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Contributor: Gaza remains a crisis of children's mental health
As a psychologist in the occupied West Bank, I thought I understood trauma. Then came the call from a dying 5-year-old trapped in Gaza.
NY youth mental health settlement: Governor’s budget fails to fund
A class-action lawsuit forced the state to overhaul youth behavioral health services. But the governor’s proposed budget includes no new investment.
PAID POST: Gov. Lamont Promised Mental Health Parity Enforcement. Here’s Why It’s Time to Deliver.
Connecticut passed landmark mental health parity legislation with bipartisan support. Now, as other states levy millions in fines, the question is whether Connecticut will enforce its laws.
More Kent farmers seeking help for mental health
Figures show that wellbeing in the farming industry has fallen to its lowest level in four years.
North Carolina public schools awarded more than $11M for mental health services
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) has been awarded more than $11 million in federal funding to strengthen school-based mental health.
Santa Cruz County braces for state mental health funding shift
Mental health services could see financial cuts and restrictions in the coming year due to Proposition 1. Mental health liaisons from the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office. (Sheriff's Office — Contributed) WATSONVILLE >> Santa Cruz County is expected to get about $1.4 million less in state money for mental health
Kiss-and-cry: Is figure skating's voyeuristic staple worth the mental health toll on its athletes
The kiss-and-cry area has long been a staple of figure skating, providing fans with an unvarnished look at skaters as they learn their scores
Kiss-and-cry: Is figure skating's voyeuristic staple worth the mental health toll on its athletes
The kiss-and-cry area has long been a staple of figure skating, providing fans with an unvarnished look at skaters as they learn their scores.
New Shropshire children's mental health service to launch
More joined up care and earlier help are being promised by NHS staff for the Shropshire scheme.
Colorado state senator who helped destigmatize mental health care takes on new job combating antisemitism
Kaukauna HS, NAMI Fox Valley partner to host mental health awareness basketball game
The first of its kind in the state - with Kaukauna hosting a go lime green mental health awareness basketball game. It partnered with NAMI Fox Valley.
Ossoff probe finds lack of access to mental health care is pushing children into jail
Children in need of mental health care are being locked up in detention facilities across the country, even when they have not been charged with a crime, according to a new report from Georgia U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff's office.
Mental illness, mental health, and mental well-being
npj Mental Health Research - Mental illness, mental health, and mental well-being
Open CT House seat, Eversource’s doubled earnings: CT politics news
Plus: An evictions bill, 'Healthcare Cabinet' recommendations, questions about mental health staff at correctional facilities and more.
Horizon Health Services celebrates expansion
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Additional help is on the way to address the mental health needs of children and new mothers in Buffalo. Horizon Health Services unveiled the expansion of its Hertel-El…
Queens man shot by NYPD during mental health crisis indicted on assault charge
A 22-year-old Queens man who was shot multiple times by police during what authorities described as a mental health crisis has been indicted on attempted
Evan Dando Hospitalized for Mental Health Treatment
The Lemonheads' Evan Dando has entered a hospital to receive help for mental health issues after a fan accused him of sending sexually explicit vids.
Evan Dando Hospitalized for Mental Health Issues After Fan Accuses Him of Sending Unwanted Sexual Videos
The Lemonheads' Evan Dando has been hospitalized for mental health issues after an accusation that he sent unwanted sexual videos to a fan.
Lottery grant for Northampton mental health service
KidsAid is awarded a lottery grant to provide mental health services to schools.
Mental health patients join Rio carnival street party to break stigma and promote inclusion
Patients of a mental health institution joined revellers on the streets of Rio de Janeiro on Thursday for the annual 'Suburban Madness' pre-carnival parade, which promotes mental health inclusion and challenges stigma.
Mental health patients join Rio carnival street party to break stigma and promote inclusion
Report finds children with mental health diagnoses often incarcerated instead of getting treatment
Dozens of juvenile detention centers in 25 states reported holding children weeks or months as they awaited space at long-term psychiatric treatment facilities, according to a new survey.
Kelsey Peaslee joins the Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic to practice behavioral health
She has eight years of experience caring for patients with mental health needs and has worked for Essentia since March 2025 as a registered nurse in outpatient behavioral health. Peaslee is looking forward to this new role.
