NOTE: This is the first in a series on the challenges law enforcement faces in handling calls of people in a mental health crisis and the efforts being made to improve results through supportive response.  An estimated 26 percent of adults in America suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder, and many are dealing with more…

In an ongoing effort to transform California’s mental health care system, Gov. Gavin Newsom updated the state’s conservatorship rules, expanding eligibility for involuntary treatment. Plus, San Diego’s CARE Court program began in early October to provide more treatment options for those suffering from serious mental illness. We take a closer look at what the program…

Therapists, psychiatrists, case managers, physicians, nurses and social service providers serving youth in West Virginia are encouraged to share their expertise on what is working and where gaps exist currently.  Take the survey. Find more information  For questions, contact [email protected].

It’s a question that’s top of mind for Fortune 500 execs and perhaps even more pressing for startup founders where the move fast and break things pace can be both incredibly inspiring—and a fast track to crisis.  That’s exactly where Andy Dunn, cofounder of men’s clothing startup Bonobos and author of the 2022 memoir Burn…

A recent study published in Nature Mental Health looked at the positive effects of light during the day. Involving around 87,000 participants, the study employed a cross-sectional analysis of light, sleep, physical activity and mental health. ExploreWhy one nostril gets stuffy more than the other “Our findings confirm that the most healthy light patterns are…

If you are in need of support, call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) for free, confidential and 24/7 support, or dial 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. More than a dozen states now have near-total abortion bans following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, with limited medical exceptions meant to…

Harvard professor Joseph P. Gone introduced a new approach to improving Indigenous mental health with a focus on intergenerational trauma, in a Wednesday talk titled “Communicating Indigenous Vitality in the Age of Historical Trauma.” Speaking at the Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity (CCSRE) Conference Room as part of the Faculty Seminar Series,…

One in 12 children in the United States will experience the death of a parent or sibling by age 18, affecting the child’s ability to learn, socialize and oftentimes develop depression. Grief following a loss is normal, but if left unresolved can lead to long-lasting mental health problems. WINK News Anchors Corey Lazar and Lindsey…

If you are in need of support, call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) for free, confidential and 24/7 support, or dial 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. More than a dozen states now have near-total abortion bans following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, with limited medical exceptions meant to…

From podcasts to TV series, the true crime genre has taken off in popularity. But how can too much true crime impact our mental health? “It can increase our anxiety because we become hypervigilant. We’re always looking for the bad person. Every white van becomes the van of a killer or murderer,” explained Dr. Chivonna…