The CDC reports one in four Americans between the ages 18-44 received mental health treatment last year. That's up nearly 20% from before the pandemic.These are the stories of Americans from all walks of life and how they've overcome some of their darkest days. They are messages of struggle, but also hope.Newsy’s mental health initiative, “America’s Breakdown: Confronting Our Mental Health Crisis,” brings you deeply personal and thoughtfully told stories on the state of mental health care in the U.S. Click here to learn more.
America's Breakdown: Confronting Our Mental Health Crisis
Scripps News exposes the important nuance in America's mental health crisis, with a focus on how people are overcoming their struggles.
Posted: 12:46 p.m. EDT Sep 13, 2022
2:05
FCC considers rule change to make 988 suicide hotline more accessible
The agency could require phone companies to direct calls for help based on the caller's physical location rather than their area code.
Mother of 'Star Wars' child actor details his mental health struggles
Jake Lloyd, who played a young Anakin Skywalker, disappeared from the public eye after being cast in "The Phantom Menace" at eight years old.
Invisible injury: NCAA basketball player reveals mental health battle
University of New Mexico basketball player Braden Appelhans got candid about his battle with ADHD and depression.
Donald Trump attends wake of slain New York officer
The former president and presumptive Republican presidential nominee called for "law and order" at the visitation for Officer Jonathan Diller.
There have been more US measles cases this year than in all of 2023
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention linked the majority of cases to international travel.
Pro baseball players charged with insider trading of Del Taco stock
Four minor league players are accused of illegally profiting nearly $190,000 after being tipped off on Del Taco's 2021 merger with Jack in the Box.