Tumbler Ridge shooting suspect had police visits over mental health struggles
Police say the suspect's firearms licence expired two years ago, and exactly who owned the guns used in the attack is unclear.
Children's Hospital Colorado Radiothon with 105.9 raises money for research, mental health programs
Judge orders mental health treatment for Metro Airport crash driver
It's unclear if the man will receive his treatment in a hospital or on an out-patient basis.
Guns and mental health struggles. What the apparent online footprint of the Canada school shooter tells us
The suspect in Canada’s Tumbler Ridge mass shooting posted about guns and hunting on her YouTube channel and appeared to have written about her struggles with mental health online, according to social media posts.
Mental Health Risk Doubled For Women Who Quit Antidepressants During Pregnancy
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Feb. 12, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Women who stop taking prescribed antidepressants during pregnancy are playing games with their mental health, a new study says. Pregnant women who quit their antidepressants are nearly twice as likely to experience a ...
Social media and mental health trial witness shares their story
Are Antidepressants Safe During Pregnancy?
Confusion about the safety of taking the drugs during pregnancy has led to mental health emergencies for some expectant mothers, experts say.
Americans turning to AI chatbots for mental health advice, report says
Suspect in Canada school shooting is identified as 18-year-old who had prior mental health calls
Authorities shared Jesse Van Rootselaar's name at a news conference Wednesday, a day after six people were killed at a school in remote British Columbia and two others were killed at a nearby home in one of the country’s deadliest mass shootings.
Board of Supervisors awards $12.4 million in Measure O and state funds for mental health and homeless services
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday awarded $12.4 million to support mental health and homelessness services across the county, the latest in a series of investments funded by Measure O, the quarter-cent sales tax approved by voters in 2020.
Wellgistics Health to Add Telehealth & Mental Health AI Capabilities via Tollo Health Partnership Expansion
Tollo Health recently formed subsidiary TolloCare, LLC ('TolloCare') initially targeted to provide telehealth services
Spain’s Sánchez Says Musk Is Damaging Mental Health of Teens
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez accused Elon Musk of breaking local law and harming the mental health of teenagers in the latest escalation of a public spat between the two.
Celinda Gonzales, Mental Health Advocate for Yurok Tribe, Identified Among Deceased in Last Week's Murder-Suic
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AI therapy is booming — Seattle is helping set the guardrails
Companies would need to show evidence that their tools actually improve mental health outcomes.
WA considers requiring AI companies to add mental health safeguards
Chatbot operators would have to create protocols for detecting self-harm and suicidal ideation and provide referral information for crisis services.
Mental health advocate for California tribes dies in murder-suicide
Celinda Gonzales of the Yurok Tribe worked to prevent suicides among Native Americans after experiencing loss in her family. She "was a friend to many”.
Instagram's leader to testify in court on app design, youth mental health
Instagram's leader is set to face questions in court for the first time on Wednesday about whether the Meta-owned app's design is fueling a youth mental health crisis.
‘It’s mom’: Her plea stopped the attack. Now she fights for mental health care, not prison
Bleeding from multiple stab wounds, a Massachusetts mother looked up at her son lost in psychosis. Her simple plea pulled him back — and now she’s fighting the legal system to keep from losing him again.
Charlotte light rail stabbing could lead to changes in NC mental health law
NC lawmakers are prepping legislation that will address the revolving door between mental health and criminal justice systems.
The Real Truth About The Upsides And Downsides Of Generative AI As A Mental Health Advisor
Most discussions about AI that's used for mental health is tilted to one side or the other, either its good or its bad. The full story is a tradeoff. An AI Insider scoop.
Mental health petition denied in San Jose daycare drowning case as trial approaches
More than two years after the tragic drowning deaths of two toddlers at a San Jose home daycare, the criminal case against the daycare’s owners, Nina Fathizadeh and Shahin Gheblehshenas, continues to move forward after repeated delays. This week, a judge denied a mental health diversion petition by one of the defendants to avoid prison time, setting the stage for a jury trial scheduled to begin next week.
‘Consistency and balance’: Nutrition, food science students share why nutrition is key to mental health
When people think of nutrition, their first thought may not always be its relationship with emotional well-being. Mental health is often left out of the food equation because it is not as visible or easily measured as physical health, according to the Food Science Club’s president, Emma Whitney, a senior majoring in food science. “Nutrition...
