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A new frontier in mental health promise, risk and responsibility
Despite billions spent and countless programs launched, rates of suicide and treatment-resistant PTSD remain stubbornly high among those who have served.
Ibogaine is drawing new interest from the Trump administration. Here’s what to know about the psychedelic
Psychedelic drugs, once pushed to the fringes of medicine, are gaining serious attention within the Trump administration as potential treatment options for people with certain mental health conditions. And they could soon be closer to receiving approval from the US Food and Drug Administration.
When Summer Screen Time Poses a Mental Health Risk for Teens
Beyond headlines and courtrooms, many families are seeking an answer to a more immediate question: How do we know when social media use is affecting a teenager’s mental health?
UNE launches new Institute of Public and Planetary Health in honor of David Evans Shaw
Rooted in science and inspired by UNE’s mission to improve the health of people, communities, and the natural world, the David Evans Shaw Institute of Public and Planetary Health brings together expertise UNE's broad expertise to address complex, interconnected challenges, from coastal resilience and climate change to aging populations and mental health.
Destigmatizing mental health for medical students
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated high rates of depression and anxiety in medical students. Medical schools are expanding mental health services to help.
CARE Court should refocus on mentally ill homeless people, the hardest to help
California's mental health initiatives sometimes bypass individuals with schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders, often the most expensive to treat.
Bullying, Politics Harm Mental Health Of Gender-Diverse Teens
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Gender-diverse teenagers who are bullied are more likely to suffer escalating psychological distress than other teens, particularly if they live in a state with repressive gender identity laws, a new study says. These ...
Indigenous health can’t be separated from environmental health, leaders tell UN
At Permanent Forum, leaders connect climate change, mining, and deforestation to mounting health crisis and demand coordinated approach to land rights.
Op-Ed: Veterans' mental health is suffering. We're turning it around
For those in corrections system, support services must begin before release and embrace every need on reentry
Mental health support center at risk of closing after losing funding
No. 21 on the list of Tampa Bay’s Most Powerful Politicians: Kathleen Peters
Peters has established herself as a warrior for mental health and a consistent champion for lowering property taxes.
4 things to know about SF’s most dangerous mental health facility
A Standard investigation found that chaos and violence inside the Crestwood Healing Center are traumatizing and abusing patients, with nowhere else to go.
Partnership offers one-stop site for mental health, recovery services in Manchester
Manchester officials on Tuesday announced a partnership with the Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester (MHCGM) to enhance the city's response to homelessness, substance use disorder and mental health issues.
Behavioral health data exchange challenges impede interoperability, says ONC
Technical barriers, workforce limitation, privacy concerns and cost may all contribute to lower rates of electronic exchange of health information by mental health and substance abuse treatment facilities, a new analysis shows.
How can collaborative care help cancer patients?
Psychiatrist Dr. Kyle Lavin explains the treatment benefits when oncologists team up with mental health care professionals.
Justin Willis joins Valley students advocating for mental health at Sacramento rally
Local mental health advocates including students from the Valley, will travel to Sacramento on Tuesday to attend the annual National Alliance on Mental Illness
Pope’s psychiatric hospital visit a ‘huge’ message on mental health
New Program Explores the Intersection of Spirituality and Mental Health
The new YSM program, in collaboration with Yale Divinity School, is fostering spiritually informed conversations within psychiatry.
What Is Borderline Personality Disorder?
Volatile relationships, reckless impulsivity and an unstable identity are hallmarks of this misunderstood mental health condition.
Mental health by the numbers in Nebraska
A deeper look tonight as First Alert 6 continues to dig deeper into the state of mental health care in Nebraska and possible solutions, ever since last week’s two instances involving law enforcement.
New details about Louisiana gunman’s mental health
Shamar Elkins shot and killed eight young children, most of them his own on Sunday. His family says the 31-year-old recently sought mental health treatment through Veterans Affairs. NBC News’ Ryan Chandler reports from Shreveport.
