Mental HealthOct 1, 2026
Dead set: Indian video games are tackling loss, grief and mental health
A dead father, a missing partner, a grandma whom you miss... these Indian games about grief deliver a gut punch, but help you cope ...
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Mental HealthOct 1, 2026
Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk returns to Greenville
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will host its annual Out of the Darkness Community Walk this Saturday to raise awareness and support local suicide prevention efforts.
Mental HealthOct 1, 2026
NC orgs secure veteran suicide prevention VA funds
A funding package of $1.5 million will go toward veteran suicide prevention in the fiscal year beginning in 2027. On Thursday, The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that two organizations, […] ...
Mental HealthOct 1, 2026
Amid Youth Mental Health Crisis, California and NBA Champion Team Up on New Law to Get Coaches Into the Game
This week, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1626, bipartisan legislation that will put mental health and substance use disorder training in the hands of youth sports coaches.
Mental HealthOct 1, 2026
Pakistan Global Mental Health Summit opens in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan Global Mental Health Summit 2026 opened in Islamabad on Thursday with the launch of the National Mental Health Policy, ...
Mental HealthOct 1, 2026
Niagara County: NCDMH awarded suicide prevention grant
The Niagara County Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse (NCDMH) announced it has been awarded a highly competitive Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) adult ...
Mental HealthOct 1, 2026
Belonging and connection boost mental health
Feeling connected to the people around us can make a big difference to our mental health, but for those experiencing loneliness or isolation, finding that sense of belonging can sometimes feel ...
Mental HealthOct 1, 2026
Disinformation is just one symptom of the authorities’ failure to regulate social media | Letter
Responding to an editorial on Russian threats, Aneet Morar says companies that profit from spreading harmful content need to face real consequencesYour editorial (The Guardian view on Russian disinformation: a foreign…
Mental HealthOct 1, 2026
It’s cruel to delay ADHD and autism assessments for children | Letter
Anna Bird says the decision by some NHS integrated care boards to impose a two-year minimum wait is harmful to young people and their familiesBlocking assessments of children with neurodivergent conditions for over two…
Mental HealthOct 1, 2026
FSC Awards 18 Million Won to Staff Behind Suicide Prevention, Youth Savings Plans
Korea's FSC granted 18 million won in special performance bonuses to three employees for suicide prevention measures, a youth savings plan and ...
Mental HealthOct 1, 2026
$750K Federal Grant Brings Veteran Suicide Prevention Initiative to Virgin Islands
The Disability Rights Center of the Virgin Islands has received a $750,000 federal grant to launch a new suicide prevention and wellness initiative designed specifically around the experiences of ...
Mental HealthOct 1, 2026
Adam Multz and Diamond Recovery Group’s Approach to Addiction and Mental Health Recovery
Founded in 2022, Diamond Recovery Group has grown into a multi-state behavioral healthcare organization providing services for individuals struggling with substance use disorders, mental health ...
Mental HealthOct 1, 2026
Walking for young men’s mental health
Parenting expert Dr Justin Coulson and NRL legend Kieran Foran are set to take on a huge challenge for Top Blokes on Saturday, October 10, World Mental ...
Mental HealthOct 1, 2026
Why Behavioral Health And Dementia Care Are Becoming Table Stakes In Home-Based Care
Providers of aging services, including home-based care, have had to adapt to patient trends like higher acuity levels, growing regulatory complexity and ...
Mental HealthOct 1, 2026
Michigan's first-ever behavioral health crisis center marks two years helping thousands in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids' Behavioral Health Crisis Center has helped over 10,000 people experiencing a mental health crisis or struggling with substance abuse since opening as Michigan's first in May 2024.
Mental HealthOct 1, 2026
Pilgrim Outreach Ministries International Announces New Suicide-Prevention Resource by James Langston
A research-informed suicide-prevention resource combining crisis guidance, compassionate support, professional care ...
Mental HealthOct 1, 2026
What happens when you go to the hospital for depression?
Learn about what happens during a hospital stay for depression, what to bring, and steps for discharge and recovery.
Mental HealthOct 1, 2026
More Daily Steps Linked to Fewer Mental Health Problems in Teens
Every extra walk to school, kickabout in the park or trip to the shops could be doing more for teenage mental health than first thought, according to ...
Mental HealthOct 1, 2026
The Complex Vicious Cycle of Loneliness
Loneliness can take a toll on physical and mental health. Breaking the cycle can be complicated, but there is hope.
Mental HealthOct 1, 2026
Mental health support must reach rural and interior areas
KUCHING: Mental health support must be made accessible to families in rural and interior areas of Sarawak, particularly those with children and adolescents ...
Mental HealthOct 1, 2026
Lynchburg Out of the Darkness Walk brings community together for suicide prevention and awareness
The free community event will be held Saturday, October 3, at Peaks View Park, with a two-mile walk, resources, entertainment and activities for families.
Mental HealthOct 1, 2026
Habits that actually make your social anxiety worse
Social anxiety can be an isolating experience, especially in a world that often praises and admires extroversion and confidence. Overcoming social anxiety can be difficult, but some of the habits ...
Mental HealthOct 1, 2026
Eleve Behavioral Health Explains How Its Intensive Outpatient Program Works for South New Jersey Patients
VOORHEES TOWNSHIP, NJ - October 01, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Eleve Behavioral Health published a plain-language ...
Mental HealthOct 1, 2026
Brain connectivity reveals new insights for more personalized psychiatry in depression
A research team from the Sant Pau Research Institute (IR Sant Pau) has published a review proposing a paradigm shift in the way depression is understood and studied. The study highlights the need to ...
Mental HealthOct 1, 2026
Try these 4 natural strategies to reduce anxiety
Anxiety is your body’s natural response to stress that usually manifests itself as a feeling of fear or worry. Some common symptoms of anxiety include increased heart rate, rapid breathing, ...
Mental HealthOct 1, 2026
‘Break that barrier’: NAMI’s walk for mental health, suicide prevention aims to combat stigma, foster togetherness
Danielle Bissonnette will participate in the 24th annual NAMIWalks New Hampshire this Sunday to honor the memory of her late sister, Michelle "Mickee" Bissonnette, and advocate for mental health ...
Mental HealthOct 1, 2026
Mental health benefits of education vary between rich and poor countries
Economists analyzed data from more than 120,000 people across 121 countries—including 42 high-income countries and 79 low- and middle-income countries—using the 2021 Lloyd's Register Foundation World ...
Mental HealthOct 1, 2026
Depression Symptoms Show Different Patterns In The Brain, Review Finds
A new review suggests that depression might be better understood as a collection of symptoms as opposed to a single brain disorder.
Mental HealthOct 1, 2026
Postpartum Depression May Not Start After Birth
A large study of new mothers reveals that “postpartum” mental health symptoms often begin long before the baby arrives, and depression is just a part of the story.
Mental HealthOct 1, 2026
Pakistan launches National Mental Health Policy to expand care for 32.4 million people
The Government of Pakistan has launched the National Mental Health Policy 2026-2035 aimed at expanding access to mental health services ...