Kaiser reaches $30 million settlement with US Labor Dept over mental health care practices
The U.S. Department of Labor on Tuesday said it has settled with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan to resolve multiple investigations into the company's practices on mental health and substance use disorder services.
King County 911 center falls short on mental health referrals, report says
The challenges in making referrals to specialized mental health teams exemplify the complexities of a system that can easily get bogged down by bureaucracy.
Delaware Behavioral Health Consortium to Create a Comprehensive State of the State of Perinatal Health Report - State of Delaware News
DOVER — With Delaware listed among states with the lowest graded maternal mental health system in the nation, state leaders took a crucial step to further address this crisis passing House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 82 — charging the Delaware Behavioral Health Consortium (BHC) to map out the First State’s perinatal mental healthcare system. Sponsored by […]
Budget cut fallout: After Idaho cut a critical Medicaid mental health service, two patients died
Idaho Medicaid contractor Magellan cut the service in December, after Gov. Brad Little ordered state agencies to cut spending.
Students become lifeline for peers facing suspensions, mental health struggles
Antioch High School is home to one of the state's most extensive peer-to-peer support programs.
Giant bear encourages children to talk about mental health
Darlington postal worker Nikki Gaynor says she wants children to know "it's okay not to be okay".
Super Bowl watch party raises money for mental health in Greater Cincinnati
A football watch party held at Great American Ball Park's Champions Club turned into a fundraiser for mental health resources Sunday night.
SIUH receives $10.5M in state funds to improve mental health care access
The funding will help prevent crises, emergency department visits and disruptions in care, the hospital has announced.
‘This is in jeopardy’: Whatcom County schools’ mental health funds are drying up
School districts across Washington have been sounding the alarm for years that state funding isn’t adequately covering public education.
Mental Health First Aid training offered March 6
The WVU community is invited to attend a Mental Health First Aid training hosted by WELLWVU and the West Virginia Collegiate Initiative to Advance Healthy Campus Communities from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 6 on Zoom.
Idaho mental health court program that turns lives around faces uncertain future due to budget cuts
Idaho mental health court faces an uncertain future due to state budget cuts and the elimination of peer-support services.
This program brought free mental health services to Massachusetts schools. Now funding is running out.
Nonprofit grants funding brought free mental health services to 23 public schools across the state.
CMPD said officers followed policy before light rail stabbing. They didn’t.
Charlotte police were supposed to get DeCarlos Brown Jr. mental health help eight months before Iryna Zarutska’s death, CMPD policies say.
Neuro-Symbolic AI Steps Up To Produce Robust Mental Health Treatment Plans
AI can be used to produce mental health treatment plans. That's already happening. The next era is using neuro-symbolic AI. I lay out the future. An AI Insider scoop.
Herefordshire farmer to walk 142 miles for mental health support
Sam Stables says he wants to make people aware of what farmers are going through.
'There's a lot of farmers battling on through mental health issues'
A Somerset farmer is leading calls for agricultural workers to prioritise their mental health.
Firefighters help break down mental health stigma
Two local firefighters become co-hosts of a new podcast aimed at supporting those in the emergency services.
New Zealand mosque shooter tells court mental health forced him to plead guilty
A white supremacist who killed 51 Muslim worshippers at two mosques in New Zealand seven years ago said on Monday that he was irrational when he pleaded guilty, local media reported, as he sought to overturn his conviction in a New Zealand court.
FDLE investigating after Miami deputy shoots, kills woman during mental health call
MIAMI, Fla. (CBS12) — A Miami family is demanding answers after a deputy fatally shot a mother in a mental health crisis on Saturday while her 12-year-old daugh
Maryland mental health advocates push state leaders to save their funding
Man with Mental Health Condition Missing from Valinda is Located
A 63-year-old man with a mental health condition who went missing from Valinda has been located, authorities said Sunday. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department did not release where or when Walter Joaquin Posada was located. Posada had last been seen at about 4:30 p.m. Friday in the 1100 block of Indian Summer Avenue, according […]
Mental Health Collaborative Event To Take Place At Sheridan College
Sheridan Memorial Hospital in partnership with the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation will host “Building a Mental Health Collaborative” on Wednesday, February 11th, at Sheridan College. The event aims to foster partnerships and collaboration among individuals, nonprofits and businesses that work in mental health in Sheridan and Johnson counties. While the half-day event includes panel discussions […]
Bill to improve metal health treatment at juvenile detention centers introduce to Kentucky Senate
Kentucky lawmakers are looking for ways to improve mental health treatment for kids in juvenile detention.
