Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
LSD Just Passed Its Biggest Trial Yet for Anxiety
The psychedelic drug LSD is poised to become the next big thing in treating generalized anxiety disorder. On Wednesday morning ...
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Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
“You Are Loved”: How One Officer’s Compassion Helped Save a Man From Suicide
A Nashville officer saved a suicidal man by listening, building trust and offering compassion, highlighting the lifesaving power of mental health support.
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
International Youth Day 2026: Why Gen Z can’t just ‘stay positive’and what actually works for anxiety
International Youth Day 2026 highlights the growing mental health challenges facing Gen Z, with clinical experts outlining key drivers behind rising anxiety rates and offering actionable strategies ...
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
New mental health crisis center coming to Galesburg
A new walk-in crisis center planned for Galesburg aims to give adults experiencing a mental health crisis another place to get immediate care outside of an emergency room.
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
University of Michigan to switch to pass/fail grades for first-semester students
School said it is pivoting away from letter-grading system to ‘curb the mental health crisis’ among college studentsThe University of Michigan will pivot to a pass-or-fail-style grading system, instead of letter grades…
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
Grief counseling in the workplace: What HR should have ready
Grief counseling in the workplace matters because grief does not arrive at work as a neat, visible event. It shows up as: The ...
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
‘Ride Towards Tomorrow’ to benefit suicide prevention and awareness
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Ride Towards Tomorrow is a cycling event that promotes suicide awareness in honor of Bryce River Waldrop.
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
A Common Depression Drug May Protect Mental Health After Traumatic Injury
The days after a serious injury may offer doctors an opportunity to protect a patient’s mental health as well as repair physical damage. A small University of Florida study suggests that the ...
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
Could a Fingertip Sensor Track Your Mental Health?
Could a future wearable device notice signs of emotional strain by looking at circulation in your fingertip? New research suggests the idea may be possible, although scientists caution that the ...
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
Community mental health support organisation in Gateshead hopes for expansion amid new funding
A new community organisation wishes to spread "hope" to people who could otherwise fall through the gaps.
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
Male graduates face severe mental health challenges in Namibia
A recent conference in Windhoek highlighted how societal pressure to provide and post-graduation unemployment are driving rising anxiety and depression levels among young men.Namibia University of ...
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
Namibia: Male Graduates Face Severe Mental Health Challenges in Namibia
A recent conference in Windhoek highlighted how societal pressure to provide and post-graduation unemployment are driving rising anxiety and depression levels among young men.
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
Men’s Health: The Five Things You Shouldn’t Ignore
Depression and mental health, heart disease, skin and then testicular and prostate cancer are the top 5 things that men should ...
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
Local advocate says grassroots efforts key to suicide prevention
A local suicide-prevention advocate says communities need to focus more on early intervention, education and accessible mental ...
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
HHS Secretary Kennedy's Remarks Honoring David Rose
Secretary Kennedy honors Officer David Rose's courage, sacrifice, and service at the CDC.
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
Jersey Shore refuge for people with mental illness destroyed when car crashes through it. Help needed.
A Monmouth County refuge for people with mental illness is seeking donations after a vehicle crashed into its building, causing severe structural damage and displacing members.
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
Nicotine Use in Teens Tied to Anxiety and Depression, New Studies Find
In three new studies, researchers at the University of Gothenburg have found that adolescents who use nicotine -- including e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches -- report more mental health symptoms than ...
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
University of Michigan axes letter grades to curb freshman ‘mental health crisis’
The University of Michigan will nix letter grades for first-semester freshmen, a policy the school hopes will help students “start strong” and “curb the mental health crisis.” “Our goal is to help ...
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
LACo OKs Pilot Program to Speed Mental Health Crisis Response
The county Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved a pilot program to train emergency room physicians at five private hospitals to initiate involuntary psychiatric holds, a move intended to free county ...
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
LA County OKs Pilot Program to Speed Mental Health Crisis Response
The county Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved a pilot program to train emergency room physicians at five private hospitals to ...
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
Clarksville police respond to more than 1,300 mental health-related calls this year
The Clarksville Police Department is raising awareness after it says it has responded to more than 1,300 mental health-related calls for service this year. According to a social media post by the ...
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
University of Michigan will no longer issue letter grades for first-semester students to help curb the mental health crisis
“We believe that covering grades will help students start strong and curb the mental health crisis unfolding among college-aged individuals,” the university shared in a notice ...
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
IOC Urges Routine Mental Health Checks for Elite Athletes
Sports bodies should prioritise routine screening and regular monitoring of elite athletes' mental health to tackle the high prevalence of mental ...
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
Texas fights court ruling requiring that defendants get quicker access to psychiatric hospitals
A federal judge recently ruled that Texas must give defendants who are mentally incompetent to stand trial a state hospital bed within 21 days.
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
Around 62,500 people in Netherlands not in treatment for serious mental health problems
A quarter of people with serious mental illnesses do not receive care and are off the radar of mental healthcare services.
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
Why lonely Republicans are even glummer than Democrats
Across demographic groups, Democrats reported more issues with their mental health than Republicans. But there was an exception. Republicans living in Democratic areas were substantially more anxious, ...
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
Is Lindsay Clancy bipolar? All we know as psychiatric nurse Rebecca Jollotta testifies about ‘mixed manic state’
Rebecca Jollotta, a psychiatric nurse, testified about her care for Lindsay Clancy, discussing potential bipolar disorder and Clancy's medication history.
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
IOC wants regular monitoring of athletes' mental health
Sports bodies should prioritise routine screening and regular monitoring of elite athletes' mental health, the International ...
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
When Treatment Fails: Why I Relate to Lindsay Clancy
Despite her monstrous act, I can’t shake the feeling that Lindsay may have also suffered at the hands of a broken psychiatric system. The post When Treatment Fails: Why I Relate to Lindsay Clancy appeared first on Mad In…
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
Why are so many people lonely despite being surrounded by people? Psychiatrist explains
You can live with roommates, spend most of your day talking to colleagues and have a calendar packed with plans, yet still feel ...