As the Israel-Hamas conflict continues, researchers warn about the surge of mental health problems that will plague the region for years to come as a result of the war trauma.

Organized by World Health Organization (WHO) and the Coordination Center for Mental Health of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, the forum brought together over 400 participants, with over two thousand more joining online. These included representatives of government agencies and non-governmental sector, local and international organizations, mental health experts from Ukraine and a number…

Getty Images A new pilot scheme has been established to help veterans in Northern Ireland with their physical and mental health. The £500,000 scheme, led by charity Defence Medical Welfare Service, will run for 18 months. It is being funded by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs – which was set up by the UK government…

Share on PinterestExperts say mental health advice on social media platforms should be scrutinized carefully. Ivan Pantic/Getty Images Online social platforms have increased visibility and discussion around mental health topics. Not all mental health information shared online is necessarily accurate, evidence-based, or even well-intentioned. Experts say people with mental health issues may be especially vulnerable…

Rick’s Toybox distributes toys to Lieutenant Aaron Walker during a stop at an area gas station. Walker is a Green Bay area school police resource officer for all grade levels. Rick’s Toybox photo By Samantha Haase Contributing Writer GREEN BAY – Rick’s Toybox is working to address mental health issues in the community in a…

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Mental health care is having a moment. The stigma is easing.  There’s bipartisan action to boost funding and ease access. Recognition is increasing of the importance of mental health for both physical health and quality of life. In the past 18 months, the Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative – a consortium of 12 regional media and…

Judge Steven Leifman from Miami-Dade’s Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court in Florida was once just a regular judge. Now he is a certified celebrity in the world of behavioral health treatment. He became a celebrity just by his sheer ability to bring people to the discussion table, determination and use of best practices to make something…

In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers investigate the mental health effects of brief nature videos in adolescents. Adolescents exposed to the nature videos exhibited improved stress, affect, mood, relaxation, nature connection, and nature spirituality outcomes. These findings lend support to nature-based interventions (NBIs) as easily accessible preventive measures for mental health…