Rochester, N.Y. — Rochester, N.Y. – Teen mental health advocate Taanvi Arekapudi joined Good Day Rochester on Monday for Mental Health Awareness Month. Arekapudi has three practical steps for kicking off a healthy parent-child relationship: establishing a judgment-free zone, being a supportive ally, and practicing belly breathing together. “Whenever your child is upset, let them…

As Mental Health Awareness Month nears a close, Rebekah Staples highlights how the state and private organizations are working to improve Mississippians’ mental health. May is celebrated nationally as Mental Health Awareness Month, and I’m glad. Mental health is a topic often misunderstood (and sometimes considered taboo), but of growing importance in the lives of…

In an era marked by relentless competition and ceaseless connectivity, burnout has emerged as a pervasive threat to mental well-being in workplaces worldwide. Defined as a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress, burnout is not merely a personal issue but a systemic problem with profound societal implications. As…

Cameras in common areas at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center were supposed to make the troubled southern Illinois facility safer for the approximately 200 people with developmental disabilities who live there. But a camera caught a mental health technician grab a patient by the shirt in mid-February, throw him to the floor and punch…

#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } As social media has skyrocketed over the past two decades, questions have arisen about the negative impact social media has on mental health. But how is social media used to positively affect mental health? In Crawford County, officials remain…

See all of the great articles and photos in Greater Baytown’s May issue! A diverse gathering of local business leaders, lawmakers, and community members came together on Saturday, February 17, at the Hilton Garden Inn Baytown to attend CAN Behavioral Health’s inaugural “Unmasking the Stigma of Mental Healthcare” gala. The event aimed to rally support…

On episode #497 of Inside the FLX, we sit down with Deb Turner, Program Director for the Finger Lakes region’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Prevention Line. Join us as we delve into the inner workings of the 988 hotline, offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how this critical lifeline service operates. Deb shares insights into…

A Scottish football fan walking to this summer’s European Championships football tournament has passed the halfway point in his journey. Craig Ferguson decided to make his way on foot to Munich for the opening game between Germany and Scotland on 14 June in a bid to raise money and awareness for men’s mental health charity,…

A four-year project led by University College London found that teenagers are missing out on the benefits of “social prescribing”. This is described by the National Health Service in England as an approach that connects people to activities, groups and services in their community to meet their practical, social and emotional needs. Gardening is one…

CHARLOTTE, NC – May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The U.S. Surgeon General calls mental health the defining health crisis of our time. In fact, last year, more than 50,000 people took their life by suicide. That’s the highest rate of suicide that the nation has ever seen. Recommended Videos And in recent years, young…