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Miami mental health center moves closer to final approval 20 years after it was promised to voters
Spotlighting Mental Health Awareness Month
This week on In Focus, State Assemblymember Paula Kay and Mental Health Association of Rochester President and CEO Valerie Way join the show to discuss Mental Health Awareness Month.
Mental Health Crisis? Why Leaders Must Listen First Before Assuming.
Stop fixing and start listening. Harvard’s Alexis Redding explains how authentic vulnerability and exploring the messy middle can transform your workplace culture.
La. Department of Health promotes 988 mental health helpline during awareness month
During Mental Health Awareness Month, the Louisiana Department of Health wants to remind people about important assistance available through the 988.
Butterflies 15 hosts mental health expo for women survivors
Butterflies 15 will host a mental health expo for victims of human trafficking at the Main Library on Tuesday. From 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., stop by the ...
One clinic tracks the heavy toll Trump's immigration crackdown takes on mental health
Zocalo Health, a clinic in Los Angeles, screens all its patients for depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts. It documented a marked increase in those conditions since ICE enforcement actions began.
Kids’ mental health - time to close the gap: Marissa Kiefer
Mental and behavioral health challenges among young people are not rare -- they’re part of life for many families. But at UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s, we’re dedicated to trying new approaches, writes guest columnist Marissa Kiefer, president of University Hospitals' Rainbow Babies & Children’s and MacDonald Women’s hospitals.
PHA and NAMI host songwriting workshop for Philadelphia youth during Mental Health Awareness Month
The therapeutic songwriting workshop was designed to give young people a creative outlet to discuss their mental health.
Training cops to handle mental health crises is key, experts say. One SC man's story explains why.
Sending South Carolina police officers to a five-day crisis intervention course can be a drain on agencies’ manpower. But proponents say it’s worth the temporary hit to staffing and logistics,
PAID POST: Connecticut fined every major insurer for blocking mental health care. Now what?
Connecticut fined all five major health insurers for mental health parity violations. Here's what the enforcement action means and what still has to change.
Opinion | ‘Ghost networks’ make finding mental health care harder
State should enforce law requiring insurers to maintain accurate provider directories
Illinois mental health summit convenes youth, community organizations
Marques Watts is not new to the limelight.
Care Out Loud launches in Jacksonville with mental health awareness event
A new mental health coalition in Onslow County held its first event in Jacksonville, connecting hundreds of residents with local mental health and substance abuse resources.
Mental Health Resources
As Real Salt Lake and Utah Royals FC honor Mental Health Awareness Month, the Club encourages all fans, staff, and players to remember that they are never alone. Reaching out for support is a sign of strength. Together with our partner Intermountain Health, here’s how we're working to support mental
Hundreds gather on Boston Common for mental health walk with NAMI Massachusetts
NH House stalls bill requiring private insurers to cover children’s mental health services
New Hampshire House of Representatives delays legislation requiring private insurers to cover mental health services for children.
How Boston health clinics are using ketamine to help treat mental health. "It's worth it."
Tudor House holds Paws for Mental Health event in Roanoke
The Paws for Mental Health event was organized by a local suicide prevention group called Tudor House.
NAMIWalks draws hundreds to Raleigh to raise awareness, fight mental health stigma
"You are not alone."
NAMIWalks draws hundreds to Morrisville to raise awareness, fight mental health stigma
"You are not alone."
Woman struggled with mental health her whole life. Now she's helping others seek help at NAMI Massachusetts
8 Books That Break the Silence Around Suicide for Mental Health Awareness Month (Exclusive)
"I wrote a story that centers suicide because I know what it feels like for tomorrow to not feel promised," writes 'A Breath Too Late' author and mental health advocate Rocky Callen
North Dakota launches initiative focused on suicide prevention support and training for rural healthcare providers | Health and Human Services North Dakota
North Dakota is launching a new rural healthcare suicide prevention initiative aimed at strengthening follow-up care and closing critical gaps after suicide risk is identified. The effort follows recommendations from the North Dakota Suicide Fatality Review Commission and supports the Zero Suicide framework across rural and tribal healthcare systems.The initiative will support rural and tribal healthcare providers in implementing standardized suicide risk screening, follow-up care after suicide attempts and improved referral pathways into mental health and behavioral healthcare services.
