988 mental crisis hotline launches July 16, but most call centers aren’t ready, survey finds
Mental health experts are hoping that the three-digit number will deliver a breakthrough in helping people in crisis.
Mental health experts are hoping that the three-digit number will deliver a breakthrough in helping people in crisis.
Kids who play team sports are less likely to have mental health issues, study suggests
“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.
“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.
Ulta pulls Kate Spade e-mail ad after complaints it referenced designer’s suicide
“We apologize to the Spade family,” the company responded in a statement.
“We apologize to the Spade family,” the company responded in a statement.
Naomi Judd, gone at 76, wrote about her mental illness in recent book
Grammy award-winning singer — the 'mom' half of The Judds singing duo — shared her struggle with depression
Grammy award-winning singer — the 'mom' half of The Judds singing duo — shared her struggle with depression
Stressed out: 4 in 10 women have reached their ‘breaking point,’ survey says
A new online poll says four in 10 women have reached what’s known as a "breaking point," or the point when life stressors become too much and cause a physical, mental or emotional breakdown.
A new online poll says four in 10 women have reached what’s known as a "breaking point," or the point when life stressors become too much and cause a physical, mental or emotional breakdown.
Experts stress the need for mental health days
Most people take a sick day when they actually need a mental health day, and that’s likely to continue since many employers don’t distinguish between the two.
Most people take a sick day when they actually need a mental health day, and that’s likely to continue since many employers don’t distinguish between the two.
Wellness centers being added to all Montgomery Co. high schools
The Montgomery County Council plans to put wellness centers in every county high school by August.
The Montgomery County Council plans to put wellness centers in every county high school by August.
Teen girls who visited ER with eating disorders doubled during pandemic, CDC says
The number of teen girls who visited U.S. emergency rooms for eating disorders doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic, and visits for tic disorders tripled, the CDC said.
The number of teen girls who visited U.S. emergency rooms for eating disorders doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic, and visits for tic disorders tripled, the CDC said.
‘Magic’ mushroom ingredient could help with depression, study finds
A group of researchers believes psilocybin has great potential in treating people suffering from depression and anxiety.
A group of researchers believes psilocybin has great potential in treating people suffering from depression and anxiety.
US teachers being trained in mental health to help students in turmoil
The California Department of Education funds a program for mental health training for teachers for any school district requesting it. Experts warn of a mental health crisis facing children.
The California Department of Education funds a program for mental health training for teachers for any school district requesting it. Experts warn of a mental health crisis facing children.
Social media use linked to small decrease in teens’ life satisfaction 1 year later, study finds
Researchers found “windows of sensitivity” — or the apparent link between social media and life satisfaction — happen more substantially at certain ages.
Researchers found “windows of sensitivity” — or the apparent link between social media and life satisfaction — happen more substantially at certain ages.
Virginia therapist fights to treat out-of-state patients online
Virtual therapy has been booming during the pandemic with many people choosing to attend counseling sessions from the comforts of home. But licensing restrictions make it difficult for patients to see their therapist of choice if that person is across state lines.
Virtual therapy has been booming during the pandemic with many people choosing to attend counseling sessions from the comforts of home. But licensing restrictions make it difficult for patients to see their therapist of choice if that person is across state lines.
States launch probe into TikTok’s effect on kids’ health
State attorneys general have launched a nationwide investigation into TikTok and its possible harmful effects on young users’ mental health, widening government scrutiny of the wildly popular video platform.
State attorneys general have launched a nationwide investigation into TikTok and its possible harmful effects on young users’ mental health, widening government scrutiny of the wildly popular video platform.
Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst wrote heartbreaking essay in 2021
Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, who jumped to her death from a Manhattan building on Sunday morning, had written last year about the difficulties in her life
Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, who jumped to her death from a Manhattan building on Sunday morning, had written last year about the difficulties in her life
Fort Meade expanding resources for soldiers seeking help
A spike in cases of domestic violence, suicide, and substance abuse has prompted the Fort Meade Military base to work on fighting the stigma surrounding service members seeking help.
A spike in cases of domestic violence, suicide, and substance abuse has prompted the Fort Meade Military base to work on fighting the stigma surrounding service members seeking help.
Book tackles mental health with humor
FOX5DC spoke to author and musician Brett Newski about the inspiration behind his book 'It's Hard to Be a Person: Defeating Anxiety, Surviving the World and Having More Fun'.
FOX5DC spoke to author and musician Brett Newski about the inspiration behind his book 'It's Hard to Be a Person: Defeating Anxiety, Surviving the World and Having More Fun'.
Dealing with mental health issues during the holiday season
It’s the holidays, an amazing time of year for many, but it’s also a difficult time of year for some.
It’s the holidays, an amazing time of year for many, but it’s also a difficult time of year for some.
Suicide hotline transitioning to 3-digit number: 988
People in crisis and those trying to help them will have a new three-digit phone number, 988, to reach the national suicide prevention network starting in July.
People in crisis and those trying to help them will have a new three-digit phone number, 988, to reach the national suicide prevention network starting in July.
U.S. Surgeon General issues advisory to address nation's youth mental health crisis
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murphy has issued a new advisory highlighting what he called the urgent need to address the nation’s youth mental health crisis.
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murphy has issued a new advisory highlighting what he called the urgent need to address the nation’s youth mental health crisis.
COVID-related stress weighs heavily on Gen Z
Among Americans in Gen Z, 46% said the pandemic has made it harder to pursue their education or career goals.
Among Americans in Gen Z, 46% said the pandemic has made it harder to pursue their education or career goals.