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There’s a Name for the Constant Helplessness You Feel When You Work in Mental Health Care

Welcome to State of Mind, a section from Slate and Arizona State University dedicated to exploring mental health. Follow us…

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A researcher tried to buy mental health data. It was surprisingly easy.

Sensitive mental health data is for sale by little-known data brokers, at times for a few hundred dollars and with…

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Perfectionism can be your biggest enemy—but it’s simple to fix, says mental health author

© Provided by CNBC You might think your perfectionist streak is a reflection of your ambition. Mental health author Morra…

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A child psychiatrist breaks down Biden’s youth mental health priorities: Analysis

Today’s youth are suffering, and inaction is no longer an option. In his State of the Union address to the…

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Texas mayors request $155 million in funding for mental health services

© Marcus Ingram/Getty Images Houston mayor Sylvester Turner co-authored a letter asking Texas lawmakers for more than $155 million across…

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What it feels like when your mental health condition becomes a punchline: ‘It actually drives people further into hiding’

© Provided by CNBC You may sometimes make what you think is a light-hearted joke about mental health conditions like…

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Help is on the horizon for Coachella Valley’s dire mental health crisis

The desert region of Riverside County is experiencing a behavioral and mental health crisis. Check that. It’s been experiencing a crisis. For too…

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Can family medicine improve America’s mental health?

© iStock/iStock Barriers to mental health services are being lowered by offering services at primary care clinics. The appointment started…

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For some Latinos, spiritual cleansing fills a mental health void

Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Thursday, Feb. 9. A growing emphasis on mental health care…

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Older people are often invisible in mental health settings. Here are some tips to get care

The Mental Health Project is a Seattle Times initiative focused on covering mental and behavioral health issues. It is funded…