Politics Today News When Mental Health Treatment Becomes A Political Identity

Some VA therapists and patients say their treatment sessions are being limited, raising alarm

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story involves discussion about veteran mental health issues that some readers may find upsetting. If you feel you are in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the 24-hour Suicide ... Read More

Supreme Court skeptical of 'conversion therapy' law banning treatment of minors with gender identity issues

The Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared ready to strike down Colorado's ban on mental health professionals providing so-called "conversion therapy" to minors with gender identity or sexual orientation ... Read More

Mental health distress among the nation's LGBTQ+ youth is increasing, study finds

Mental health distress among LGBTQ+ youth in the United States has been increasing amid a surge in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, but strong support networks and access to health care were shown to ease ... Read More

Democrats Play the Hits on Health Care. But Fewer People Are Listening.

The basic political conflict in America has changed to something very different than the one putting health care to the fore. By Nate Cohn It wasn’t that long ago when health care was one of the most ... Read More

Mental Health Distress Increasing Among LGBTQ+ Youth

Mental health distress is climbing among U.S. LGBTQ+ teens and young adults More are experiencing anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts Discrimination, harassment and stigma are driving these ... Read More