Youth sports, Eversource, student mental health: CT politics news
These news briefs are part of The Connecticut Mirror’s 2026 political coverage. For more, sign up for our newsletter 'The Issue.'
Youth sports, Eversource, student mental health: CT politics news
These news briefs are part of The Connecticut Mirror’s 2026 political coverage. For more, sign up for our newsletter 'The Issue.'
Alaska Legislature approves plan for mental health education in schools
The Alaska Legislature passed a bill requiring the state to develop guidelines for mental health instruction in Alaska school districts.
A look at loneliness and teen mental health
State senators keep wraparound mental health initiative alive
After the New Hampshire House sidelined an effort to require private insurers to cover wraparound mental health services, the Senate made a last ditch effort to keep it alive.
Safety Tips: Environmental health, safety and risk management
New Mexico State University's Department of Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management (EHS&RM) is dedicated to protecting the health and safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors...
Virginia Launches “Beyond the Blues” Campaign to Raise Awareness of Perinatal and Postpartum Depression - Virginia Department of Health
IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 15, 2026 VDH Media Contact: Cheryle Rodriguez cheryle.rodriguez@vdh.virginia.gov DBHDS Media Contact: Lauren Cunningham, lauren.cunningham@dbhds.virginia.gov Virginia Launches “Beyond the Blues” Campaign to Raise Awareness of Perinatal and Postpartum Depression Campaign helps Virginians recognize emotional changes earlier, reduce stigma and connect parents and families to support. (RICHMOND, Va.) — In honor of Maternal Mental Health Month in […]
Virginia Launches “Beyond the Blues” Campaign to Raise Awareness of Perinatal and Postpartum Depression
IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 15, 2026 VDH Media Contact: Cheryle Rodriguez cheryle.rodriguez@vdh.virginia.gov DBHDS Media Contact: Lauren Cunningham, lauren.cunningham@dbhds.virginia.gov Virginia Launches “Beyond the Blues” Campaign to Raise Awareness of Perinatal and Postpartum Depression Campaign helps Virginians recognize emotional changes earlier, reduce stigma and connect parents and families to support. (RICHMOND, Va.) — In honor of Maternal Mental Health Month in […]
CMC staff focus on mental health
California Men’s Colony (CMC) staff came together for a wellness-focused event hosted by the institution's Mental Health Department.
Daniel Radcliffe and Mariska Hargitay Toast ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ and the Center for Youth Mental Health
Dr. Zandy Forbes, Ayesha Shand, Dr. Charlie Shaffer, Elizabeth Shaffer, and Anna Wintour served as co-hosts for the evening, which welcomed Louisa Jacobson, Derek Blasberg, Natalie and Ava Massenet, and more.
WA kids were stuck in hospitals for months. New report shows progress
Legislation intended to curb youth psychiatric boarding has cut wait times for those with serious behavioral and mental health concerns, a new report shows.
Military Health System releases “Mental Health Guidebook”, an essential resource for those who serve
The Military Health System’s Mental Health Resource Guidebook is a digital, concise, and comprehensive guide for warfighters and families wherever they are in their mental health journey.
Mayor Johnson expands alternate response effort for mental health emergencies
For now, Mayor Brandon Johnson is using $5.2 million from the final chunk of federal stimulus funding delivered to Chicago during the pandemic to check another key item off his progressive to-do list.
This Pennsylvania fundraising walk is bringing thousands of dollars to free mental health programs
When screen time crosses a line: Social media’s toll on mental health
Phones are an important part of everyday life for most people. From ordering food, online shopping and connecting with others, the average American spends more than five hours on their phone each day. That’s approximately 1,825 hours per year – the equivalent of two and a half months. Social media use takes up more than […]
Frontline Athletic explains rucking for physical, mental health
Frontline Athletic's founder joined ABC7 to explain how rucking is good for physical and mental health.
