Mental HealthJul 30, 2026
NSW backs in new model for mental health emergencies
A health-led response model for people to support people with mental ill-health will receive a major funding package from the NSW government.
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Mental HealthJul 30, 2026
Springdale School District announces details of Jones PREP behavioral school
The state's largest school district is opening an alternative school this year centered on behavioral health and trauma response, and it could soon serve students in more districts across the region.
Mental HealthJul 30, 2026
More than a race: Annual 'You're Not Alone 988' 5K promotes hope, mental health awareness
The Laredo Suicide Prevention Committee is bringing back its annual 5K and wellness fair to raise awareness, connect residents with resources and encourage conversations about mental health.
Mental HealthJul 30, 2026
How 7 systems divert behavioral health patients from the ED
Seven health systems divert behavioral health patients from the ED using EmPATH units and navigators to reduce wait times and readmissions.
Mental HealthJul 30, 2026
Bengaluru hosts 5K race to promote awareness of men's mental health issues
On July 25, in Kommagatta, Padmashree institutes organized a 5K run, attracting 1,500 participants to promote awareness of men's mental health.
Mental HealthJul 30, 2026
Anxiety attack vs panic attack: The subtle difference most people miss
Anxiety and panic attack are terms that get used interchangeably quite often, and it's understandable why, as both involve fear, feel deeply uncomfortable, and can leave you feeling shaken long after ...
Mental HealthJul 30, 2026
FrontLine’s Stricklin crisis unit closing, merging with new behavioral health center in September
CLEVELAND, Ohio — FrontLine Service’s Stricklin Crisis Stabilization Unit will close Aug. 31 after 13 years of operation, with services transitioning to the new Glick Recovery Campus when it opens ...
Mental HealthJul 30, 2026
OCD and the Anxiety/Gut Connection
I never made the direct connection between my gut and how anxiety created physical problems! Why did not one single medical professional tell me this information? The post OCD and the Anxiety/Gut Connection appeared…
Mental HealthJul 30, 2026
Reappraising lithium, triiodothyronine and second-generation antipsychotic augmentation treatment for major depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis with bias-adjustment analyses
Background Pharmacological augmentation is commonly used for patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) who respond inadequately to antidepressant treatment. However, the robustness of evidence supporting lithium…
Mental HealthJul 30, 2026
Prediction models for highly scalable technology-assisted differential diagnostics of autism spectrum disorder
Background Diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in adulthood is time-consuming and markedly complicated by the requirement to distinguish between ASD and differential diagnoses also associated with social…
Mental HealthJul 30, 2026
New NorthStar Behavioral Health Center to open in Walnut Hills
A new behavioral health facility is set to open soon in Walnut Hills, expanding treatment options for people dealing with mental health issues.
Mental HealthJul 30, 2026
5K run to raise men’s mental health awareness in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Around 1,500 participants completed a 5K run organised by Padmashree Business School and Padmashree Institute of Management and Sciences, an initiative aimed at promoting awareness about ...
Mental HealthJul 30, 2026
Post-vacation depression: Why coming home feels so hard
Doctronic reports that post-vacation depression arises from the contrast between the novelty of travel and the routine of everyday life, often lasting up to two weeks.
Mental HealthJul 30, 2026
Guthrie’s Christmas in July Gingerbread 5K raises nearly $3,000 for behavioral health
Cortland community members came together to celebrate Christmas in July, raising Cortland Memorial Foundation’s Behavioral Health Fund. The Behavioral Health Fund supports people with mental illness ...
Mental HealthJul 30, 2026
How to recognize mental exhaustion: Signs many women mistake for laziness
Mental exhaustion can easily be mistaken for laziness, but it has clear warning signs that affect your focus, energy, and emotions. Learn how to recognize them and take action early ...
Mental HealthJul 30, 2026
America’s Depression Crisis Could Cost Economy Trillions, Study Suggests
Depression could cost the economy of the United States more than $4 trillion by 2050, a new global study suggests.
Mental HealthJul 30, 2026
Public Safety Task Force talks behavioral health, crisis response
The Cass County Public Safety Task Force scheduled its next working session for Tuesday, September 1.
Mental HealthJul 30, 2026
Doctor explains why our bodies physically react to fear and anxiety
Heart in your throat. Butterflies in your stomach. Bad gut feeling. These are all phrases many people use to describe fear and anxiety ...
Mental HealthJul 30, 2026
‘I had a really crippling break’: how author Michael Thomas lost 20 years to mania, depression and more
In 2006 the novel Man Gone Down made Thomas famous and won him a €100,000 prize. He expected to produce a follow-up within a year – but life had other plansIt should be some kind of happy ending when, after years of…
Mental HealthJul 30, 2026
Port MacDonnell tragedy puts Limestone Coast mental health crisis in spotlight
A mental health advocacy group has warned that more people could “fall through the cracks” if the state government fails to respond to the “unmet need” for services on the Limestone Coast, following ...
Mental HealthJul 30, 2026
Botulinum toxin wins first FDA clearance to test frown-muscle theory of depression
Botulinum toxin depression research has cleared a historic US regulatory milestone: the FDA approved an IND for TYEMVERS, making it the first botulinum toxin product ever cleared for a Phase 1 ...
Mental HealthJul 30, 2026
Why Female Friendships Are Good for Your Mental Health, According to Science
Research shows female friendships can support mental health, reduce stress, and improve well-being through emotional connection and social support.
Mental HealthJul 30, 2026
Fueled by AI and smoky skies, more Americans are struggling with 'anticipatory anxiety'
Alma reports that more Americans are facing anticipatory anxiety due to political instability, AI, misinformation, and environmental stressors like wildfires.
Mental HealthJul 30, 2026
When every negative pregnancy test hurts a little more: Doctors explain why fertility burnout is becoming the hidden mental health crisis nobody talks about
For many people, the journey to parenthood starts with excitement. There are dreams about the future, plans for a growing family, and the belief that everything will fall into place naturally. But for ...
Mental HealthJul 30, 2026
Changes in psychiatric admissions in the first year of COVID-19 in Ontario, Canada
Background Several studies showed strong evidence that the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted mental health service use, with changes in emergency department visits, and psychiatric hospital admissions. It is not clear…
Mental HealthJul 30, 2026
Empowering mental health professionals in asynchronous online psychotherapy with GenAI
Background Asynchronous online psychotherapy (AOP) offers a promising solution to improve access to mental healthcare, particularly in times of global crises. However, therapists practicing AOP face challenges such as…
Mental HealthJul 30, 2026
NSW to send paramedics not police to some mental health emergencies after multiple deaths
Mental health experts to triage triple zero calls, but not all of the changes will be implemented 24/7 or statewideNew South Wales will send specialist nurses rather than police to some mental health emergencies after…
Mental HealthJul 30, 2026
Corporate America Is Getting Anxiety All Wrong
Instead of trying to eliminate anxiety, business leaders and managers should help employees to use it constructively, writes David H. Rosmarin.
Mental HealthJul 30, 2026
Is It Just Stress Or Anxiety? Mental Health Expert Helps You Identify
Wondering if you are experiencing stress or anxiety A mental health expert explains the key differences symptoms and when to seek professional help ...
Mental HealthJul 30, 2026
Top psychologist warns current suicide prevention is failing young rural men
Despite decades of investment in mental health services and suicide prevention campaigns, young Australian men - particularly those living in rural and regional communities - continue to die by ...