Chicago expanding CARE Program to respond to mental health calls, with demand higher than ever
The CARE Program sends a mental health professional and an EMT – not police officers or firefighters – to respond to calls of ...
Robotic puppy, shown at electronics trade show, seen as boon for mental health
Tombot has designed a robotic puppy to aid individuals, families and communities in dealing with health adversities. It was ...
Studies Show Rising Adoption of Virtual Mental Health Platforms
Psychotherapy, too, has moved into the virtual realm with platforms like BetterHelp, Brightside, and Talkspace serving up new ...
'Mental health among farmers is at all-time low'
A farmer says government changes to subsidies and tax have left mental health in the industry at an all-time low. Dan Willis, ...
Adams’ mental-health efforts are hopeless without involuntary-commitment changes
On Thursday, in response to a rash of brutal, high-profile attacks on random straphangers, Mayor Adams unveiled a $650 ...
Mental health, drugs and a need for training: Fatal police shootings surged in South Florida during holidays
Donald Armstrong doesn’t remember what was going through his mind the day police officers shot him six times outside of his Model City home. He was high on Molly and holding what he saw as a Harry ...
Expanding access to mental health supports would help the economy, according to new report
This story is about suicide. If you or someone you know needs support now, call, text or chat the 988 Lifeline. Increasing ...
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How a Daily Walk Can Improve Your Mood and Mental Health
Walking is a simple yet powerful form of exercise that offers many mental health benefits if you do so regularly, like ...
What does it mean to have a 'mental health crisis'?
When we think of a mental health crisis, we often imagine an unpredictable and intense manifestation of a negative mental ...
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These devastating fires are taking a toll on our mental health. Here’s how to know when to seek help
As deadly fires ravage the L.A. region, experts say symptoms of distress like nightmares, flashbacks, nausea and difficulty ...
Wildfires are a threat to mental health that can linger even years later
With unprecedented wildfires sweeping the Los Angeles area, people may face threats not just their physical safety but also their mental health – and not just immediately after the fire passes.
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Kid Mental Health Is a Bipartisan Issue. Meet 4 Legislators Making a Difference
Tartakovsky: State capitals in Indiana, Colorado, Georgia, Massachusetts are among the most promising venues for rapid action ...