The federal government is allowing states to provide more inpatient treatment for people with serious mental illness by tapping Medicaid, a potentially far-reaching move to address issues from homelessness to violence. Learn more in this story from ABC News.
An increasing number of children are showing up in U.S. emergency rooms due to mental health crises, according to research. "It'sshocking, really," said one expert. Learn more in this story from NBC News.
Minorities face obstacles to receiving care, but many groups are working to break down those barriers.
Learn more in this story from U.S. News and World Report.
Researchers from the World Health Organization surveyed nearly 14,000 first-year college students and found that 35 percent struggled with a mental illness. Learn more in this story from CNBC.
"No one expects to develop a mental illness or substance use disorder, which, by law, are supposed to be covered by insurance to the same extent as physical conditions," writes contributor Patrick J. Kennedy in USA Today.
Dan Harris told audience members about how the panic attack impacted his nearly 20-year career at ABC, both professionally and personally. Read more here.
A mental health day may be exactly what you need. Find out why in this article from SuccessfulMeetings.com.
“The pain I was feeling was tremendous,” Dawkins said. “But then, I found a way to control it."
Read more in this story from Yahoo Sports.
Although gaming disorder is not prevalent, characteristics include a loss of control and escalation despite negative consequences. Learn more in this story from CNN.
Suicide is on the rise globally, accounting for nearly one million deaths annually. While we may not all suffer from mental illness, we each have a role to play in ensuring that those who do suffer feel less afraid to reach out and get the support they need in the moments when they need it most.
Read more in this article from Forbes.com.
Washington state parents who lost their son to suicide are reacing out to provide resources to others about mental health — especially to high school students — and to work toward reducing the stigma surrounding related issues. Read about their efforts in this story from NBC News.
Across the country, thousands of parents of autistic grapple with concerns like this every year: The daily support provided through public school systems ends with graduation, and many young adults who age out of high school programs and fall off the so-called services cliff can struggle to transition successfully into adulthood. Learn more in this story from U.S. News & World Report.
A one-year-old from Georgia is the first child with Down syndrome to become a Gerber baby. His name is Lucas, and his smile is infectious! Meet him now, in this story from USA Today.
By adding the lens of nutrition, diet, and digestion to your personal toolbox, you can forever change your approach to self-care and enhance the efficacy of your eating habits for optimal energy, health, and emotional well-being. Find out why and how, in this article from Psychology Today.
In a recent visit to a school in London, royal mom Kate Middleton mentioned how the first step in dealing with mental health is to have a conversation. Learn more now.
Olympic champion Michael Phelps said his new mission is to talk about his struggles with depression, in the hopes of encouraging others to do the same and get help when they need it most. Read more in this story from CBS News.
President Trump's order is designed to ensure all uniformed service members have access to mental health treatment and suicide prevention resources in the first year following military service. Read more now from CNBC.
The federal Interdepartmental Serious Mental Illness Coordinating Committee has been preparing the first of two reports to Congress describing how to improve services for those with serious mental illnesses. The committee is made up of leaders from multiple federal agencies and select members of the public, and was established in December 2016 through bipartisan health care reform. Learn more now.
Research explores how cannabis use among teenagers is linked with hypomania in early adulthood.
Read more from Medical News Today.
In recent years, hip-hop music has increasingly served as a catalyst for awareness and created a culture that promotes discussion, especially within the African-American community. Learn more in this story from NBC News.