Mental HealthJul 23, 2026
Study finds sharp rise in suicidal thoughts among US military veterans
Suicidal thoughts among U.S. military veterans rose nearly 50% over the past five years, according to the study.
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Mental HealthJul 23, 2026
Ridgeland youth council continues awareness of mental health issues following campaign
The Ridgeland Mayor’s Youth Council plans to build upon the “Worth a Listen” campaign it kicked off earlier this year. The student-led initiative focuses on reducing stigma about mental health issues ...
Mental HealthJul 23, 2026
Canterbury – Waitaha Mental Health Services: 3rd monitoring update
The Ministry of Health’s Director of Mental Health, Dr John Crawshaw, publicly released the Section 99 Inspection into Canterbury - Waitaha Adult Inpatient and Associated Mental Health Services in ...
Mental HealthJul 23, 2026
Adolescent substance use continues to rise through mid-teens, national study finds
As substance use continues to be a major public health concern among adolescents, researchers from the University of California San Diego analyzed the latest data from one of the nation's largest longitudinal studies of…
Mental HealthJul 23, 2026
Net Health Tracking
One in five new mothers will experience a maternal mental health condition during or after pregnancy. For Black mothers, that number rises to nearly 40% — nearly twice the rate of all women, according ...
Mental HealthJul 23, 2026
Statewide: Farmers and mental health
Farmers face one of the highest suicide rates of any occupation. Financial stress and a lack of mental health resources in rural areas contribute to the problem. On this episode, we look at efforts to ...
Mental HealthJul 23, 2026
A mother's devotion to newborns begins in the brain, study suggests
New research has found that a hormone is responsible for making mothers' interactions with newborns feel rewarding rather than just necessary. The University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka study, published in Science…
Mental HealthJul 23, 2026
Connecticut's first mental health court is judge's goal to honor late daughter
Judge Daniel Klau lost his daughter, Miriam, to a fentanyl overdose. Now, he is part of a task force hoping to provide mental health resources before incarceration.
Mental HealthJul 23, 2026
Once a hostel, a new mental health group home for women opens in Salt Lake City
Kelly Cockrell said when her son was killed in a car crash at the age of 24, “I just spiraled.” Cockrell, 49, said she started using drugs, lived on the streets of Salt Lake City for about five ...
Mental HealthJul 23, 2026
Symptom co-fluctuations with suicidal ideation over time: a dynamic time warp analysis
Background Suicidal ideation (SI) is a major global concern, yet its dynamic interplay with other symptoms remains poorly understood. Objective To identify symptoms that co-fluctuate with or temporally precede SI to…
Mental HealthJul 23, 2026
Coastal Horizons secures $6M to build first behavioral health urgent care in SENC
Coastal Horizons CEO Margaret Weller Stargell worked extensively with lawmakers during budget negotiations to secure the funding, according to Estes.
Mental HealthJul 23, 2026
In a suicide crisis, eligible veterans can go to any ER for free. Nearly 50,000 already have.
The COMPACT Act allows veterans to receive emergency suicide crisis care for free, but many eligible remain in the dark about its existence.
Mental HealthJul 23, 2026
Kanawha County Schools implementing nationwide student-run suicide prevention program
The final component is starting a student-led program called the Hope Squad in three Kanawha County high schools — George Washington, Nitro, and Herbert Hoover.
Mental HealthJul 23, 2026
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana transferred to psychiatric hospital
Next Wednesday marks two years since Rudakubana carried out an attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class on July 29 2024, killing three girls.
Mental HealthJul 23, 2026
How telehealth is fueling a surge in ADHD scripts in a business model that benefits the rich
Seeing a psychiatrist via telehealth became easier from January 2022. That's when Medicare-reimbursed telepsychiatry arrangements became permanent.
Mental HealthJul 23, 2026
Why these 5 zodiac signs are more prone to anxiety
Certain zodiac signs are wired to process stress and emotion more deeply, which can make them more prone to anxiety and nervous-system overload. Learn which signs feel the most — and why.
Mental HealthJul 23, 2026
Widow calls for change in mental health treatment following suicide of husband
A woman who lost her husband to suicide three days after he was admitted to the acute mental health unit of Cork University Hospital has called for change in the way mental health is treated in ...
Mental HealthJul 23, 2026
How better sleep can improve mental health
Creating a nighttime ritual, such as taking a shower, reading without a screen, or practicing relaxation exercises, can signal to the brain that it is time to rest. While getting enough sleep can be ...
Mental HealthJul 23, 2026
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana moved to psychiatric hospital
Rudakubana was jailed for 52 years in 2025 for the murder of three young girls at a dance class.
Mental HealthJul 23, 2026
Risk of Parkinson’s disease may increase with prolonged exposure to road traffic noise
Pioneering study linking noise pollution to progressive brain disease finds 3% increase in risk for every 11.5dB rise in noise levelsLong-term exposure to road traffic noise is associated with a higher risk of…
Mental HealthJul 23, 2026
AppHealthCare provides access to behavioral health services for adults across the High Country
AppHealthCare is expanding access to behavioral health services, making it easier for individuals across Alleghany, Ashe, and Watauga counties to receive compassionate, evidence-based mental healthcar ...
Mental HealthJul 23, 2026
How to use magnesium to calm anxiety
The nutrient can’t solve all your mental health woes, but it can definitely help. Experts share how and when to consume it to manage your nerves.
Mental HealthJul 23, 2026
Tracee Ellis Ross Reveals Powerful Lesson About Anxiety Mom Diana Ross Taught Her
Anxiety can be a crippling part of life, but Tracee Ellis Ross has found a way to make peace with it.
Mental HealthJul 23, 2026
RCRC awarded $5M grant to strengthen rural behavioral health
A new state grant will help rural Northern California counties work together to improve behavioral health systems by building shared resources and implementation capacity.
Mental HealthJul 23, 2026
From Church to Clinic: The Cult of Compliance
It was jarring to realize that the rigid protocols in the church were mirrored in the clinical settings where I began my career. The post From Church to Clinic: The Cult of Compliance appeared first on Mad In America.
Mental HealthJul 23, 2026
Motor abnormalities predict mental illness in both general and specific symptoms
Motor issues—such as coordination problems, motor slowing or sudden, uncontrolled movements—have been recognized as signs of psychological disorders since the 1800s. How they map to mental health conditions, however…
Mental HealthJul 23, 2026
NHS trust 'sorry' over psychiatric ward killing
Richard Laversuch was killed by a fellow patient in a psychiatric hospital An NHS trust has apologised to the families of two psychiatric patients after multiple failures led to one them strangling ...
Mental HealthJul 23, 2026
Bucks lawmaker introduces bill to require instruction on suicide prevention, social isolation
Under the proposed bill, students and staff would learn to recognize warning signs of depression, suicide, and self-injury.
Mental HealthJul 23, 2026
How could an 'Office of Men's Health' actually affect you?
A bill to set up an Office of Men’s Health within the HHS was just introduced in the Senate. We asked the senator introducing it to explain it to us.
Mental HealthJul 23, 2026
Ottawa County mental health millage would support dozens of community programs
Ottawa County officials say several mental health programs would shut down due to a lack of funding if the millage is not renewed.