'Lower the stigma': Kwan hosts chess tourney for mental health awareness
CLEVELAND -- Steven Kwan and the Guardians had a team off-day on Thursday, on the heels of a stretch of playing 13 games in as many days. However, Progressive Field was buzzing with activity for a great cause. Kwan hosted the second annual “Check on Your Mate" chess tournament on
Lawmaker walks from Dayton to Statehouse to spotlight kids' mental health
Sen. Willis Blackshear (D-Dayton) said he hopes his trek will draw attention to the issue of mental health.
When Grief Becomes a Crime in Texas: Black Maternal Mental Health and Care Gaps We Cannot Ignore
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NBA star Kevin Love spotlights mental health through nonprofit
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and NBA champion Kevin Love is using his platform to teach kids about mental health through his new program "GOAT: Beyond The Game."
No charges for Baltimore Police officer in deadly shooting of knife-wielding woman during mental health call
CFA Counselors Committee Concerns About Mental Health Misinformation
The CFA Counselors Committee sent the following letter to the members of the CSU Board of Trustees last week: Dear Members of the CSU Board of
Understanding connection: Veteran homelessness and mental health
Mental Health Awareness Month highlights how homelessness and mental health challenges often overlap and why addressing both together is essential for recovery.
Singer Tayler Holder cancels tour amid mental health struggles: 'I've reached my limits'
Country star Tayler Holder will not be continuing with his tour.
Spotify Brings Nashville’s Songwriting Community Together for Mental Health Summit
Spotify recently welcomed songwriters, artists, executives, and music students to Nashville for a Mental Health & Songwriter Summit. The event was an extension of our ongoing Heart & Soul, Mental Health for Creators initiative, which offers tools, care, and space to reflect on the emotional side of creative life. The summit at Belmont University’s Fisher...
Mental health awareness: Domani builds support for children through art and atheltics
Domàni uses art and sports to support young people struggling with eating disorders
New Dems Host Discussion on How Congress Can Tackle the Nation’s Mental Health Crisis
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An Atlas of Mental Health
Mental health diagnoses can help, but human minds are more sophisticated than rigid categories. We may need better "maps," not just boxes, to understand mental health and illness.
Accounts in Transit: Rosen Group Picks Up Kustom Entertainment
Rosen Group to bolster media visibility of Kustom Entertainment, a live event production and ticketing technology company....LDPR lands AOR duties for Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences, a Caribbean resort set along the shores of Labrelotte Bay in St. Lucia....Vitamin, a Baltimore-based shop, picks up The Mood Center, a mental health practice specializing in neurotherapy treatments for depression and related conditions.
Wellcome and Nature launch $1m global mental health science prize
Prize to highlight work with the potential to change people’s lives, to have an impact on policy and strengthen practice globally
Opinion: How hobbies can boost mental health
'Mental health doesn’t only improve through major interventions. Increasingly, small, consistent habits are ... an important part of maintaining well-being'
World’s largest global prize for mental health science launches
A new scientific prize, the Wellcome Prize for Mental Health Science with Nature, will celebrate breakthrough interventions for depression, anxiety and psychosis.
AI chatbots and mental health: 4 ways Congress can boost safety
In letters to three key caucuses, the AMA urges lawmakers to establish guardrails that prioritize patient safety, clinical integrity and public trust.
Strengthening Colorado’s mental-health workforce
By Kyle Brown and Lindsay Gilchrist More than 1.2 million Coloradans live with a diagnosed mental health condition, and in 2023, one in five people seeking care were unable to get the treatment they needed. Overwhelmingly, insurance delays and inadequate provider networks are to blame. A recent study found credentialing for providers takes up to […]
Robot seal to help mental health patients in Kent and Medway
The robotic seal Sammy will be present at mental health patient appointments to reduce anxiety.
