Mental Health
Updated Aug 25, 2026 4:00 PM PT
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Current reporting, research and professional developments across Mental Health, curated for psychologists and behavioral-health professionals.
Prisoners convicted of serious violent offenses were found to be less aggressive and less likely to reoffend following a mental health intervention that could save money and reduce harm to society, according to new…
Research suggests people who often use cannabis start their day with higher cortisol levels than people who don't, indicating a relationship between frequent cannabis use and a possible dysregulation of the body's daily…
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The local nonprofit was denied state funding for a large behavioral health campus earlier this year, after coordinated opposition from some supervisors. The organization has just secured a $5 million ...
This paper provides the first quasi-experimental evidence on delaying children’s smartphone ownership through a community-led policy.
The Rosebud Sioux Tribe is planning to build a new $4.6 million outpatient behavioral health treatment facility that tribal leaders say will strengthen community-led mental health and substance use ...
Australians who proactively manage their mental health during major life events could save the economy $219 million and recover 403,000 working days annually, according to new modelling from health ...
New findings from the Coalition to Empower Our Future show many parents see youth mental health as a complicated issue shaped by multiple factors.
Four more Vermont mental health agencies have been certified as Community-Based Integrated Health Centers, expanding a model designed to make care more accessible and better coordinated across the ...
Americans are spending less time socializing than they did a decade ago, and the decline is happening across every age group, according to new data.
When completed, the 53-bed, 26,000-square-foot center will provide both inpatient and outpatient services, including residential substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health services, intensive ...
As back-to-school season draws near for many districts in the region, some students may feel an increase in stress and anxiety. Four Rivers Behavioral Health School-based Clinician Tiffany Chapman off ...
Kargil War veteran Group Captain G.J. Rao has offered to dedicate his award-winning Telugu feature film on suicide prevention, September-10, to the nation free of cost, urging governments and ...
A new national survey says most parents and voters don’t think banning phones alone will fix the youth mental health crisis.
In the first five months of 2026, the Summit County Coroner's Office investigated eight suicides, a number that nearly doubled the five it investigated in 2025.
This story is part of your SHN+ subscription Senior living providers are incorporating more mental and behavioral health services into their ...
Johnathon Maxgay from the Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities joins Ronia Shamona to share his personal mental health journey, warning signs to look for, and how to seek help.
Discover the beauty and mental wellness secrets that help many 60-year-old women maintain a younger-looking appearance, strengthen their well-being, and enjoy a fulfilling life through simple and effe ...
Credit: Kampus Production, Pexels When psychiatrist Dr. Nicholas Fabiano fractured his humerus bone in an arm-wrestling match and briefly stopped ...
The Fifth Circuit vacated an OSHA mental health recordkeeping rule and an Exxon Mobil citation, holding that federal workplace safety law does not require employers to log work-related mental ...
Chennai: The school education department’s efforts towards the psychological well-being of school students are being stalled due to the non-implementation of the mental health policy introduced three ...
TAMPA, FL - July 22, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - WhiteSands Treatment has expanded its online behavioral health education ...
Youth mental health remains a major concern for families as the debate over phones and social media continues.
An Exxon Mobil worker was diagnosed with PTSD after battling a “hellish” fire, but a federal court ruled OSHA can’t require companies to report work-related mental illnesses.
Parents worry that restricting technology alone does not address the root causes of youth mental health challenges.
Expressions like "feeling down" or "feeling low" are more literal than we think, says Lost Connections author Johann Hari. A 30-year field study of wild African baboons by the incredible Stanford ...
I heard the President has a particular interest in suicide prevention. If businesses and the government show just a little more attention now, we can prevent the tragedy of families with developmental ...
Living near busy roads increases the risk of depression in older individuals. This is according to a study by Harvard University involving nearly nine million participants in the United States.
Feeling uneasy every Sunday evening? Learn why workplace anxiety can affect your gut before Monday and discover what experts say about the gut-brain connection.
East St. Louis School District 189 now has a 24/7 crisis line to help students and their families navigate mental health struggles. Individuals can call or text 618-228-3622 any time to connect with a ...