NC hospital uses music for mental health therapy, support: 'It's peaceful'
Many patients in the program are being treated for stress, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder.
Tanner Horner capital murder case delves into mental health, expert testimony
Axios Live: AI could support child mental health — with the right guardrails
AI tools like chatbots and agents could expand access to mental health support for children
Daughter of slain business owner to address Watertown City Council on gun violence
Five years after her mother was killed in a workplace shooting, Kennedy Quigg will address the Watertown City Council on Monday about violence prevention and mental health services.
President Trump’s Landmark Order Advances Breakthrough Mental Health Treatments — Delivering New Hope to Veterans
This weekend, President Donald J. Trump signed a groundbreaking Executive Order accelerating research and improving access to psychedelic drugs as
The Shreveport Mass Killing Isn’t Just About “Mental Health”
When a man shoots his wife and children, the term you are looking for is patriarchy.
Louisiana gunman had sought mental health treatment, relatives say
The man who killed eight children and wounded two women in Louisiana had sought mental health care from Veterans Affairs.
New study finds young adults are struggling significantly more with their mental health than past ge
Trump Backs Psychedelic Research
By HealthDay Staff HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, April 20, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Psychedelic drugs could soon play a larger role in mental health care. Over the weekend, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at boosting federal research into substances like psilocybin, LSD and MDMA
A game of split-second decisions: Putting health and human performance to the test
When athletes step onto the field, reacting a fraction of a second too late can be the difference between making a play and sustaining an injury. At the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, faculty in the Department of Health and Human Performance (HHP) are studying what drives those split-second decisions and how sleep, mental health and cognitive processing affect performance and injury risk.
Carlton player Elijah Hollands admitted to hospital after ‘mental health episode’
Statement released in wake of concerning performance and club asks for ‘privacy of family to be respected’
Therapist unpacks social media’s impact on teen mental health, friendships
Child and adolescent family therapist Darby Fox discusses new research on how teens perceive social media. Many credit Snapchat with helping friendships, but most report online harassment and bullying.
How a Kentucky county uses flowers to fight stigma around mental health
The nonprofit promotes mental health through Hope Gardens, which encourage communities to come together and plant and care for a garden of yellow tulips.
For some in Brevard, healing begins with simply being heard
A Health First grant is helping expand free peer mental health support through Brevard's To Write Love on Her Arms
Scotland's papers: Starmer 'fights for his future' and child mental health crisis
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.
Child Caregivers Face Mental Health Crisis Amidst Medicaid Cuts
Over 5.4 million child caregivers in the U.S. face rising rates of anxiety and depression as proposed Medicaid cuts threaten in-home support.
San Francisco’s mental health board, drug policy under scrutiny this week; Pyramid to get landmark status
This week, the highlights at City Hall include the likely reorganization of a commission overseeing mental health policy, support for drug-free supportive housing, and the possible landmarking of the city’s most visually distinctive building after over 50 years on the skyline. On Monday, the Rules Committee will have a full docket ranging from an ordinance […]
Indonesia advances One Health and pandemic preparedness through CARE-I
CARE-I is financed by the Pandemic Fund, a global financing mechanism established in 2022 to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness and response, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The programme focuses on advancing the One Health approach by strengthening collaboration across human, animal and environmental health sectors at both national and subnational levels. It will be implemented for three years from 2026 to 2028.
Nac Safe Place brings mental health conversation to Nacogdoches brewery
In 2023, nearly 5,000 Texans died by suicide, according to the CDC. One Nacogdoches organization is working to change that - one conversation at a time.
Nac Safe Place brings mental health conversation to Nacogdoches brewery
In 2023, nearly 5,000 Texans died by suicide, according to the CDC. One Nacogdoches organization is working to change that - one conversation at a time.
