Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
University of Michigan drops first-semester grades to ‘curb mental health crisis’
A pilot program aims to ease pressure on freshmen and help them adjust to demands of college.
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Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
AI May Spot Hidden Signs of Depression and Suicide Risk in the Brain, Eyes and Skin
Depression and suicidal thoughts are usually identified through conversations, questionnaires and a clinician’s judgment.
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
Nurse practitioner testifies she had suspicion of an underlying bipolar disorder when treating Lindsay Clancy
Nurse practitioner Rebecca Jollotta told the jury about meeting with Lindsay Clancy and her then-husband, Patrick Clancy, on Dec. 6, 2022 and determining Clancy didn't have bipolar disorder. Jollotta ...
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
Ann Arbor’s 2 new programs aim to change how the city responds to mental health crises
Ann Arbor, like many other cities, is wrestling with the same question: When someone calls 911 because they are having a mental health crisis, is sending a police officer always the right call? Ann ...
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
Medical systems, health agencies get $80 million from feds to boost rural health
Dozens of projects from county health departments, healthcare systems and Maryland hospitals will share $80 million in new federal funding to improve access to healthcare in Maryland’s rural ...
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
St. Johns County Suicide Rates Climb, Prompting St. Augustine Prevention Summit
St. Johns County suicide rates have climbed for three years straight. A Golden Gate Bridge crisis negotiator is headlining a new push to change that.
Mental HealthAug 11, 2026
After £343 million investment in England renewed calls for Executive to fully fund mental health strategy
A CONSORTIUM of leading Northern Ireland mental health charities has welcomed the UK Government's £343 million investment to establish nearly 200 new community mental health crisis services across ...
Mental HealthAug 10, 2026
AI Is Helping Solve the Intricate Genetic Puzzle of Schizophrenia
Recent findings provide one of the most detailed pictures to date of the genetic architecture of schizophrenia, opening up new avenues for research into the disorder.
Mental HealthAug 10, 2026
Speed Won't Solve Behavioral Health's Prior Authorization Problem
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Mental HealthAug 10, 2026
For depression and anxiety, one type of exercise consistently outperforms the rest
Aerobic training shows the strongest mood benefits in the largest recent reviews.
Mental HealthAug 10, 2026
Can a daily glass of fruit juice boost mental health? Study finds link to fewer anxiety days
Fruit juice is frequently regarded as an easy method to get vitamins and minerals into the diet. However, does this positive ...
Mental HealthAug 10, 2026
Belt's suicide prevention measure signed into law
SPRINGFIELD– Legislation championed by State Senator Christopher Belt to expand access to mental health resources and strengthen suicide prevention efforts has been signed into law.
Mental HealthAug 10, 2026
Why anxiety can slow physical recovery — and what good physiotherapy looks like
# Good physiotherapy balances honesty with reassurance. The goal is not false positivity—it is helping people understand that bodies are often stronger, more adaptable and more resilient than they ...
Mental HealthAug 10, 2026
Beyond Awareness: Protecting young men’s mental health
# Therefore, the work before us extends far beyond raising awareness. It is the work of nurturing spaces across every level of society where our young men are genuinely affirmed, supported, and valued ...
Mental HealthAug 10, 2026
Students in Need More Likely to Miss Mental Health Support
Students’ mental health can influence whether they persist and ultimately complete college, and most institutions offer robust ...
Mental HealthAug 10, 2026
High-risk suicide cases to bypass emergency welfare checks; households in financial crisis to be identified proactively
The government will waive on-site verification for emergency welfare applicants identified as high-risk for suicide, allowing living expenses to be disbursed mo ...
Mental HealthAug 10, 2026
Wellstar Golisano opens Kisner Foundation pediatric behavioral health center
The Kisner Foundation has helped bring a new pediatric behavioral health and development center to Wellstar Golisano Children's Hospital of Georgia in Augusta.
Mental HealthAug 10, 2026
Mental health Monday: Peer support
Mystie Johnson, a Mental Health/LGBTQ+ Peer Support Specialist at Valley Health, joined Holly Baratta to tell us about peer support and the available resources at Valley Healthcare System.
Mental HealthAug 10, 2026
At the end of a long day I made a mistake at work. No patient was harmed and yet it weighs on me | Ranjana Srivastava
My patients’ needs are varied and complex. Each interaction leaves a residue until the individual concerns blur into a dense mass, most requiring medical oversightThe other day, I made a mistake at work.It was the end of…
Mental HealthAug 10, 2026
'Every life is worth another chance': OKC breaks ground on $12 million mental health crisis center
Oklahoma City leaders broke ground on a new mental health crisis center funded through MAPS 4, designed to provide critical services and ease the strain on emergency rooms, jails and first responders.
Mental HealthAug 10, 2026
Metastatic breast cancer support: Grief, boundaries & coping
Mental health clinician Kristy Case explains how to make room for grief, set boundaries and tell loved ones what truly helps.
Mental HealthAug 10, 2026
Compassion Behavioral Health Publishes New Resource Explaining Why Continuing Treatment After Detox Is Critical to Long-Term Recovery
Compassion Behavioral Health has published a new educational resource examining why medical detox represents only the first phase ...
Mental HealthAug 10, 2026
Woman’s Perinatal Mental Health Unit leads a new approach to maternal mental health
The Perinatal Mental Health Unit at Woman’s Hospital is being honored with a Community Impact Award for its work establishing mental health care for pregnant and postpartum women. The award is part of ...
Mental HealthAug 10, 2026
Wakefield set for new mental health emergency department as NHS announces £343m expansion
Wakefield is among the locations earmarked for a new mental health emergency department as part of a £343 million expansion of NHS services across England.
Mental HealthAug 10, 2026
Schizophrenia’s Brain Damage May Start in One Key Region
Schizophrenia may alter the brain according to a hidden molecular pattern. Regions rich in key neurotransmitter receptors ...
Mental HealthAug 10, 2026
Wayne/Pike Suicide Prevention Walk set for Sept. 26
The Wayne/Pike Northeast Suicide Prevention Initiative will host its annual suicide prevention walk Sept. 26 at Wallenpaupack Area High School in Palmyra Twp., officials said. The event provides an ...
Mental HealthAug 10, 2026
‘Not snowflakes’: Severe mental disorders surge among young people
A new study found severe mental disorders in youth Australians have increased by 63 per cent in 15 years. Experts say the causes aren’t easily explained.
Mental HealthAug 10, 2026
Santa Clarita Behavioral Health Offers Comprehensive Trauma Treatment in the Santa Clarita Valley
Valencia-Based Behavioral Health Center Provides Structured PHP and IOP Care for Complex Trauma and PTSD to Santa Clarita Valley ...
Mental HealthAug 10, 2026
After the wildfires: How can mental health risks be reduced?
A resident who had just been evacuated from her home, taking refuge in the firefighters' command post and comforted by an elected ...
Mental HealthAug 10, 2026
North Dakota receives $6 million federal grant to expand children’s behavioral health services in Minot, Jamestown regions
North Dakota Health and Human Services has been awarded a $6 million federal grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.