FDLE Investigating after Miami deputy shoots, kills woman during mental health call
A Miami family is demanding answers after a deputy fatally shot a mother in a mental health crisis on Saturday while her 12-year-old daughter was present.
Social media companies are being sued for harming their users’ mental health – but are the platforms addictive?
Experts say the term ‘addiction’ is be overused and, for social media use, could be difficult to prove
Office buzz: UK employers turn to beehives to boost workplace wellbeing
Providers report rise in demand as companies seek mental health benefits and increased sense of community
What Happens When You Take Magnesium and Vitamin D Together?
Magnesium and vitamin D help with bone health, mental health, and cardiovascular health. It's usually safe to take magnesium and vitamin D together.
Hundreds of Missouri inmates need court-ordered mental health services. The waitlist is growing
Missouri Mental Health Director Valerie Huhn told state lawmakers that the department and courts need options to get defendants treatment in their communities.
Virginians urged to take care of mental health during winter weather
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is urging Virginians to take care of themselves and loved ones during winter weather.
I'm Kim Kardashian's trainer. Here's why strength matters.
Kim Kardashian's trainer explains how strength training transformed her mental health, career, and approach to fitness after immigration.
Immigration enforcement increases mental health need in MN
Immigration enforcement increases mental health need in MN
Port Talbot woman's journey from psychosis to mental health nurse
Ayla was sectioned and missed years of school - now she's a graduate on a mission to help.
Experts Warn: The Dangerous Blur Between Science and Wellness in Mental Health Bestsellers
A marketplace where labels blur In many bookstores, titles rooted in clinical science sit inches from glossy self-help guides promising instant serenity. That proximity can make rigorous research look interchangeable with lifestyle advice, especially when everything shares the same bright displays. Readers encounter a single aisle labeled “psychology,” even when the content ranges from peer-reviewed evidence to spiritual rituals. The result is a subtle but pervasive blur, turning a complex health landscape into a grab-bag of mixed claims. Why the shelves can mislead Retail categories are built for convenience, not for methodological clarity or clinical accuracy. When “development personal” or “wellness” becomes the default bin, evidence-based psychology competes with coaching manifestos and mystical manuals. The visual language of covers—calming color palettes, confident subtitles, glowing endorsements—flattens the distinction between randomized trials and anecdotal wisdom. In that aesthetic harmony, a guide on cognitive behavioral therapy may appear no more “serious” than a book on moon manifestation. The stakes for readers and patients Confusion carries real risks, including delayed care when people self-treat serious symptoms with untested routines. Vulnerable readers—facing depression, trauma, or anxiety—may be swayed by charismatic voices over careful data. Some messages frame recovery as pure willpower, which can amplify shame when symptoms persist despite effort. Others overpromise universal solutions, ignoring cultural context, diagnostic nuance, and comorbidity. “Shelving is not neutral; it shapes beliefs, expectations, and choices.” What professionals and retailers are asking Clinicians and public-health experts argue for clear, readable signage that separates science-based mental health from broader wellness. Books by licensed psychiatrists or psychologists that cite peer-reviewed studies could be grouped under “Evidence-Based Mental Health.” Adjacent space might host reflective memoirs, coaching workbooks, or contemplative philosophy—valuable in their way, but clearly labeled as non-clinical guidance. Booksellers emphasize their dual role as cultural curators and commercial actors, noting they respond to demand while striving for quality standards. How clarity could look and feel The goal is not to police ideas, but to help readers navigate with confidence. Transparent categorization respects reader autonomy while lifting the signal of credible practice. Clear tags—such as “scientific references,” “clinical overview,” or “personal narrative”—can work like map legends, turning a maze into a route. And when a book blends modes, hybrid labels can acknowledge both insight and limitation. A practical checklist for choosing wisely Check the author’s credentials: clinical license, academic affiliation, or relevant training. Scan the references: citations to peer-reviewed journals or reputable guidelines. Look for scope limits: clear statements about who the book is and isn’t for, and when to seek care. Seek methods, not miracles: approaches tested across diverse groups, with measurable outcomes. Watch the language: be wary of absolute claims, stigmatizing tones, or one-size-fits-all promises. Cross-verify with trusted bodies: national psychology associations or public-health agencies. The publisher’s responsibility Publishers can raise the bar by standardizing disclosure on methods, sample sizes, and limitations. Editorial policies could require conflict-of-interest statements, transparent citations, and plain-language summaries of evidence. Marketing should avoid medicalized framing for books that lack clinical validation, even when sales incentives press for bold claims. When a manuscript mixes reflection with research, honest jacket copy can prevent false equivalence. Coexisting without confusion Wellness writing can offer genuine comfort, perspective, and daily habits that support well-being. Scientific texts can provide structured tools, validated therapies, and realistic expectations for progress. The aim is to let these strands coexist, while giving readers the navigational cues to tell them apart. With clearer shelves, informed labels, and modest design tweaks, we can protect reader trust—and keep the aisle both inviting and intelligent.