Experts reveal why 'nonnamaxxing' trend may improve mental, physical health
'Nonnamaxxing' is a growing trend inspired by Italian grandmothers that promotes cooking from scratch, taking daily walks and reducing screen time. Experts say it can boost mental health.
How to spot and help someone in a mental health crisis
Experts wish more people spotted the signs earlier: feeling overwhelmed, not feeling “like yourself,” shifts in sleep, behavior and mood.
Trump signs order to expand access to psychedelic treatments for mental health conditions
US president directs funding, FDA fast-track for psychedelic therapies in mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety | Anadolu
Community faith leaders demand Miami mental health center to finally open
How was Elijah Hollands allowed to keep playing during a ‘mental health episode’?
Leadership, on and off the field, was lacking at the MCG and any investigation must ascertain whether Carlton fulfilled its duty of care
Deputies shoot woman in metro Atlanta county while responding to mental health disturbance
The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office said a woman was shot while deputies responded to a mental health disturbance on Saturday.
Opinion: For its mental health ecosystem, UCLA needs a more imperative culture
Editor’s note: This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the United States is available by calling or texting 988.
We must focus more on the mental health needs of our older adults
The Kansas City practice where this counselor works has seen a 27% increase in services provided to adults over 65 in the past year. | Opinion
For U.S. medical researchers, shrinking labs and bare budgets are the new reality
The Trump administration has slashed the number of grants from the National Institutes of Health, with far fewer focused on women, cancer and mental health.
For U.S. medical researchers, shrinking labs and bare budgets are the new reality
The Trump administration has slashed the number of grants from the National Institutes of Health, with far fewer focused on women, cancer and mental health.
Opinion/Guest column: Protecting mental health care for youth a must
A state-funded program deserves credit for reducing the number of youth waiting in the emergency department for mental health care services.
Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds holds 3rd annual Youth Mental Health Fair
Teens were invited to the 3rd annual Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds mental health fair Saturday afternoon to learn how to cope with stress.
Guided Spring Wellness Walk at Henderson park promotes youth mental health
A guided Spring Wellness Walk brought area youth to Henderson’s Terrazza Park on Saturday, April 18, for an event aimed at supporting mental health through time
Stay Alive, Stay Mvskoke: Mental Health Awareness 5K & 1-Mile Fun
The MCN Department of Health will host the Stay Alive, Stay Mvskoke: Mental Health Awareness 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, April 25 in Okmulgee.
Trump signs order fast tracking review of psychedelics for mental health disorders
President endorses psilocybin and ibogaine: "Can I have some, please?"
Savannah named among Top 12 U.S. cities to watch on environmental health
Savannah has been named one of 12 cities to watch on environmental health through a national initiative recognizing work on extreme heat, air quality and infrastructure.
Trump accelerates research on psychedelic treatments and asks, ‘Can I have some?’
President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an executive order aimed at encouraging expanded research into ibogaine and other psychedelic drugs, part of a broader push to explore emerging mental health treatments.
More Cities Sending Mental Health Workers Instead of Police to 911 Calls
More than 40 of the largest U.S. cities have launched some alternative response, but questions remain about how to pay for it.
Trump signs order to speed up review of psychedelic drugs for mental health treatment
The order eases restrictions on psychedelic drugs like ibogaine to spur research on using the them for medical purposes.
Behavioral Health Urgent Care Set to Open in Robeson County
The facility in Lumberton will be open 24 hours a day to help patients who are experiencing a mental health or substance misuse crisis.
Trump Signs Order To Accelerate Legal Access To Psychedelics For Patients With Mental Health Conditions
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at expanding and expediting research on the potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelics, a move aimed at making substances such as psilocybin, ibogaine, LSD and MDMA more readily available to patients in clinical settings. The move will “dramatically accelerate access to new medical research and treatments based […]
What WA doctors think about how ‘The Pitt’ portrays mental health
As the doctors, medical students and nurses on “The Pitt” made their way through the TV show’s second season, mental health has been impossible to ignore.
