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Flight attack raises questions about security, mental health

LEOMINSTER, Mass. — The music was blaring on a February afternoon when Francisco Torres stopped by a Massachusetts barbershop, proclaiming…

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Teen girls dealing with mental health crisis need ‘connection’ most, doctors say

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide &…

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Lawmakers who struggle and have struggled with mental health see power in ‘telling the story’

In the spring of 2019, Democratic Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota was busy putting the finishing touches on a bill…

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Teen girls spend more time on ‘sensitive’ social media content that can harm mental health, report says

Social media has taken the digital world by storm — with millions of people interacting online daily. For teen girls,…

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COVID pandemic had ‘minimal’ effect on mental health, study says. Is that true?

© Phynart Studio via Getty Images A study finds that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a limited effect on the…

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Your Gut Health and Mental Health Are Closely Linked—Here’s How to Boost Them Both

Research has only just scratched the surface of the mind-to-microbiome connection. Have you ever felt butterflies in your stomach? Felt…

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Eradicating Labeling People With Mental Health Issues

One of my greatest challenges as a mental health professional, along with my colleagues and our global society, is destigmatizing…

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Change how we talk about gun violence and mental health

We must change how we talk about gun violence and mental health. After a mass shooting, news reports commonly describe…

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Mental health crisis prompts one local college to invest $10 million in student wellness programs

Many young people are facing a crisis in mental health. Nowhere was that pain more evident than on the campus…

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Opinions | History says NYC mayor’s mental health plan is deeply flawed

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