Curbing People With Mental Illness Away From Jail
Newsy takes an inside look at Miami-Dade’s Mental Health Program, and how it helps people get treatment, and avoid jail.
Mental Health
Where Do Front Line Workers Go For Help With Mental Health Challenges?
Trauma of tragedy, pandemic burnout and long hours may push physicians to need mental health treatment, but stigma keeps them from getting help.
America's Breakdown: Confronting Our Mental Health Crisis
Newsy exposes the important nuance in America's mental health crisis, with a focus on how people are overcoming their struggles.
Some Musicians Play Through Mental Health Issues From Industry
Seventy-three percent of independent musicians have battled stress, anxiety and depression, according to a Record Union report.
How Christians Are Coupling Biblical Concepts With Mental Wellness
Leaders in faith and science are trying to bridge the two in the mental health space by providing resources and support to congregations.
Exonerees Share How They Cope With Mental Health Challenges
Newsy spoke with two people who lost decades of their life because of crimes they didn't commit and how they cope with all that stolen time.
Former Journalist Recounts Battle With Burnout, Mental Health Struggle
A Delaware resident and former journalist opens up about her struggle with mental health.
How To Understand And Watch For Signs Of Child Abuse
Newsy hears from an expert about how to protect children who may be experiencing abuse.
TikTok Is Helping Foster Conversations About Mental Health
Therapist Courtney Tracy says TikTok is helping people talk about mental health. But she also warns of the dangers of misinformation.
A Pediatric Therapist Speaks On Trauma Of Abuse In Children
A young woman who works as a pediatric behavioral therapist speaks about her experience with her own PTSD growing up.
New Orleans Students' PTSD Rank Higher Than The National Average
One couple shares how the troubles of post-traumatic stress disorder affected their children's mental health and changed all of their lives.
Psychologist Says There's A Rise In The Number Of Lonely, Single Men
An article in Psychology Today sparked heated discussions online and on social media. Some agreed, while others were angry and offended.
Focusing On Community, Faith And Mental Health After The Tops Shooting
Reverend Denise Walden Glen shares stories of community and faith in the days after the shooting at a Tops supermarket in Buffalo, New York.
U.S. Veteran Shares Message Of Hope After Battling PTSD
Former U.S. Army medic Sergio Alfaro returned from Iraq with the realities of war burned into his mind.
The Struggle And Rising Need For Veterans To Get Mental Health Care
Research shows nearly half of American veterans who need mental health care don't get it.
Buffalo Tragedy Highlights Need For Black Mental Health Care Workers
In the aftermath of the Buffalo mass shooting, health care workers were faced with another crisis: the need for diverse mental health professionals.
Officers Get New Partners In Effort To Decriminalize Mental Illness
In Virginia police officers are now working with mental health clinicians to reduce deadly encounters between police and the mentally ill.
KMGH: As Mental Health Is More Widely Acknowledged, Men Still Struggle
A growing number of men are speaking up and spreading awareness about the importance of other men prioritizing mental health.
Celebrities Setting Boundaries To Prioritize Mental Health
Celebrities are prioritizing their mental health over fame and fortune, kicking stigma to the curb.
California Mental Health Workers Go On Strike
Mental health clinicians are going on strike, as many providers complain their patients aren't getting the help they need.
Brianna Grier Funeral Raises Calls For Mental Health Response Teams
Brianna Grier died after sustaining injuries in police custody. Funeral attendees called for mental health support and justice in the investigation.
New Mental Health Hotline 988 Launches July 16
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
The Mental Health Impact Mass Shootings Have On Survivors
A Parkland shooting survivor shares coping mechanisms with the community of Uvalde, Texas.
How The New 988 Hotline Will Change Mental Health Crisis Response
Calling 988 will act as a new hotline for mental health emergencies, caring for callers before other emergency services intervene.
Exploring The Causes And Effects Of Anxiety
Examining the evolutionary roots of anxiety, and the effects it has on our mental health.
Families Look For More Affordable Mental Health Treatment Options
A new report shows that one-third of Americans are so stressed about the pandemic they're having a hard time with basic decisions.
Atlanta Falcons Wide Receiver Calvin Ridley Steps Away From Football
Ridley says he needs to take some time away from the game to focus on his own mental well-being.
| AP
KMGH: Horses Help Heal Colorado Veterans Battling PTSD
The nonprofit also helps veterans' families and first responders.
| KMGH
Supporters Rally Behind Simone Biles
Biles did not compete in the all-around women's gymnastics competition after pulling out of the event to focus on her mental health.
Struggling With Reentry Anxiety? You're Not Alone
Americans may feel stressed about going back to pre-pandemic life.
| Scripps
