Many parents and caregivers are struggling to explain the recent mass shooting in Maine to their children. But mental health practitioners say there are steps they can take to support young people through difficult moments like this. Professionals recommend limiting, or at least closely monitoring, kids’ media consumption. But it’s also important for adults to…

Local NAMI chapter president speaks about mental health impact on families – CBS Miami Watch CBS News Susan Racher and her son, Matthew, spoke to CBS News Miami about the experiences families can go through when a family member is having a mental health crisis. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get…

PULASKI, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The pandemic has changed the way school districts look at mental health and suicide prevention. On Friday, Oct. 27, staff at the Pulaski School District received specialized training to make sure they have the tools to start tough conversations and spot any warning signs. The impact social media can have on…

LONDON: Unending waves of Israeli airstrikes on Gaza over the past fortnight have aggravated an already perilous situation for the enclave’s children, who have suffered for more than a decade with no end to the conflict in sight. Health officials in the Gaza Strip say that more than 2,300 children have been killed in the…

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – During the search in Maine for an Army reservist who is a suspect in the shooting deaths of 18 people Wednesday night, Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare (BRBH) works closely with the VA and other state and community agencies that provide services to individuals who are currently or previously served in the…

Growing up in Portland, I remember thinking of Lewiston, about 35 miles up the road, as an old mill town of gritty Mainers who had to deal with the poverty, crime and lead paint that remained after the jobs disappeared. Since I moved away, Lewiston has written a new story for itself. Somali immigrants have…

From the tragic stories coming out of the Israel-Hamas war to the all-too-frequent reports of mass shootings, hate crimes and domestic violence, many people around the world end up experiencing trauma. Survivors can feel “as if the event is occurring again and again and again” both mentally and physically, says Karina Hester, a licensed therapist specializing in…

CLAYTON — The man who died from a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound after shooting a Clayton police officer battled with years of mental health issues, according to family members. >>PHOTOS: Police officer shot, large investigation involving SWAT responds to Clayton neighborhood Elijah Clements, 22, was identified as the man dead after the shooting and standoff…

Good afternoon, Chicago. On Monday, the auditorium at Malcolm X College will be a “no girls allowed” zone. Advertisement That’s because the space will be held for Black men, as well as experts and resources that support their mental health. It’s called “Just Heal, Bro,” a mental health tour focused on fostering healing in the…