What WA doctors think about how ‘The Pitt’ portrays mental health
As the doctors, medical students and nurses on “The Pitt” made their way through the TV show’s second season, mental health has been impossible to ignore.
INTEGRIS Health plans clinic closures across Oklahoma citing $130M funding loss
Health system says patients will receive at least 30 days' notice as dermatology, pediatric and mental health services face shutdowns.
Trump Expected to Loosen Restrictions on Psychedelic Drugs
An executive order is intended to accelerate research into the compounds’ efficacy in treating PTSD, depression and other mental health problems.
RFK Jr clashes with Dem lawmaker over Trump’s mental fitness in heated exchange
RFK Jr. defended Trump's mental health during a tense congressional hearing, rejecting calls for a fitness assessment or invoking the 25th Amendment.
WA police lag on required deescalation, mental health training
Washington law enforcement officers are way behind completing training required under a marquee police accountability law.
Mental health worker attacked at Tewksbury State Hospital
Increasing Health Access & Services at the Capitol – Women's Foundation of Minnesota
Closing gaps in coverage for sexual, reproductive, and mental health is a necessary part of valuing women’s healthy and whole lives.
Council demands more transparency from Mayor Mamdani on mental health response program
The City Council on Thursday passed legislation that requires the mayor’s office to submit regular reports tracking the performance of B-HEARD.
\'It\'s personal to me\': Bill requiring mental health awareness training for coaches passes in state House
A bill requiring mental health awareness training for school athletics staff is headed to the Pennsylvania Senate after passing in the state House on Wednesday.
More good days start here: Mental Health Month at Boise State
Boise State recognizes Mental Health Month during the month of May. This year, the university...
Divorce judge was concerned about Justin Fairfax’s recent mental health, 2022 gun incident, court documents show
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax purchased a handgun in 2022, and had it with him during “some kind of adverse psychological event” that year.
How Islamophobic rhetoric leaves an impact on the mental health of Muslim Americans
Negative portrayals of Muslims shape public attitudes and lead to increased discrimination, often resulting in hate crimes and psychological harm.
Michael Phelps Reflects on Impact of His Mental Health Advocacy
Michael Phelps sits down with NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas for a new series called Great Americans to mark 250 years of the United States. Phelps talks about his life after the Olympics and reflects on the impact that openly discussing his mental health struggles has had on others and why he says that's "better than winning an Olympic gold medal."
Federal labor official schedules union elections at West Allis, Madison mental health clinics
A National Labor Relations Board official rejected Rogers' argument that all its clinics should vote on union representation.
Carlton and AFL throw support behind Elijah Hollands after ‘mental health episode’
Blues player displayed erratic behaviour in game against Magpies while coach Michael Voss said the 23-year-old was left ‘shattered’ by his performance
Hotline for Pennsylvania farmers sees major drop in calls, texts amid mental health crisis
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative and public-service...
Diabetes patients call for more tailored mental health support
People with diabetes are twice as likely to have depression, a charity backing tailored support says.
Sen. King calls for expanded mental health services for incarcerated veterans
Maine Senator Angus King is trying to expand mental health services for incarcerated veterans.
Climate Knowledge Linked to Student Stress
A new study from Quinnipiac University finds that greater awareness of climate change affects students’ mental health—but also drives them to rethink habits and career paths.
San Jose State deaths raise mental health concerns
San Jose State University has seen two deaths by suicide within a month this year. The tragedies have opened a window into a paradox facing Silicon Valley cities and institutions: addressing public locations that result in self-harm without sparking a "contagion."
Survey Shows Widespread Use of Apps and Chatbots for Mental Health Support
A survey by the Bipartisan Policy Center highlights growing use of digital and AI-powered tools for mental health, with strong adoption among younger adults and key access gaps in rural communities.
Former Eagles CB Jaire Alexander opens up about battle with mental health
Alexander provides insight into the mental struggles he faced during the 2025 season.
