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Feeling low? Here’s why it’s important to take a mental health day
We all have our low days but why wait for it to get worse before you let your mind get a day off? A mental health day may save you from burnout.
Aug 18, 2019 10:42 UTC Mental-Health Read More

Mental health consultants helping California teachers in the classroom
Following state legislation, a preschool east of San Francisco is among a handful of campuses adding mental health consultants to help teachers.
Aug 18, 2019 00:00 UTC Mental-Health Read More

Eliza, a visual novel about algorithms and mental health, is out now
Zachtronics' latest game Eliza breaks out of their puzzle-programming roots to address algorithms and mental health via visual novel.
Aug 17, 2019 17:06 UTC Mental-Health Read More

Social network sites and effects on mental health in adults
In a recent study, the link between the use of social network sites and mental health outcomes in adult individuals was explored.
Aug 17, 2019 12:59 UTC Mental-Health Read More

How Denville Parents Can Spot Signs of Mental Illness in Children
Some parents are reluctant to seek help for their children when they first suspect a problem, due to a fear of having their children labeled with a mental…
Aug 17, 2019 04:13 UTC Mental-Health Read More

Utah fire departments work towards improving firefighter mental health
Mike Stevens, Captain of Salt Lake City Fire Station 12, realized he needed help when, unable to sleep, he found himself chopping firewood in his neighbor's…
Aug 16, 2019 22:43 UTC Mental-Health Read More

Montera: How we're helping combat mental health crisis
To understand that our country is facing a mental health crisis, you only have to look to our youngest citizens whose rates of depression and suicide are…
Aug 16, 2019 22:10 UTC Mental-Health Read More

WonderBus makes mental health its mission
Dave Grzelak hopes to further understanding of depression and suicide through new fest.
Aug 16, 2019 16:50 UTC Mental-Health Read More

‘Not jail, almost:’ Mental health care offered to Mecklenburg inmates in new jail unit
The newest initiative introduced by Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden is a jail unit focused on mental health assistance to inmates, officials say.
Aug 16, 2019 14:07 UTC Mental-Health Read More

EMDR: A Rapidly Expanding Modality for Treating Mental Health Disorders
After 30 years, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy continues to gain support as a beneficial treatment for a wide range of mental…
Aug 16, 2019 13:00 UTC Mental-Health Read More

Shore mental health faces numerous challenges Spotlight
CENTREVILLE — The challenges facing mental health response on the Mid-Shore are numerous — with a lack of prescribers, affordable housing, and crisis…
Aug 16, 2019 06:45 UTC Mental-Health Read More

New study shows why social media could be impacting mental health
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS, Ark. (KNWA) — New research shows social media may be impacting mental health for young people more than we think. According…
Aug 16, 2019 03:31 UTC Mental-Health Read More

Eastern Carolina couple on a mission for veteran mental health awareness​
Some statistics show that over 130 individuals commit suicide every day. Of those, more than 20 are veterans. Now one Eastern Carolina couple is doing their…
Aug 16, 2019 01:27 UTC Mental-Health Read More

Study: Social media use may be harmful for teens' mental health, especially girls
Brighton, N. Y. (WHAM) - A trip to the Brighton Memorial Library becomes a healthy summer habit for Jennifer Regan and her two kids, 10-year-old Owen and…
Aug 15, 2019 22:53 UTC Mental-Health Read More

Deep Bench: Less sleep and exercise, more bullying exposure affects teens' mental health
The constant scrolling of screens and searching social media has become commonplace. We dove into a new study that suggests those platforms are harmful to…
Aug 15, 2019 22:15 UTC Mental-Health Read More

NHS bill for private out-of-area mental health care rises to £100m
NHS spending on private firms nursing people with mental health problems outside their local authority area has risen by almost 30% in a year to £100m.
Aug 15, 2019 17:00 UTC Mental-Health Read More

Social media may impact mental health of teenage girls
The study found that social media may harm girls' mental health by increasing their exposure to bullying while reducing sleep and physical exercise.
Aug 15, 2019 16:45 UTC Mental-Health Read More

National And International Leaders Address Mental Health Care Crisis And Explore Solutions At Austen Riggs Center Conference
STOCKBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Increasing rates of suicide, depression, and PTSD, along with the opioid epidemic, underscore an…
Aug 15, 2019 12:59 UTC Mental-Health Read More

Ascension-Acadia mental health hospital breaks ground
Ascension Saint Thomas and Franklin-based Acadia Healthcare broke ground this week on the construction of Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital,…
Aug 15, 2019 12:36 UTC Mental-Health Read More

Archer's Aim: Lacrosse festival mixes fun with mental health education
Little more than a year ago, on July 13, 2018, Archer Amorosi, 16, of Chanhassen, was killed during a confrontation with Carver County Sheriff's Office deputies.
Aug 15, 2019 11:45 UTC Mental-Health Read More

Taking Care of Your Mental Health in Sobriety
Pre-sobriety, alcohol and drugs often serve as coping mechanisms. When you quit, you'll need different kinds of mental and emotional support. Make sure you…
Aug 15, 2019 08:22 UTC Mental-Health Read More

Mental health finally a focus in college athletics, but advocates call for more
RALEIGH, N.C. — In the 17 months since the death of his son, Mark Hilinski has visited enough college athletic departments to see the same things over and…
Aug 15, 2019 07:25 UTC Mental-Health Read More

Mental health finally a focus in college athletics, but advocates call for more
RALEIGH, N.C. — In the 17 months since the death of his son, Mark Hilinski has visited enough college athletic departments to see the same things over and…
Aug 15, 2019 05:54 UTC Mental-Health Read More