CEPHR: Advancing Patient Care Through Environmental Health Research
The Center for Environment, Place and Health Research connects clinicians with mapping tools and other real-world data resources to help guide medical insights.
Boys Town Nevada lights Las Vegas sign green for Mental Health Action Day
The “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign lit up green as Boys Town Nevada marked Mental Health Action Day and urged people who are struggling to seek help.Over
Sherman Oaks mental health center aims to help kids navigate childhood
Mental Health Crisis and Access Center marks over1 year, serving 1,000+
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Grand Traverse Mental Health Crisis and Access Center celebrated its one-year anniversary in January and has se
Miami-Dade commissioners discuss long-delayed mental health facility, but still not on agenda for a vote
More than two decades after voters approved funding for a mental health facility, Miami-Dade County leaders are still debating when — or how — it will finally open.
Meta Challenges New Mexico's $3.7 Billion Plan for Teen Mental Health in Social Media Trial
By Diana Novak Jones May 13 (Reuters) - A lawyer for Meta Platforms on Wednesday argued that New Mexico's $3.7 billion proposal to address teen mental health harms goes too far, saying it would force the company to pay for mental health care for all of the state's teenagers and not just those it ...
Country singer stepping away from the mic to focus on mental health
Rihanna home shooting case clouded by mental health concerns
A public defender representing Ivanna Ortiz, a 35-year-old Florida woman accused opening fire on Rihanna's West L.A. home with an assault rifle in March, said Wednesday that mental health concerns be an issue in her case as she faces charges of attempted murder and assault.
Kindness.org CEO discusses new mental health initiatives
Kindness.org co-founder and CEO Jaclyn Lindsey discusses new mental health initiatives
Mayor Bowser's budget proposes sweeping changes to mental health services in D.C. schools, raising concerns
Bowser wants to bring school behavioral health services under a city agency to reduce costs. But many fear the disruptions will hurt students and overwhelm teachers.
People turning to ChatGPT for mental health help
A growing number of people are turning to ChatGPT for help with their mental health.
The Barns at Blue Mountain joins 2026 Horses for Mental Health national campaign
For Allison Hughes, this isn’t just a barn It’s a place where she’s found confidence, connection, and healing.Alison bite 1 - being around these horses makes me
Mental Health Resources
As Utah Royals FC and Real Salt Lake honor Mental Health Awareness Month, the Club encourages all fans, staff, and players to remember that they are never alone. Reaching out for support is a sign of strength. Together with our partner Intermountain Health, here’s how we're working to support mental
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Dr. Katie Fetzer with The Wellness Studio talks through mental health in older adults.
Mayor Johnson announces citywide expansion of Chicago's CARE Program for mental health
Pollution may fuel depression, anxiety and other mental health problems, emerging research suggests
A growing body of research is showing how long-term exposure to air pollution may fuel depression, anxiety and other mental health problems, raising new concerns about the unseen toll of dirty air.
SUNY Chancellor Highlights Mental Health and Wellness
SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. spotlighted Mental Health Awareness Month by highlighting events on campus that promote mental health awareness.
Boston's best spots for a mental health break
Plus: 💩 Sewage in the Charles
NBA Star Kevin Love on Helping Kids Learn About Mental Health
NBA champion Kevin Love joins TODAY’s Carson Daly to talk about his nonprofit, the Kevin Love Fund, a free program for kids that provides tools to help them understand and overcome mental health struggles. Love explains how his curriculum can be implemented in schools, shares how Simone Biles thanked him for his work, and opens up about how his mission set the foundation for him as a father.
What Lil Nas X has to do with a debate over CA mental health law
Supporters of a California mental health law are pointing to singer Lil Nas X as an example of someone who benefited from treatment rather than incarceration.
Groundbreaking Documentary Shines a Light on Postpartum Depression and Perinatal Mental Health Disorders
UNC School of Medicine Executive Dean Samantha Meltzer-Brody, MD, MPH, an international expert in the study and treatment of women’s mood disorders, is among experts featured in a new two-hour film that showcases postpartum depression.
