental health, hosting the masculine male brunch and podcast premiere on Saturday in Chicago.
New study reveals gaps in how mental health is measured in European Region
A new WHO/Europe study found wide variation in how research measures mental health in the WHO European Region, underlining the urgent need for standard monitoring.
'Marcus Alert' begins in Danville and Pittsylvania County for mental health crises
Danville and Pittsylvania County officials have launched the Marcus Alert Program.
Milwaukee County judge weighs in on rising mental health felony cases
Investigative reporting found that mental competency evaluations in felony cases have roughly doubled since 2013, straining resources for the state criminal justice system.
Where you live can affect how you feel
Jun Wu is expanding her pioneering research into environmental influences on mental health and well-being
An Evening of Hope: The Center for Youth Mental Health Hosts its Annual Benefit Dinner
The annual benefit dinner for the Center for Youth Mental Health at NewYork-Presbyterian was hosted by Anna Wintour, Mariska Hargitay, Dr. Zandy Forbes, Dr. Brian G. Donley, and Kim Richter Shirley and Jon Shirley.
NYC teens say jobs and mental health, not policing, would curb violence
City safety officials heard from students who know victims of gun violence and people carrying guns.
Akron Children's launches new mental health tool
The goal is to combine real human connection from trained well-being coaches with AI tools, the hospital said.
Men’s Health: Caring for the Body, Mind and Spirit
FORT POLK, La. — Seeking help is often viewed as a vulnerability in military culture, but healthcare providers at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital are reframing it as a tactical strength. In observance of Men's Health Month, a BJACH family physician, a mental health provider and the hospital chaplain have partnered to deliver a unified message: peak military readiness requires actively maintaining the body, mind and spirit. From utilizing routine screenings to leveraging physical discipline to build mental resilience and cultivating a strong spiritual community, the team outlines actionable steps to overcome the physical, emotional and isolation barriers that uniquely impact men.
SF Supervisor Jackie Fielder to return after mental health leave; reflects on recovery in video post
San Francisco Supervisor Jackie Fielder will return to City Hall next week after taking a three-month leave of absence, saying she stepped away from the job because her mental health demanded it. "This leave, and even my whole adult life, has been an entire journey on mental health," Fielder said. "And I know I'm not the only one who struggles with it."
US: Google's YouTube settles teen mental health lawsuit
A Florida teenager said YouTube's addictive design contributed to depression, anxiety and sleep loss. Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok are also facing similar allegations about their impact on young users.
A federal judge orders an ICE detainee with mental illness released, finding her six-month detention unconstitutional
The ruling followed a hearing that exposed a sharp divide over how a Vermont prison's mental health providers, a corrections officer and outside clinicians assessed the woman’s mental illness, a dispute the judge did not resolve.
Colorado author shares straightforward tools for improving men's mental health
Family says they tried to get man mental health help before alleged beating
Kenneth Flagg's family says they tried to get him mental health help hours before prosecutors say he beat a PA inside a hospital. 12 News Investigates obtained new video of the encounter.
Family says SoCal police fatally shot teen during mental health crisis
Family files a claim against the city of Santa Ana, saying police fatally shot teen during mental health crisis without using non-lethal alternatives
Readers Write: Biking, teen mental health, the reflecting pool fiasco
One fewer car on the road helps you either way.
Arrests of immigrant parents create mental health crisis for children
An estimated hundreds of thousands of kids, most of them U.S. citizens, have been separated from a parent by the Trump administration’s deportation policies.
SF supervisor Fielder to return to City Hall after mental health leave
(BCN) — San Francisco Supervisor Jackie Fielder will resume her duties next week after taking a three-month leave of absence due to mental health. “I’m coming clear-eyed and groun…
NC students bring calls for school funding, mental health support to legislature
Students from across North Carolina urged lawmakers to invest more in public schools, citing concerns including mental health services
Boys & Girls Club Teen Mental Health Retreat Helps Teens Grow Stronger Together
Discover how one Boys & Girls Club is helping teens take control of their mental health — and bringing that impact nationwide.
