Category: Mental Health
Kids’ mental health is getting worse. But that predated the pandemic.
New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention paint a stark picture of high school students’ mental health…
‘Youth are in crisis’: Mental health of US high school students worsened during the Covid-19 pandemic, CDC survey finds
There have been significant increases in high school students reporting persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, considering suicide or attempting…
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…
