CDC report reveals suicide rates have increased in older AmericansSuicide rates went down for both younger men and women, but rose for older age groups. There were nearly four times as many suicides for men as women.
The mental health journey ahead for freed hostagesIsrael Defense Forces officials say providing support is top priority, and a process they hope to repeat in the coming days.
Oxford mass shooting victim finds comfort through animal careThe long hours recovering have given her time to think about the shooting and how much her horse Blaze has helped her get through it all.
Why the overuse of 'therapy-speak' is proving to be problematicOverusing therapy terms like "narcissist" and "gaslighting" in everyday language can be problematic, according to psychologists.
Rosalynn Carter leaves legacy of mental health advocacyFormer first lady Rosalynn Carter is being remembered as an advocate and champion for people suffering from mental illness.
'Help is there for you': Domestic abuse lines get over 20K calls a dayExperts say abuse is about power and control, and having those tough but necessary conversations with a survivor of abuse is not easy.
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Survey shows 1 in 6 Americans had substance use disorder in 2022According to the annual federal survey, nearly 49 million Americans aged 12 or older reported having a substance use disorder last year.
Mental health program aims to break down barriers for HispanicsStigma is a primary reason Hispanics say they don't seek mental health treatment. A program in El Paso is trying a different approach to reach them.
Tragedy strikes LA Sheriff's Department with 4 deaths this weekThe Los Angeles Sheriff's Department said it is "urgently" exploring options to reduce stress at work after four officers reportedly died by suicide.
Here's how setting your clock back an hour impacts mental healthDon’t forget to adjust your clocks, because the time will change on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 2 a.m. local time.
Post-pandemic work world leaves more employees feeling isolatedIt's estimated that the U.S. economy lost more than $400 billion in productivity last year due to workers feeling socially isolated.
Nearly 1 in 4 adults across the world feel lonely, new survey findsA new survey says nearly 1 in 4 adults across the world feel very or fairly lonely, as officials warn of a loneliness epidemic.
Generation Z finds its voice in conversations about mental healthBetween 2016 and 2020, the National Survey of Children’s Health reported a rise of 1.5 million children suffering from anxiety and depression.
Dozens of states sue Meta for 'addictive features' targeting kidsThe lawsuit also claims that Meta routinely collects data on children under 13 without their parents' consent, in violation of federal law.
Sheriffs: Closing mental hospitals fills jails with innocent peopleThese Tennessee sheriffs say many of the people who have been arrested waited days in the ER for a bed to open at a state-run psychiatric hospital.
Rural 'peer counselors' help in combatting the opioid crisisA new program is using peer counselors who are trained addiction survivors to help others facing addiction in rural areas, where help is often absent.
DOD pushes for more awareness of domestic abuse in the militaryIn 2022, the U.S. military reported 15,479 cases of domestic abuse within its ranks. Leadership urged members to learn about dealing with abuse.
Raiders' Chandler Jones says he was taken, medicated against his willThe defensive end was placed on the reserve/non-football illness list last week, which mandates he miss at least four games.
Why are millennials lonelier than other generations?According to a recent poll, about 3 in 10 millennials say they have zero best friends and are often or always feeling lonely.
Clinicians, lawmakers talk mental health barriers related to raceA panel of mental health experts gathered at Friday's Congressional Black Caucus conference to raise awareness about youth in distress.
Coping with suicide: Surviving the loss of a loved oneOn World Suicide Prevention Day Sept. 10, survivors are creating hope through action.
Veteran suicide prevention project helps recognize signs of troubleMore than 6,000 veterans died by suicide in 2020, according to the most recent report from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Unique tiny homes village aims to help people facing mental illnessThe Farm at Penny Lane community will be studied by UNC's School of Social Work to see how the project might be replicated around the country.
ER doctors seek help to better address mental health crises in kidsEmergency room staff can handle emergencies like heart attacks, accidents, and overdoses, but lack resources for long-term mental health cases.
US deaths by suicide hit an all-time high last yearExperts caution that suicide is complicated, and that recent increases might be driven by higher rates of depression or limited mental health care.
WNBA's Brittney Griner taking time off to focus on mental healthGriner did not travel with her team, the Phoenix Mercury, on its two-game road trip to Chicago and Indiana this week.
White House to force insurers to increase mental health coverageThe Biden administration says many patients are forced to seek out-of-network care for mental health, which comes at a greater expense.
How horses are being used to treat patients with PTSDThe treatment involves leading and grooming the horses and gaining trust. It's also about learning to control and gauge emotions.
Report outlines challenges flagging pilots' mental health conditionsThe report was prompted by a 2015 incident when Germanwings Flight 9525 crashed in the Alps, killing all 150 people on board.
988 suicide hotline made 5 million contacts in first yearThe three-digit hotline replaced the old 1-800 number in July 2022 as the main source of contact for individuals in crisis.
Meta adds parental supervision tools to Facebook, InstagramBut teens must opt in to allow their parents to use the new features.
Adults should be screened for anxiety disorders, experts sayThe U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says anxiety disorders are often "unrecognized in primary care settings," causing a delay in care.
How a 'silent crisis' is impacting men's mental healthA survey from the CDC found only 15% of men received mental health care in the last year.
20% of US adults reported depression diagnosis in 2020, study findsA new report from the CDC says approximately 1 in 5 U.S. adults reported having been diagnosed with depression at some point in their life.