More psychiatric beds alone won’t fix San Antonio’s mental health challenges, experts say
San Antonio’s mental health challenges are bigger than needing more inpatient psychiatric capacity, according to experts.
The Cigna Group Foundation Invests $3 Million to Strengthen Youth Mental Health Through Nonprofits Across 10 States
22 nonprofits will expand access to youth mental health care and strengthen support for families and caregivers States: Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey,...
From soil to gut: why your gut health depends on the world around you
On this World Microbiome Day, we explore the One Health perspective: the idea that human, animal, and environmental health are not separate concerns but expressions of the same interconnected system.
Man shot by police in Allen Park during mental health crisis pleads guilty to assault
A man shot by police in Allen Park during a mental health crisis has pleaded guilty to assault.
S.F. supervisor Jackie Fielder to return to City Hall after mental health leave
The Mission District supervisor Jackie Fielder is back to San Francisco City Hall after a doctor-recommended three-month rest.
National award for Worcestershire's mental health work
Worcestershire's director of public heath is recognised for her work with communities.
Mississippi Board of Mental Health tabs new leadership+
The Mississippi Board of Mental Health selected Teresa Mosley as chair and Dr. Sara Gleason as vice chair during a recent meeting.
Mental health counselor charged with ethics violation
The Iowa Board of Behavioral Health Professionals has disclosed disciplinary charges it filed last summer against a mental health counselor.
Taken on the often-taboo topic of mental health and Black men
Researchers develop new 'emotionally aware' model for classifying mental health conditions
Researchers have developed a new "emotionally aware" AI-based model for classifying mental health conditions, which could help clinicians better diagnose patients' mental health conditions. The Emo-MHC ...
Monthly BAT Days Initiative Connects Residents to Free Health, Recovery and Support Services
On the second Wednesday of each month, these organizations come together at the Centers for Addiction and Mental Health Programs (CAMP) on Orange Blossom Trail to provide HIV and Hepatitis-C testing, connections to affordable or free primary care providers, mental health resources and case management services.
'Bright' girl's death sparked Bristol's mental health unit's closure
Her death on New Year's Day led to Riverside Adolescent Unit at Blackberry Hill Hospital to shut.
Asheville film event to spotlight mental health, raise funds for counseling services
Filmmakers from across the Carolinas will be taking stage in Asheville as a regional film event aims to spark conversation about mental health.
AI in Mental Healthcare Presents Both Opportunities and Challenges
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology and its applications are reshaping many domains of modern life, including how individuals seek support for mental health needs and how they receive that care. Healthcare professionals are rapidly adopting AI-based applications designed to support workflow and care delivery, streamline processes, and help expand access to services.
Science Over Tradition: Plymouth South Middle Schoolers Advocate for Later School Start Times
PLYMOUTH - June 15, 2026 - In a powerful demonstration of student advocacy, a delegation of eighth-grade students from Plymouth South Middle School presented compelling, science-based research to the School Committee, urging district leadership to push back school start times to improve adolescent mental health, well-being, and academic performance. The presentation sparked immediate commitment from the administration to formally evaluate the district’s schedule over the coming school year. Subscribe The Full Story The final in-person meeting of the academic year opened with a celebratory outdoor ceremony honoring dozens of elementary, middle, and high school student artists whose work was chosen for the biannual Central Office Artwork Awards. However, the evening’s primary policy focus quickly shifted to student-led civic action when eighth graders Sophia Scarini, Skye Togun, Leah Mansfield, James Moore, Avery Mahan and Lily Simpson took the podium. The students revealed that their presentation was the culmination of a year-long civics project involving local community assessments, interviews with former officials, and extensive literary analysis. The research sharply highlighted the biological mismatch between adolescent sleep patterns and current school schedules. Under the district’s current framework, Plymouth High Schools open at 7:20 a.m., Middle Schools at 8:12 a.m., and Elementary Schools at 9:05 a.m.. “The high school start times directly contradict students’ natural sleep patterns,” student Leah Mansfield explained, noting that the teenage brain does not naturally produce melatonin until around 11:00 p.m.. The student presentation underscored a harrowing correlation between sleep deprivation and severe mental health struggles, citing data that adolescents with insomnia are ten times more likely to develop depression. Conversely, data shows that just one additional hour of sleep results in a 28% reduction in students reporting feelings of depression or sadness.
