By Alfredo Cepero In the U.S., it’s estimated that more than one in five adults live with a mental illness — that’s about 57.8 million people as of 2021. In response to the growing awareness of the importance of treatment for mental health and substance use disorders (MHSUD), the Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services…

“I want you to know we are with you,” said Greek Catholic Archbishop Borys Gudziak to those suffering from mental illness and their loved ones. His words concluded a video message announcing the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ National Mental Health Campaign. The campaign, launched in October, seeks to reduce stigma around mental illness and…

Content warning: This article contains references to suicide. If you or someone you know is in need of mental health resources, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. Achievement culture is one of the factors driving a mental health crisis among college students, according to panelists at a Monday discussion on mental health for…

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Shelby County Criminal Court Judge A. Melissa Boyd has again been publicly reprimanded less than six months after she was previously found in violation of the state Board of Judicial Conduct. Judge Boyd was suspended back in May for soliciting resources and cash donations on Facebook to benefit a school along…

Suicide and mental health distress disproportionately affect veterans in the United States. According to a report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, more than 5 million veterans suffered from these adverse behavioral health issues in 2020. That same year, after adjusting for age and sex differences in the population, the U.S. Department…

(COLORADO SPRINGS) – The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), and Office of Civil and Forensic Mental Health (OCFMH) has invested over $7.5 million since 2021 to treat and house individuals dealing with mental health and homelessness. Now, they want organizations in Southern Colorado to be aware they can apply to receive some of that…

The recent wave of mass layoffs has sent shockwaves through the sector, prompting leaders to confront the consequences. For the more than 350,000 tech professionals who have faced job loss since 2022, navigating this landscape feels like venturing into unfamiliar territory, fraught with personal, professional, and psychological hurdles. The impact of losing a job can…

See the Globe’s complete coverage of the Maine shootings. LEWISTON, Maine — The Army reservist who killed 18 people and wounded at least a dozen more last week was involuntarily committed to a mental hospital in New York this summer after exhibiting erratic behavior during training, a hospital official told the Globe on Tuesday. It…

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – US Rep. Troy Carter of New Orleans convened a roundtable discussion Tuesday (Oct. 31) at Xavier University focusing on obesity and mental health concerns. Carter assembled a group of healthcare professionals, patient advocates, community leaders and others to discuss needs and solutions. “To create a comfortable place to say, not, ‘Go…

With every semester there comes struggles beyond simple stress or fewer hours of sleep. When it comes to being a student at Sacramento State, mental health should come first. Student Health, Counseling, and Wellness services provide resources for students seeking support for their mental health. RELATED: Rising concern: fentanyl overdoses spark alarm as opioids continue…