These States Allow Kids To Take Mental Health Days From School
Laws allowing kids to take mental health days vary by state. Some require a doctor's note, and others limit the number of mental health days allotted.
| Tricia Goss and Simplemost
Mental Health
Mindfulness Worked As Well For Anxiety As Drug In Study
200 participants were randomly assigned to a mindfulness program or daily use of a generic drug for depression and anxiety over six months.
| AP
Experts Share Tips On Dealing With Election-Related Stress
Three quarters of Americans say they're stressed about the future of the U.S., as many prepare to vote and wait for the results of midterm elections.
Texas Brain Bank Highlights Hispanic Representation In Mental Research
There are more than 80 brain banks housing tens of thousands of brains across the U.S. One near the border is studying Hispanic brain health.
Giving Kids 'Mental Health Days' Could Help Their Emotional Well-Being
A National Alliance on Mental Illness poll found 1 in 6 teens report feeling negative emotions often or always. Some parents are taking action.
Americans Have A Concerning Amount Of Stress, Report Finds
An American Psychological Association report found more than a quarter of U.S. adults are so stressed they can't function.
Why Does Intergenerational Trauma Affect Us?
Psychologists say that although we pass down heirlooms from generation to generation, we can also pass down trauma from past events.
America’s Breakdown: A National Conversation - Mental Health Data
Newsy’s commitment to revealing the reality of America’s mental health crisis continues with a two-hour special.
| Matt Simon and Scripps News Staff
America’s Breakdown: A National Conversation - Mass Shootings
Newsy’s commitment to revealing the reality of America’s mental health crisis continues with a two-hour special.
| Matt Simon and Scripps News Staff
America’s Breakdown: A National Conversation - Prescription Drugs
Newsy’s commitment to revealing the reality of America’s mental health crisis continues with a two-hour special.
| Matt Simon and Scripps News Staff
America’s Breakdown: A National Conversation - Mental Health Stigma
Newsy’s commitment to revealing the reality of America’s mental health crisis continues with a two-hour special.
| Matt Simon and Scripps News Staff
As Suicides Rise, U.S. Military Seeks To Address Mental Health
Rising suicide rates among active service members have forced the Pentagon to review the military's mental health protocols.
| AP
Biden Administration Lays Out Roadmap To Mental Health Integration
Integrating mental health into primary care could help increase access to behavioral health services.
How The Aftermath Of Natural Disasters Affects Mental Health
Research has shown suicide rates rise by 23% after natural disasters. Depression and anxiety also go up months after the storm.
Where Is Mental Health Funding Going?
Tackling the mental health crisis from a political standpoint often comes down to one thing —funding. So where is the money going?
Finding Hope Through A Different Approach To Mental Health Care
Charlie Health provides virtual intensive outpatient treatments for people struggling with mental health.
Holocaust Survivors And Their Descendants Share Generational Trauma
Studies support the idea that the effects of trauma can reverberate down generations through epigenetics.
Counselors And Cops Working Together Can Save Lives
Co-responder teams of police and mental health experts can better meet the needs of people in mental health crisis.
Breakthrough Device Could Ease Deep Depression
A very small group of just several hundred Americans is trying an at-home medical treatment involving electrical stimulation of part of the brain.
Mental Health America: Texas Ranks Last In Mental Health Care Access
Canutillo Independent School District and Kingsville Independent School District try to get a handle on mental health care for students in need.
Hospital ERs Struggle To Treat Surge Of Mental Health Patients
A Newsy investigation finds more Americans are going to the ER during a mental health crisis, and why they aren't getting the help they need.
| Karen Rodriguez and Patrick Terpstra and Rosie Cima and Rachel Gold
Teen Suicide Crisis: Colorado Parents Work To Reduce State's High Rate
Parents are sharing their tragedies in hopes of reducing suicide in Colorado. It's the No. 1 cause of death for kids and young adults in the state.
How Disability Misunderstandings And Stigma Impact Mental Well-Being
Disability experts say it's common for doctors to misunderstand bodily autonomy, which can impact a person's mental health.
Advocates, Patients Push For Mental Health Resources In Mississippi
The state is trying to figure out how to provide mental health patients with more community-based options.
Swedish Program Aims To Fight High Youth Suicide Rate In Montana
In Montana, the youth suicide rate between 2011 and 2020 was more than double the national rate for the same age group.
How One Woman Describes Living With Schizophrenia
Michelle Hammer is a New York resident with schizophrenia, a serious mental disorder. She shares her journey.
How Live Storytelling Is Helping People Cope With Mental Illness
Heather Bodie is the executive artistic director at an organization that uses live reenactment to start discussions on topics about mental health.
How The Power Of Music Is Helping Patients With Alzheimer’s
An adult care center for people with dementia uses music as therapy for families, patients, and caregivers.
Former Senior CIA Officers Describe Their Mental Health Struggles
They discuss how they got help amid high stress jobs. The CIA's Director of Medical Services says she sees anxiety, depression, and family problems.
Nonprofit Trains Black Barbers To Be Mental Health Advocates
Clean Is Mandatory barbershop partners with The Confess Project to teach barbers how to be mental health advocates for their Philly community.