Kaiser's use of secret AI scribes sparks mental health privacy fears
Mental health professionals at Kaiser are raising concerns about an artificial intelligence tool that records medical appointments, saying it should have more safeguards.
New dads with paid paternity leave have better mental health than those who lack it, study finds
Around 1 in 10 fathers experience postpartum depression. Taking paid time off may help symptoms and strengthen family bonds.
Can a Community Move Beyond the Systemic Fractures of Mental Health Care? "All Access hosted by Andy Garcia" Explores the Coordinated Response in Kansas
The educational segment, filming on June 23, 2026, features Mental Health America of South Central Kansas as it challenges the traditional boundaries of regional behavioral healthcare. Filmed on location across outpatient counseling spaces, children and family programs, adult support services, and residential environments supporting recovery, stability, and independence in Wichita, the feature captures how connected programs, community partnerships, and compassionate care create a functional saf
'Busting stereotypes': How metal music could help mental health
The initiative sets out to challenge stigma and outdated stereotypes associated with heavy metal.
Mental health partnership aims to give young doctors in training the self-care skills to cope with stress of the job
Becoming a doctor requires long hours, over many years, often with a lot of stress. A mental health program at CU Anschutz aims to give young doctors the
Social Anxiety Disorder Surging in Canada
Social anxiety disorder is now one of the most common mental health challenges in Canada, with a 71% increase in prevalence since 2002.
DCCA expands pathway for mental health professionals ahead of July 1 launch
The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs is preparing for the July 1 implementation of Act 93, which creates new provisional licenses for associate psychologists, associate marriage and family therapists, and associate mental health counselors.
Harrison Museum of African American Culture hosts Juneteenth “Health is Freedom” symposium
Discussions included mental health, injury recovery and medical research.
Trump administration still trying to cancel school-based mental health programs
Officials say the second attempt to revoke funds could threaten key support for already-overwhelmed families.
Miami-Dade Commission finally approves mental health facility over two decades after it was promised
More than two decades after voters were promised a new facility to treat people with mental illnesses, rather than warehousing them in the county jail, the Miami-Dade County Commission gave final approval on Tuesday to open the Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery.
New report finds mental health concerns remain high among college students
May marks Mental Health Awareness Month and brings attention to the growing need for mental health across the country.
Father's Day launch for male mental health campaign
ManDown wants to raise funds to create more meeting groups for men to attend in the UK.
Father's Day launch for Cornwall charity mental health campaign
ManDown wants to raise funds to create more meeting groups for men to attend in the UK.
For Father's Day, support mental health for dads before crisis hits
A tragic case highlights the urgent need to support fathers' mental health and break the stigma of silence.
Navy SEAL Shawn Ryan Joins Mental Health Tech Company to Help Veterans
“This is personal for me," Ryan told Military.com about joining the board of directors for INVI MindHealth.
Norman festival supports mental health care for first responders and veterans
A Norman event featuring a drone show, concert, and helicopter rides is raising funds and awareness for mental health care for first responders and veterans.
Albuquerque premiere of 'The Call' spotlights first responder mental health
Albuquerque packed the house for the public premiere of "The Call," a documentary about New Mexico firefighters and first responder mental health.
Luigi Mangione plans to withdraw mental health crisis claims
Luigi Mangione's attorneys have withdrawn their plan to allege at trial that he was undergoing a mental health crisis, court filings revealed on Friday. Mangione pleaded not guilty in 2024 to the murd...