AI Chatbots For Mental Health – What Works, What Harms, and What’s Next
More than half of all Americans have used an AI chatbot like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, or Copilot, and one in three teenagers use one daily. AI chatbots, which
Californian criminal suspects can trade prison for psychiatric care. Is it working?
Californians accused of crimes can receive mental health treatment rather than prison time. Lawmakers are revamping the rules following reports of violent offenses.
Maine's mental health system is failing families and taxpayers
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. But for Maine families living alongside severe mental illness, awareness is not enough. We need action, accountability, and reform. I am a nurse and a professor. More importantly, I am a mother. Our adult son lives with schizoaffective disorder, causing paranoia, hallucinations, delusions, and profound instability. Compounding his illness […]
‘Mental health is not a death sentence’: Jacksonville community group demands new crisis response plan for JSO
Jacksonville Community Action Committee rallied at City Hall, urging a mental-health-led crisis response team. JSO says it’s aware and investigations continue. Recent bridge rescue and Walmart standoff highlight stakes.
We Keep the Warfighter’s Mind in the Fight: NMRTC Cherry Point Mental
The minds and mental health of Marines and Sailors serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point are just as important as their physical fitness and occupational skills.
Catholic Church slowly takes up mental health ministry to respond to growing needs
Phoenix Bishop John Dolan lost three siblings and an in-law to suicide and has spoken out about the church's need to accompany those suffering from mental illness and their families.
Gambling Addiction: Growing Mental Health Concern Fueled by Online Betting, Prediction Markets
As May’s National Mental Health Awareness Month shines a spotlight on emotional well-being, one issue is quietly gaining urgency: gambling addiction.
Colorado is short thousands of mental health workers. A nonprofit is working to close the gap.
Part of the problem starts before clinicians ever see a patient.
Colorado nonprofit works to help with state's mental health worker shortage
Decades after voter approval, Miami mental health center still not open
It has been more than 20 years since Miami-Dade County voters approved funding for a facility intended to help people living with mental illness. Yet today, the $51 million Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery remains unopened despite being fully constructed and ready for use.
Residential treatment beds in Michigan drop from 1,200 to 398, driving out-of-state care
MICHIGAN., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Michigan children are being sent out of Michigan in order to get the mental health care they need.It's not a new trend. Michigan simpl
Digital therapy may outperform referrals to campus mental health clinics among college students, according to new research
College students with anxiety, depression and eating disorders benefit from therapy offered via a digital app.
Navigating Leave Laws, the ADA, and Mental Health in the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know (Video Chat)
May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a timely reminder for employers to take a fresh, thoughtful look at how workplace policies and practices support
People in WA prisons get access to 988 mental health crisis hotline
Hotline counselors are trained to contact prisons and get immediate support for incarcerated callers who are at an imminent risk of hurting themselves.
Study finds digital therapy app improves student mental health
WashU researchers led a population-based study of thousands of college students showing that a phone app with text coaching increased access to care and eased symptoms of depression, anxiety and eating disorders.
Former Astros reveal why players avoided talking about mental health
A tragic death exposed a hidden MLB culture where players feared talking about health and personal struggles.
AI chatbots struggle with subtle mental health cues
AI models miss the cues clinicians catch, a new benchmark finds.
Together for a Better Tomorrow: Local program tackling mental health
When emotional distress hits, too many people feel they have only one place to turn: the Emergency Department.
Integrating Mental Health Into Medical Care
The question is no longer whether mental health belongs in health care settings. It is whether health care systems can function effectively without it.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Local experts dive into big topics
All month long on WRAL News at 9 a.m., local experts will dive into how mental health impacts our lives. Here's what we've learned so far.
After-School Sports An Overall Boon To Children And Teens, Study Shows
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, May 12, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Children benefit in both body and mind when they participate in after-school sports, a new study says. Kids in after-school sports show measurable advantages in brainpower, mental health and physical fitness, researchers ...