Depression Rates Near Record High—Why Your Health Plan’s Mental Health Benefits Matter Now

Depression rates in the U.S. are climbing to historic highs, with younger adults and lower-income households bearing the brunt, according to Gallup. Behind the numbers are millions of Americans (18%) ... Read More

RFK Jr. wants to end mental health screenings in schools. Experts say it's a bad idea

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy and Education Secretary Linda McMahon are against schools giving kids standardized questionnaires about their mental well-being. But experts say they are wrong. Read More

'I can't unsee it': Dealing with the trauma of watching someone die

Psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert explains how witnessing traumatic events, like recent deaths, can cause shock, fear and sleep difficulties, and shares coping mechanisms. Read More

More kids to get access to mental, physical health services at school under new Biden plan

The Biden administration announced new plans Thursday that should make it a lot easier for millions of kids to get access to mental and physical health services at school. The video featured is from a ... Read More

How sleep, exercise and a daily routine can improve your mental and physical health

Research shows that developing a daily routine can positively impact mental health by creating a structure that helps reduce stress and anxiety. Mental health counselor Samantha Zhu explains how to ... Read More

Two nonprofits join forces to tackle youth mental health and social media harm

Two local nonprofits dedicated to protecting youth mental health are teaming up for a special screening of the documentary “Can’t Look Away: The Case Against Social Media” in Park City this week. Read More

Loneliness preys on mental, physical health

July 10 (UPI) --Loneliness dramatically increases a person's risk of depression and poor health, a new study says. Half of folks who say they always feel lonely (50%) have clinical depression, ... Read More

Childhood verbal abuse has lasting mental health effects similar to physical abuse

Experiencing childhood verbal abuse shows a similar impact to adult mental health as physical abuse, suggests a large intergenerational study, published in the open access journal BMJ Open. While ... Read More

Mental health call prompts Ithaca Police to release public statement

A tense situation unfolded July 24 when the Ithaca Police Department responded to multiple calls from a man claiming he had received death threats, and was “armed and prepared to use violence." ... Read More

Algal bloom impacting mental and physical health along SA's coastal frontline, residents say

Five months after the algal bloom was first detected on the Fleurieu Peninsula, residents along parts of the SA coast say it is continuing to impact their physical and mental health, with a new survey ... Read More