Ninth Circuit Upholds Administrator’s Denial of Residential Mental Health Benefits Under ERISA
In an unpublished memorandum decision, the Ninth Circuit in R.R. v. California Physicians' Service d/b/a Blue Shield of California, affirmed the insurer
‘Mental health issues’: Tyson Fury responds to Deontay Wilder’s accusations of cheating
Tyson Fury says he’ll be taking the high road with respects to Deontay Wilder.
Kaiser workers launch war against AI, protesting potential job losses and patient harm
From anxiety about job loss to data privacy, mental health workers, lawmakers and labor unions are trying to mitigate AI's risks as healthcare providers double down on the technology.
City Effort to Dispatch Mental Health Workers Ends in Police Response 86% of the Time
Reacting to the police shooting of Jabez Chakraborty, Mayor Mamdani plans to speed up the expansion of community responders, but a CITY analysis of existing efforts found that 911 dispatchers call in cops in the vast majority of cases.
Dublin schools limit AP and honors classes, citing student mental health
Lawmakers approve $10M for western Wisconsin mental health and treatment facility
Wisconsin lawmakers have released $10 million to help construct a new mental health and substance abuse treatment center in western Wisconsin.
Driver experienced 'mental health episode' during Metro Airport crash, official says
Two weeks after the crash, the driver is held somewhere but has not been charged. An airport executive said they were awaiting test results.
Farmington mayor resigns after City Council meeting flap, citing mental health
Listen: What happens when mentally ill Californians refuse to be treated?
One of Gov. Newsom's signature mental health programs was meant to bring treatment to people who refused it. So far, it's helping fewer Californians than many hoped.
Asking Eric: Concern for friend’s mental health leads to blocking her online
The niece phoned her and said I made contact to “check up on her.” The anger from my friend “interfering in her life” was vitriolic.
They help police with mental health calls. So why are 'mobile crisis' teams in crisis?
Interactions between police and someone in psychiatric crisis can end in violence. Communities have been sending mental health professionals instead, but paying for that service has been a struggle.
Stein to announce action on mental health, public safety
State leaders, including Gov. Josh Stein, have placed an increased focus on public safety reforms following high-profile killings that police say were committed by people with histories of mental illness.
Student Health Center at University of Nevada, Reno
The Student Health Center provides convenient, high-quality care — medical, mental health, nutrition, and sports medicine — for student well-being.
Cambridgeshire's mental health podcast hopes to beat stigma
A new local chat from mental health charity Mind focuses on men's mental health.
Decatur schools launch new security measures and mental health support for students
In response to rising concerns over school safety, Decatur City Schools is rolling out a new 24/7 reporting system and expanding mental health services for students.
Man found dead after mental health commitment call in Livingston County
A man was found dead after a mental health commitment call in Livingston County.
The recent surge of ICE agents has had a toll on Minnesotans mental health
Youth mental health trends marked by rapid technological change, shifting social habits
The Jed Foundation (JED), an organization focused on mental health for teens and young adults, laid out the emerging risks and opportunities in the year ahead.
Mental health at Olympics is taken seriously, but it wasn't always
Gracie Gold knows all about the pressure of the Winter Olympics, and she's helping Olympians care for their mental health with resources she never had