Data highlights gaps in finding in-network mental health coverage
Americans across 43 states enrolled in health plans from the nation’s four largest commercial health insurers face potential disparities in finding in-network coverage for mental health care and substance use disorder treatment relative to physical health care, according to the Mental Health Parity Index released by the Kennedy Forum.
Healthcare Briefs: Medical City Frisco and Plano Unveil Mobile ECPR Program
MedCAD receives FDA clearance for AccuStride system for lower extremity surgeries and Parkland Health expands RIGHT Care Program with pilot program for youth mental health.
Lainey Wilson on Managing Mental Health After a Days-Long Panic Attack and Why She Once Had 3 Therapists (Exclusive)
Lainey Wilson opens up about her mental health journey and the importance of speaking up in this week's PEOPLE cover story. She also shares why she had three therapists at one point and the time she experienced a days-long panic attack.
One in Four Use AI for Health Information
One in four US adults report using artificial intelligence tools or chatbots for physical or mental health information.
State Policies Can Help Address the Mental Health Care Workforce Shortages
Hospitals and health systems are a critical point of intervention for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors. In just five years, the share of emergency department visits because of suicide attempts or intentional self-harm more than tripled—climbing from 0.6% in 2015 to over 2% in 2020.
The mental health parity gap is gaping
RFK Jr.'s testimony to Congress, broader access to peptides, and more health news from Morning Rounds
Browning High School Students to Showcase Mental Health App at National Science Fair
Throughout the school year, Aiyahna Green, Sophia Guerrero-Gobert and Kalani SunRhodes met during their lunch periods, hunching over their phones. The three Browning High School seniors were building an app that could help provide mental health resources for teenagers. The girls represent the Browning High School chapter of Code Girls United, a nonprofit that since […]
Police officer injured in Rochester mental health detention
A 24-year-old man will be charged with second degree assault after a police officer was injured trying to detain him on Wednesday evening.
Voice-first chatbots will exacerbate AI’s mental health threat
The debate about AI and mental health has so far focused on content. But the way the content is delivered matters, too.
NC lawmakers recommend reforms to mental health system, but funding questions loom
House committee calls for jail telehealth evaluations, expanded data collection and other reforms.
Meghan Markle Says She Was Once the 'Most Trolled Person in the Entire World'
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry visited a youth mental health group during the third day of their trip to Australia. During a discussion with young people, Meghan said she was once 'the most trolled person in the entire world' and she has been 'bullied and attacked' every day for 10 years on social media.
Indigenous Leadership for Health: Virtual Preparatory Webinar to UNPFII 2026
English - French - Portuguese - Spanish - Russian Indigenous Peoples have the right to the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health. WHO invites you to join Indigenous Leadership for Health, a virtual preparatory webinar to the 25th Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII 2026), to be held on Thursday, 16 April 2026, from 13:30 to 16:00 CEST, via Zoom. Interpretation will be available in English, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.This event brings together Indigenous leaders working on health to help shape the forthcoming WHO Global Plan of Action on the Health of Indigenous Peoples (GPoA). It is co-organized by WHO, the Government of Brazil, the Government of the Philippines, and the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health.The webinar will be divided into two parts, each with a corresponding objective:Part I – Contents of the draft Global Plan of Action. Part I's objective is to provide an update on the process for development of the Global Plan of Action on the Health of Indigenous Peoples, to share important lessons learnt from previous work and inputs received thus far, and to invite participants to send written inputs to the Plan. The linkages to the health topics to be discussed at the forthcoming UNPFII will also be highlighted.Part II – Panel on Indigenous Leadership for Health. Part II's objective is to highlight Indigenous leadership, knowledge systems, and community-driven approaches that contribute to improving the health and well-being of Indigenous Peoples, through the sharing of select country and regional examples.Registration is free and open to all. Register hereWe encourage all Indigenous organizations, communities, partners, and individuals to join us and contribute to this important global process.