4 Surprising Health Benefits of Being an Early Bird
Waking up early may get you the worm, but can it improve your health? Learn how being an early riser may benefit energy, mental health and more.
3rd annual Louisville celebrity basketball game raises funds for mental health, suicide prevention
Peyton Siva, Nolan Smith, Ray Spalding, Pedro Bradshaw, Scott Davenport, Tony Williams and Grace Berger were among those playing, coaching and supporting 24 Reasons.
At the Middle East, singing for his mental health
A dinner-time residency for musician Kev G Mor helps him in in his recovery.
Success via SNF mental health assistants: How one provider slashed antipsychotics use, bad behavior and hospitalizations
One of the nation’s largest nursing homes is expanding its behavioral health initiatives, offering important insights for caregiving as providers nationwide admit more patients than ever with serious mental illness or other complex diagnoses.
New research casts doubt on cannabis benefits, cites mental health risks
Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel discusses new research on modern marijuana’s high THC potency and increased mental health risks on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend.’
Stanislaus County OKs new mental health plan, prepares for state monitoring
County officials hope the plan increases access to care and serves to reduce homelessness, relieve burden on the criminal justice system and reduce untreated mental illness.
Father and son row across Pacific Ocean for veteran mental health
British Royal Marine veteran Tim Crockett and his son, Harrison, join 'Fox News @ Night' with Storybones Media CEO Heidi Collins to discuss their efforts to bring awareness to veteran suicide with the film 'Tame the Kraken.'
Free mental health help for the whole family in Clark County
Free family mental health resources expand in Clark County through Parent Guidance
Free mental health help for the whole family in Clark County
Free mental health help for the whole family in Clark County
Sumter Men’s Health Fair aims to connect men with physical, mental, and social wellness resources
A free community health fair in Sumter is taking a holistic approach to men’s wellness by bringing physical health, mental health, and social well-being resources together in one place.
Minnesota man walks 1,776 miles for youth mental health awareness, resources
A Minnesota man is about to take on a 1,776-mile journey with a mission to help kids struggling with their mental health.
Tulsa County launches mental health crisis bed partnership for youth in custody
Tulsa County leaders said a new partnership aimed at addressing the mental health needs of youth in custody could change the way Oklahoma responds to children i
The Yoga Effect: The Science-Backed Benefits
Researchers are now finding yoga may help everything from chronic pain to mental health, to heart function.
Bell County sheriff’s deputies shoot man while responding to mental health crisis call
The Bell County Sheriff’s Office says deputies shot and injured a suspect Friday afternoon while responding to a reported violent domestic disturbance east of Holland.
High School Students Conduct Research at UAMS’ Summer Under the Microscope Camp
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health Department of Environmental Health Sciences (EHS) welcomed nearly 20 high school students to its inaugural Summer Under the Microscope camp. Under the supervision of the department’s faculty, the students from around central Arkansas conducted various…
TGH Behavioral Health Hospital Launches Partial Hospitalization Program, Expanding Access to Outpatient Mental Health Care
/PRNewswire/ -- Tampa General Hospital (TGH) Behavioral Health Hospital has launched its Partial Hospitalization Program, a structured daytime treatment...
Executive function interventions may be critical to long-term mental health in autism
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More than a game: Football, friendship and mental health recovery
Men recovering from bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and other mental health challenges find help through football.
HHS announces over $700M in grants for mental health initiatives, addiction treatment and housing programs
The money includes $238.6 million to improve suicide crisis hotlines and $223.1 million to expand community behavioral health clinics. Dozens of programs all over the country are set to receive the funding.
Catholic mental health leader calls for greater support for clergy and religious
We need “to make sure that we are always aware of the stressors that come up in their lives. While they’re called to ministry, they are human first,” he said.
