Mental HealthJul 25, 2026
Kim Atienza accepts priest's apology after depression remark
Kim Atienza has accepted the apology of Fr. Jowel Jomarsus P. Gatus after the priest's controversial remark about depression sparked backlash online.
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Mental HealthJul 25, 2026
Mental health advocates take Scout Oath to the next level
GLEN JEAN, WV (WVNS) – The Scout Oath has included the term “mentally awake” for the last 115 years, but at the 2026 National Scout Jamboree, there are more opportunities opening up for scouts to ...
Mental HealthJul 25, 2026
Whitney’s Walk continues to raise money for suicide prevention efforts
More than 600 participants joined the 23rd annual Whitney's Walk at Jubilee College State Park, raising over $60,000 for mental health and suicide prevention programs in Central Illinois.
Mental HealthJul 25, 2026
Postpartum psychosis or murder? Trial of mother who killed her kids spotlights mental health
Lindsay Clancy’s mental wellbeing will be a central question during her trial for strangling her three children to deathWhat was going through the mind of Lindsay Clancy when she sent her husband out for children’s…
Mental HealthJul 25, 2026
‘Grief is a beast’: Interventional care, palliative care. It’s time to consider bereavement care.
The tattoo on Amari Mead’s inner left arm demands attention. Mead calls it her Butterfly Garden. The artwork includes the footprints of Kaiden Amir Tappler, imprinted with the meaning of his name, ...
Mental HealthJul 25, 2026
General Hospital star is abruptly written off soap opera after 'mental health crisis'
Storms, 42, has played the manipulative and often troublesome Maxie Jones for 21 years, but fans learned the character is moving to Australia on Thursday's episode of the daytime drama.
Mental HealthJul 25, 2026
How the Moral Panic on Psychiatric Bed Shortages is Fueling a ‘Competency Crisis’ in the U.S.
The number of people referred to state hospitals as ‘Incompetent to stand trial’ (IST) has surged over the last decade. In response, states are refurbishing or rebuilding their state hospitals— even as their own experts…
Mental HealthJul 25, 2026
5 herbs that shield you from stress (and 6 habits that worsen it)
Stress is not just a feeling. It's a full-body experience that affects your sleep, your digestion, your mood, and over time, your long-term health. In 2024, nearly half of U.S. adults reported feeling ...
Mental HealthJul 25, 2026
New Orleans Mobile Crisis Team Sees Uptick In 2025
New Orleans’ mobile crisis teams answered nearly 3,800 behavioral‑health calls in 2025 and resolved many without hospital transport.
Mental HealthJul 25, 2026
Support workers mark National Schizophrenia Awareness Day
Oxfordshire care worker Grace To has spoken about the impact of around-the-clock, personalised care for people living with the condition.
Mental HealthJul 25, 2026
Oxford care workers shine light on schizophrenia support work
Oxfordshire care worker Grace To has spoken about the impact of around-the-clock, personalised care for people living with the condition.
Mental HealthJul 25, 2026
Does your manager's online status trigger panic, anxiety? Ex-corporate employee explains why (WATCH)
Avik Roy, a former corporate employee with 17 years of experience, recently opened up about this hidden struggle in an Instagram post, revealing how he once found himself trapped in a cycle of fear ...
Mental HealthJul 25, 2026
Think skincare is all you need? Expert says mental health plays a bigger role than you realise
The secret to healthier skin may have less to do with products and more to do with your mental health.
Mental HealthJul 25, 2026
What are we overlooking in kids' mental health? Playing outside! | Opinion
Most young people spend less time in nature than previous generations. They need it for their health and development.
Mental HealthJul 25, 2026
Fairfield County's first pediatric EmPATH unit opens at Stamford Health for children in mental health crisis
Among Stamford and Darien children, about one in four felt anxious, one in five experienced depression and one in 10 had thoughts of suicide.
Mental HealthJul 25, 2026
Local mental health professionals note increase in adult ADHD diagnoses
The number of adults seeking evaluations for ADHD has increased in recent years, mirroring a national trend local mental health providers say they are seeing in Garland County.
Mental HealthJul 25, 2026
This support group asks men a simple question: How are you, really?
"How Are You, Really?" is a meetup at Open Book Coffee in Halifax that aims to support men through their life problems via open and heartfelt conversations. Men meet at the coffee shop after hours to ...
Mental HealthJul 25, 2026
Local healthcare facilities awarded rural health grants
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services announced Thursday the first qualified projects to receive $42 million in funding as part of Pennsylvania’s $193 million Rural Health Transformation Plan.
Mental HealthJul 25, 2026
East St. Louis School District 189 Launches 24/7 Mental Health Support for Students
East St. Louis School District 189 and Gaggle ReachOut launch 24/7 mental health support for students via phone and chat in English and Spanish.
Mental HealthJul 25, 2026
Ebola fuels mental health crisis in eastern DR Congo
People build an Ebola treatment center in North Kivu Province in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday. XINHUA Children have been disproportionately affected by the Ebola outbreak in the ...
Mental HealthJul 25, 2026
Women’s conference to cover faith, mental health, perimenopause, other topics
Most, if not all, women will probably agree with me when I say that we face many challenges in today’s day and age. We navigate different roles, and juggle so many tasks. We often feel rushed and ...
Mental HealthJul 25, 2026
Emotional Fitness: Sadness is different from depression
When you are in the middle of a very sad time in your life, you may worry that your feelings are a sign of depression.
Mental HealthJul 25, 2026
Men need more than mental health talk
There is a mental health crisis affecting men in America. And if the mental well-being of the country’s men is going to improve, Congress must take the lead.
Mental HealthJul 24, 2026
World IVF Day 2026: Why your 20s and 30s should include a reproductive health check-up
Fertility care is no longer just about medical treatment - it is increasingly recognised as a journey that involves emotional, psychological, and physical wellbeing. Experts emphasise that addressing ...
Mental HealthJul 24, 2026
How Kirsten Storms was written off ‘General Hospital’ after 21 years following ‘mental health crisis’
In April, Storms' ex-husband was granted an emergency restraining after he told a judge the actress was dealing with a "mental health crisis." ...
Mental HealthJul 24, 2026
News in easy English: Mental illness leads to more teachers leaving work in Japan
TOKYO -- A record 1,319 teachers at public elementary, junior high and high schools in Japan left their jobs because of mental illness in fiscal 2024.･･･ ...
Mental HealthJul 24, 2026
AAPI mental wellness forum aims to bridge cultures, reduce stigma and strengthen families in Upper Gwynedd
Free Aug. 1 event at Jaisohn Community Wellness Plaza will bring together youth, parents, educators and mental health professionals for […] ...
Mental HealthJul 24, 2026
4 in 5 Americans report financial stress. Here's what it’s doing to their mental health.
Financial stress is one of the most consistent triggers of anxiety and depressive symptoms in adults. The American Psychological Association’s 2024 Stress in America survey of more than 3,300 U.S.
Mental HealthJul 24, 2026
New behavioral health center aims to expand wellness resources in Menifee
A new behavioral health center has opened in Menifee with the goal of improving access to mental health and recovery […] ...
Mental HealthJul 24, 2026
Arts Engagement in Trauma Recovery Can Benefit Mental Health
Posted July 24, 2026 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. Written by Thi Ngoc Mai Le, Graduate Research Assistant at the International Arts + Mind Lab, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine “Path with Art gave me my…