BRISTOL, R.I. (WPRI) — The Bristol-Warren Regional School District is the first in the state to start using a new mental health app aimed at helping both students and staff. More than 500 faculty members now have access to the “Counslr” app which includes unlimited texting sessions with licensed and vetted mental health professionals for…

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Maternal Mental Health Month is a reminder to prioritize the mental well-being of new mothers, as approximately 20% of women in the postpartum period experience mental health issues, according to the World Health Organization.  What You Need To Know According to the World Health Organization, about 20% of women in the…

In recent years, conversations about mental health have been getting more attention, but it’s not always easy to determine when someone is struggling with their mental health. That’s why Detroit City Council President Pro Tem James Tate is launching a new survey to better understand Detroiters’ mental health needs. The campaign is called “Protect Your…

A powerful drug that’s been around for decades is being used in a new way to help treat patients with mental health illnesses. Ketamine, a dissociative anesthetic, is being used as a sedative to help people who’ve been diagnosed with illnesses including PTSD, eating disorders, depression, and more. In Los Angeles, several “ketamine clinics” have…

Kids and teens have a lot of pressures they face growing up. It can often to lead to issues with their mental health. That’s why Gov. Kathy Hochul highlighted a new statewide initiative. Kids and teens have a lot of pressures they face growing up. It can often to lead to issues with their mental…

SAN ANTONIO – A project at Texas A&M San Antonio aims to connect more students struggling with mental illness to much-needed resources. The South Bexar County Mental Health Project launched in October. Since then, the program has trained more than 150 teachers and education personnel on ways to recognize and respond to symptoms of mental…

CARTHAGE, Ill. (WGEM) – May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and this year at Illini West High School, students had a resource like never before. Near the end of the 2022-2023 school year, the district announced the hiring of a full-time social worker, which replaced the mental health counselors that worked at the school…

Opinion editor’s note: Star Tribune Opinion publishes a mix of national and local commentaries online and in print each day. To contribute, click here. ••• In response to the question of why the system for community mental health care did not get fully built in this state, the Star Tribune’s Curious Minnesota team did its…

#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } Walker County Commissioners approved the use of state funds to provide up to 10 hours of counseling to eligible jurors and County employees Monday. The services will come at no cost to the County or individual unless they miss…