ICO watchdog opens inquiry into cameras in mental health patients’ bedrooms
Exclusive: Oxevision system used by 40% of NHS mental health trusts being scrutinised by information commissioner over privacy concerns
Colorado counselor says that for men, asking for mental health help is a strength
Man in custody after Clay County deputies respond to mental health crisis in Fleming Island neighborhood
A man was taken into custody on Thursday night after the Clay County Sheriff’s Office responded to a mental health crisis that led to the evacuation of surrounding areas near Lake Shore Drive and Stratford Lane in Fleming Island.
WCC publishes “HIV and Mental Health: What Can the Church Do?”
The World Council of Churches (WCC) has published “HIV and Mental Health: What Can the Church Do?” by Dr Sue Parry, a practical and theologically grounded resource for congregations ready to respond to one of the most complex pastoral challenges of our time.
Mangione, accused CEO killer, withdraws mental health defense plans for now
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down a health insurance executive on a Manhattan sidewalk, is for now withdrawing plans to argue at trial that he was undergoing an extreme mental health crisis at the time of the alleged killing, according to a Friday court filing.
Mangione, Accused CEO Killer, Withdraws Mental Health Defense Plans for Now
By Jack Queen NEW YORK, June 18 (Reuters) - Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down a health insurance executive on a Manhattan sidewalk, is for now withdrawing plans to argue at trial that he was undergoing an extreme mental health crisis at the time of the alleged killing, according ...
New documentary spotlights child safety, mental health reforms after Oklahoma tragedy
Focus on Prevention to Solve the Pediatric Mental Health Crisis
Pediatric mental health facilities are chronically understaffed and underfunded, so focusing on prevention is critical to solving the mental health crisis. And that means targeting technological advances, better mental health education and early diagnosis, industry leaders say. As part of the U.S.
UMG, The World’s Biggest Music Company, Is Investing In A Mental Health Ecosystem. Here’s How It Works
Universal Music Group's circle of shared care, access and economic responsibility that streamlines the process to obtaining mental health support from trained Amber Health clinicians is a blueprint for companies large and small.
CMS Ignores the Law (Again) – This Time Taking Health Insurance Away from Individuals with Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health Conditions, and Serious Health Conditions
Just a few weeks ago, we explained how the Center for Medicare and Medicaid’s (CMS) proposed regulation on state directed payments goes far beyond the statutory authority in H.R. 1 to incredibly harmful effect. Now it has happened again. This time CMS has issued an interim final rule on work reporting requirements (the “IFR”) that […]
Regulatory investigations reveal systemic failures among Commercial California Health Plans in delivering timely behavioral health care
Commercial California health plans are failing enrollees who need access to behavioral health services for mental health and substance use disorder care, recent investigations have shown. Across three rounds of investigations, the California Department of Managed Health Care found 70 Knox-Keene Act violations and 35 barriers to care across 14 health plans, spanning national, regional, and county-based plans.
Mount Sinai to Lead Aspen Discussions on Youth Mental Health, and Healthspan Science and Practice
Will explore innovative approaches to mental health and new frontiers in healthspan, longevity science, and personalized care during Aspen Ideas: Health and the Aspen Ideas Festival.New York, NY and Aspen, CO, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mount Sinai Health System experts will lead discussions on innovative community-based approaches to youth mental health and emerging scientific advances that are transforming how we understand healthy aging and healthspan at the 2026 Aspen Ideas: Health an
Lil Nas X shares a video update after getting mental health care: ‘There’s less fear in my heart’
The update comes after the musician was charged with attacking Los Angeles police officers last year.
The truth about brain rot, according to science
Emerging research suggests overusing digital devices can be harmful, especially to mental health. But does being overly online truly rot our brains?
Tool for teen mental health asks what’s on their mind
Sanford Fit offers a free workbook for teens called "What’s on My Mind: A Teen’s Guide to Thinking, Feeling, and Figuring Things Out."
Isles hospital told to improve training in mental health services
A watchdog made an unannounced visit to Western Isles Hospital in February.