Category: Mental Health
Pandemic took a toll on teen mental health, US study says
NEW YORK (AP) — More than 4 in 10 U.S. high school students said they felt persistently sad or hopeless…
Pandemic heightens focus on mental health care as new hotline number launches
As the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline prepares to launch its new three-digit number in July, mental health experts worry about…
Youth Mental Health Crisis Gives More Urgency to School Choice Movement
Parents have spent the last two years dealing with lawmakers’ and school officials’ indecisions about school re-openings, a nightmare for…
Teen reflects on recovering from pandemic-related mental health struggles
When lockdowns first hit the country during the spring of 2020, 18-year-old Emma Brun said she was in a tough…
Mental health coaching: Where human and digital meet to maximize support
Employers and health plans today face a growing responsibility for providing mental health care for their members. In fact, a…
3 Hidden Mental Health Hurdles That Threaten Productivity and Profit
Hidden mental health hurdles put your business at risk. If you’re unaware there’s a problem, what you don’t know can…
More people need mental health care. But those who want to help them pay dearly.
A few years ago, Yorlady Corredor-Purcifull had a job coordinating home-therapy services for young children, mostly in Latino neighborhoods. Her…
Regional mental health centers are alarmed by Colorado’s 232-page plan to shake up the system
The signature piece of legislation to redefine Colorado’s mental health system is a 232-page bill that’s causing panic among community…
How ecstasy and psilocybin could be used to treat mental health issues in CT
A bill paving the way toward the use of psychedelic substances as treatment for mental health has passed through a…
As We Battle the Ongoing Climate Crisis, We Must Address the Mental Health Crisis It’s Causing Too
Climate change is sad. It’s frightening. It’s demoralizing. Even knowing that countless solutions are available, with more emerging daily, can…
