Mental HealthAug 3, 2026
24/7 behavioral health walk-in center opens in Colorado mountain county
A new resource is available around the clock in Summit County for anyone who needs immediate help.
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Mental HealthAug 3, 2026
Emotion regulation therapy may help reduce problem alcohol use
A new treatment designed to improve emotional regulation in people with alcohol use disorder may help them drink less often. In a study of people receiving cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for alcohol use disorder…
Mental HealthAug 3, 2026
Why 'I'm lonely' doesn't always mean your child needs more friends
Author Sandra Feder told Newsweek she intentionally wanted to portray that there is no single type of loneliness affecting children today.
Mental HealthAug 3, 2026
From Banking to Maternal Advocacy: How Dr. Sandra Uzodimma is championing better support for Nigerian mothers
Through education, counseling, advocacy, and grassroots initiatives, she has become one of the voices promoting a more holistic approach to maternal healthcare ...
Mental HealthAug 3, 2026
NBA star Kevin Love says Robin Williams changed how he sees depression; here's why symptoms often get missed
NBA star forward Kevin Love recently opened up about mental health, particularly on how symptoms of depression often go unnoticed.
Mental HealthAug 3, 2026
Sweat, brain signals, eye movements and AI used to detect depression and suicide risk
Suicide rates in the U.S. have been rising at an alarming rate over the past few decades, with rates among veterans 1.5 times higher than those of the general public, USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work's study…
Mental HealthAug 3, 2026
Public health challenge
The global mental health crisis represents one of the most pressing, yet consistently overlooked, public health challenges of the modern era. Worldwide, over one billion people live with a mental ...
Mental HealthAug 3, 2026
Orexin neurons may uncover the brain's secret to staying motivated
What enables us to sustain effort toward goals, even when the task becomes increasingly difficult? A recent study by researchers at Nagoya University in Japan revealed the underlying brain mechanism, showing that orexin…
Mental HealthAug 3, 2026
Psychiatrist talks maternal mental health
About 80-percent of mothers experience a condition called the *baby blues.* The symptoms are often mild --- and usually resolve in a week or two without treatment. More serious is post-partum ...
Mental HealthAug 3, 2026
Springfield police seek help locating woman believed to be in mental health crisis
Springfield police are asking for the public's help in locating a woman who is believed to be experiencing a mental health crisis.
Mental HealthAug 3, 2026
Nevada Health Authority invests $50M in rural healthcare workforce
Nevada is directing more than $50 million toward rural healthcare, with a focus on recruiting and retaining doctors, nurses, and other providers in small communities across the state.
Mental HealthAug 3, 2026
Children's Health expands pediatric behavioral health services in Plano
Children's Health is expanding pediatric behavioral health services in Plano with the addition of four specialized outpatient programs at Children's Medical Center Plano, increasing access to mental ...
Mental HealthAug 3, 2026
Study links excessive screen time to poorer body image in teens with skin conditions
A recent study has observed that teenagers who face skin conditions and spend more time scrolling on social media may develop poor body image issues.
Mental HealthAug 3, 2026
Mental health minister's contract promise to community providers yet to be honoured
There's "incredible disappointment" among community mental health providers that a promise of multi-year contracts is yet to be honoured, an industry representative says.
Mental HealthAug 3, 2026
Is your sleep tracker actually making you sleep worse? What to know about orthosomnia and sleep anxiety
Is your sleep tracker making you anxious about sleep? Experts explain orthosomnia, tracker accuracy and how to break the cycle.
Mental HealthAug 3, 2026
Mental Health Monday: Tips for daily mental maintenence
Many people wait until they're in the midst of a mental health crisis before they seek help. Dr. Sabrina shares advice and tips on how we can take action before we are burned out.
Mental HealthAug 3, 2026
Mental Health Minute: Balancing overconsumption
In today's mental health minute, Kingsview Behavioral Health CEO Amanda Divine joins us to explain why parents might want to encourage balance rather than eliminate use altogether.
Mental HealthAug 3, 2026
South Fayette school district seeks to boost suicide prevention efforts with $100K grant
This story includes mention of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline can be reached by calling or texting 988. You can also text “TALK” to 741741, the ...
Mental HealthAug 3, 2026
WVU Tech to host behavioral health listening tour
The National Alliance on Mental Illness in West Virginia will host a behavioral health listening tour in Beckley on Thursday, August 13.
Mental HealthAug 3, 2026
When HIV takes a toll on mental health
An HIV diagnosis can bring fear, stigma, isolation and uncertainty. For some people, these pressures can contribute to depression, while depression can make it harder to stay in care, take medication ...
Mental HealthAug 3, 2026
Birdsong Study Suggests Nature Sounds Can Meaningfully Reduce Human Stress
Scientists planted a volunteer group in the middle of a college campus and a restored urban forest, then piped competing soundtracks through their headphones to find out whether nature actually heals ...
Mental HealthAug 3, 2026
Riverside Insights Unveils DESSA® x Move This World, a Connected System for Student Behavioral Health
As student behavioral and mental health needs rise, the new MTSS solution unites screening, instruction and progress monitoringITASCA, Ill., Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Riverside Insights, a ...
Mental HealthAug 3, 2026
NHS mental health trust plans £25m in cuts to jobs and services
Body providing care in east London and Bedfordshire accused of ‘unfathomable and unacceptable’ moveAn NHS mental health trust plans to cut a wide range of its services and axe hundreds of jobs to close a £25m hole in its…
Mental HealthAug 3, 2026
Regional suicide prevention coordinators destigmatize mental health in Minnesota
Brenna Olson recently took over as the only northwest regional suicide prevention coordinator. The position was previously held by both her and Tim Denney. Her role is funded by the Minnesota ...
Mental HealthAug 3, 2026
Could a change in diet improve mental health? Metabolic psychiatry, explained.
As a teenager driving home from a violin lesson one day, Julianne Armijo felt a sense of despair descending on her. Doctors ...
Mental HealthAug 3, 2026
Does childhood divorce increase kids' risk of adult depression — or is it other parental problems?
Key Takeaways Children of divorce have higher odds of depressionHowever, that risk is not driven by the divorce itselfParental mental illness and substance use appear to be the main contributors to ...
Mental HealthAug 3, 2026
New study flags concerns with mental health treatment mandate
The study was commissioned by the state Office of Mental Health at the direction of state lawmakers, who made it a condition of reauthorizing Kendra's Law in 2022 for another five years. The law will ...
Mental HealthAug 3, 2026
How to manage travel anxiety: 7 tips
Travel anxiety is a common experience. Techniques like planning ahead, deep breathing, and limiting caffeine and alcohol can help you cope.
Mental HealthAug 3, 2026
Interim Results from a Clinical Study Evaluating the Impact of Virtual Lactation Support through SimpliFed on Maternal Health and Breastfeeding Success Outcomes Released at ...
Study led by nationally recognized researchers demonstrates the positive impact of virtual, longitudinal support for improving maternal health outcomes for mothers throughout the first year postpartum ...
Mental HealthAug 3, 2026
S. Chungcheong suicide prevention video tops 1 million views
A suicide prevention video produced by South Chungcheong Province surpassed 1 million views on YouTube on Sunday, just three weeks after its release. The provin ...